On February 15, 2024, a day after Valentine’s Day, I received the gift of love and life: live organ transplant, a kidney. Thanks to God and the unconditional love of my lovely wife and soul mate, Isa, who without the slighted hesitation said, “My kidney is for you!”

Nine months ago, the race started, and with the hands of the Lord, miracles happened. We were one of those “one in a million” cases, being 100% compatible. Today, we’re extremely happy. I feel reborn! Thank you to the Miami Transplant Institute at Jackson Health, where they do around 440 transplants a year. Thank you to the family and friends who gave us their support, prayers, and positive energy. Thank you for caring for our sons, who were afraid and nervous seeing their parents in the hospital. We love you so much!

We all have our battles; let’s not silence them. Let’s search for the tools and words of encouragement to not give up. We should always battle through them and triumph. And if you can donate our organs when you pass, you could potentially give life, hope, and great happiness to up to eight people and their families counting on them. Become an organ donor; we won’t leave with anything anyway!