cold dark space

lost this little 6 month old guy on 6/8/01. needed a liver transplant; got one, didnt work, got a second, didnt work, mom finally decided to let him go. i hope to god to never have to make a decision like that. i admire her ability to let him go, even though it hurts her. he died after i moved up to jersey. he was awaiting a liver when i left; he was the last patient i saw at shands on my last day. i still keep in touch with grandma. she wrote some very lovely things to me; made me remember why i do this. i am very thankful to make these family connections every now and then.