Life, and the Cycle of Things

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One of my friends was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease a couple years ago, which has a high mortality rate. Part of his treatment to beat it into submission was chemo and steroids, which left him with another rare health issue -- the bones in his upper legs died, which means his mobility is becoming more and more limited. He got put on a list for a femoral head transplant a week ago. Today he got matched with a donor. He will be having surgery soon and if all goes well, he will eventually be able to walk and run again. This wouldn't have been possible if somebody else hadn't died. As I wrote about last night, one of my best friend's sons died of an overdose yesterday. I didn't know him but my heart is broken for her. He was only 26. As far as I know, he was not the donor for my friend's surgery, but it helps put life and death into perspective knowing that my friend wouldn't be able to have the surgery he needs if someone else hadn't passed on and donated their body parts to those who need them. I am still very sad for my friend who lost her son. But I am also thankful that my other friend found a donor for his surgery. He is only 32 years old and hopefully still has many years ahead of him. May he spend them running.