10/17/2025
Feeling incredibly honored, humbled, and grateful. ❤️
Earlier this year, I called Transplant Nation Magazine looking for information about the 2026 Transplant Games of America — which, coincidentally, will be held in my soon-to-be new home state of Colorado. I wanted to learn about signing up, the different classes, and what to expect as I gear up to compete in the 20K cycling event. It’ll be my first time racing a road bike, after years of BMX racing — and my first time back competing in about 12 years!
During that call, I spoke with a wonderful woman who asked if I was a donor or recipient. I told her I was a recipient, and she wanted to hear my story. What started as a quick call turned into a 45 min to 1 hr long conversation about my transplant journey. At the end, she said, “Your story would be perfect for our magazine.” I didn’t think much of it at the time — that was back in January or February.
Fast forward to about a month ago, I got an email asking if I’d be open to sharing my story. I was super excited and showed my wife right away. Soon after, I had a wonderful conversation with Kathy, an editor from Transplant Nation Magazine, who wanted to hear everything — from my transplant journey, to where I am now, to how I started Inspired by Life Design ,I sent over photos of my woodworking, my procedures, my family, and of course, my two boys — Guinness and Wyatt.
The final story turned out absolutely perfect, and I’m beyond excited to share it with all of you. I feel so blessed for where I am, where I’m going, and the amazing people around me — my incredible wife (my rock), my loving parents who never gave up on me, my sister and brother-in-law who will soon be my new neighbors, and a few good friends, both old and new, who mean the world to me.
This journey hasn’t been easy — but I wouldn’t change a thing.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me through my medical journey and my woodworking journey. Your support means everything. ❤️
