Green Grass Miracle

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My last check up i didn't mention to the doc how much i drank and he never said anything about elevated levels

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It's good you are getting checkups. I used to do it every year and didn't for a few years. Low and behold, my liver enzymes were pretty high in the last one.

Glad to hear all is going well. Keep doing those annual checkups either way.

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opious amounts of whiskey every night. It comes with the nasty side effect of becoming an alcoholic but at least you'll sleep.

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Actually, that can sometimes cause parasomnia.

I've tried pills and have seen more than 1 specialist. Still can't beat this condition.

First, here is some background:

I have a relative (in his 60's) who needs a kidney. He's on dialysis and is doing ok. His wife, who doesn't match his blood type, has signed up to do a kidney swap. For those not familiar with a kidney swap, this is where one person exchanges kidneys with another donor/recipient pair. Two live donor transplants would occur. This will help him get a kidney sooner than waiting for an anonymous donor.

So here is where the story gets odd. An old friend of my relative (he hasn't talked to him in about 40 years) runs into him at a high school reunion. They get to chatting and the kidney issue comes up. The friend says that he's the same blood type and that he'd be happy to donate his kidney. My relative didn't think this guy was serious, but the guy called him up later that week to discuss it, and he's since gone and been tested, and is close to being cleared to donate.

This almost seems too good to be true. Here is my concern. What happens later on if the donor is out on his luck and needs help (financially or other). There seems to be a risk that he could take advantage of my relative, and he may feel compelled to help him. The donor seems like a good guy, and should be well off, since he's a pharmacist.

What would you do in this situation? Take a kidney ASAP from the old friend and hope you don't get taken advantage of, or wait for the kidney swap process to find a match, which could take a year or maybe longer?

TLDR
A relative of mine needs a kidney
Old friend that he hasn't seen in 40 years wants to donate
I'm worried that said friend may take advantage of relative.
Would you take the friend's kidney or wait for an anonymous donor (through a kidney swap with wife).

Great context you provided.

Yes

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Any of yall play against him?

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I did, a few times. He's one of the best players that I've played against. He wasn't a big guy, but he was lightning fast, could make you look like a fool, and had a strong shot.

Anyone wonder why Kenny has been mostly absent for these two episodes? The only time I remember seeing him was lying on the ground at the end of this one.

Should I just get a loan from the dealership? Does it really matter if I plan on paying off this loan in a few months, as long as there is no early payoff penalty?

I am very fortunate and will be receiving enough money to buy a car in the next couple of months. I had planned on waiting until then, but my car blew the head gasket and is beyond totaled. What type of loan should I get with these circumstances? Is it possible to get a loan with 0 interest for a period of time, and I can pay it off once I get the money?

Any advice would be very appreciated.