In a single month, I’ve had three vaccinations, three medical procedures requiring anesthesia, two lab tests, one dental appointment, one…
Samuel Kirton
Sam Kirton started his column in November 2021 and writes from his home at Lake Anna, Virginia, where he lives with his wife Susan. His diagnosis at age 59 with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in January 2017 began a journey of awareness and advocacy. Sam was listed for a lung transplant on March 19, 2021 and received a bilateral lung transplant on July 10, 2021. This was quite the change from his career as a special agent for the Office of Special Investigations and as a corporate security executive. Sam plans to share his journey so you, too, can make every breath count. You can follow Sam’s thoughts on LinkedIn.
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Articles by Samuel Kirton
“Hello darkness, my old friend/ I’ve come to talk with you again/ Because a vision softly creeping/ Left its seeds…
Today, I’m wrapping up another trip around the sun. On Oct. 4, 1957, the day I was born, the former…
Have you ever read a book that totally resonated with you? One that reflects who you are and enables you…
When I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in January 2017, I began to tackle the steep learning curve…
Sept. 12 is always an exciting day in our house. It’s the birthday of my wife, Susan, for one thing.
When I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in January 2017, I wasn’t familiar with the disease, so…
What an interesting month August has been. Regular readers of my column may recall that the month started with…
The end of life is a period fraught with emotion. Losing someone who touched our lives creates a sudden void.
Writing “Make Every Breath Count” for you each week is an opportunity for me to share my journey, which…