Transplants aren’t allowed after a certain age. My mom needed a liver transplant but the doctors said she was too old. I was already prepared to start the testing process but she said no. She didn’t want any of her family members to go through surgery for her since she knew she wouldn’t be around to enjoy the new liver. She was at peace with her decision.
Reminds me of an old Roseanne episode when she gets a breast reduction for back troubles. Roseanne has a dream the doctor made a mistake and gives her a breast enlargement the size of rocket boosters. The plastic surgeon was Doogie Howser, MD.
I have desert cactus inherited from my grandmother. My mom took care of them and gave me great advice since I can kill fake plants. She said to leave them alone and throw a little water on them now and then. I had a friend repot them a few years ago for me and now every summer they bloom in double digits at a time.
She made them sampler size