Byron Clark and his wife, Charlene, recently celebrated an important event-The two-year anniversary of Byron's liver transplant.

Byron was just 44 years old when doctors found a cancerous tumor in his liver. The doctors removed the tumor on April 30, 1998. However, Byron was told he would also need a liver transplant in order to survive.

After being on the waiting list two months, a compatible donor liver became available. "At that time, I was already in the hospital," says Byron. "Because I was very sick, I don't remember hearing the good news, but my wife said she was ecstatic."

Byron received the liver transplant that same day, May 11, 1998, at The University Hospital. He returned home after only a couple weeks. "I was very fortunate to not have any problems with rejection or other complications after the surgery," says Byron.

In just a few months, Byron was up and around again. "I am very thankful to my church family, who set up a prayer network for me while I was sick and while I was recovering from the surgery," says Byron. "I am especially thankful to the donor family who made it all possible."

Today, Byron enjoys riding bikes and camping. He says that the transplant has positively affected him, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. "The transplant has given me a different outlook on life," says Byron. "I don't take things for granted anymore, and I always make sure I tell my family and friends how important they are to me. Right now I am enjoying life and living it to the fullest."