Let me just begin by saying that this isn't just a sudden unexpected accurance. This has been a long time coming, and the date was pushed back and back. However, as much time as we have all had think about what was going to happen, I realize now that, speaking for only myself of course, I hadn't really put this whole thing into perspective.

I guess I should now explain exactly what has gone down. To be blunt, D-Wiz, one of my best friends and main partner in music, gave a kidney to a co-worker's sister 2 nights ago.

It must have been a year ago, now, that he came to learn that one of he's co-workers' sister, at Coach USA where he has been a dispatcher for the past two years, was sick. She was on a waiting list for a kidney transplant, and if she didn't get a kidney within the next year she was going to die. I'm sure we are all aware that the chances of reaching the top of that list within a year are nill to none.

When speaking to Wiz about exactly what was going through his mind when he heard about her situation, he tells me, nothing. He didn't even think about it. He just stepped up to the plate and offerred his own kidney without even a second thought.

Following the family's gracious acceptance, D-Wiz aka Dizzie, underwent various tests and check ups to insure that he was compatable or even capable of the donation. After what seemed to be a years time, he was informed that he was a perfect candidate for the transplant surgery. And there it was. He was going to save the life of a person that wasn't much more than an aquaintance at the job while leaving himself with a minor disability for the rest of his life.

As I spoke to Wiz on the morning of Saturday, December 5th, around 10am, he sounded a little doped up. I asked how he was feeling, and his answer to me was, "Amazing. You have no idea how it feels, Vinny. The surgery went great. She is in the next room over. Everybody is so happy!"

I tried to imagine how it would feel to be in his shoes. Of course, I had to ask myself if I would do the same if given the opportunity. I really don't know. I mean, I definitely would do it for a family member or a close friend. But for somebody I don't even know that well? I don't know. Nobody even asked him . He just stepped up and offered himself.

I just had to share this with you all. He probably wouldn't even want me to write this. But as you read this, maybe you can think about what types of things you could do to help others. I know a lot of times we get caught up in our own struggles and conflicts and forget that other people are goin through it too. So just ponder this fer a minute. I'm tellin you man, we all gotta BPos!!

Peace,
Goodword aka Vincente Benedett