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@gerryp

Yes Joe, I have written to my donor family, but have not heard back. I will continue to write each year and fully understand that I may never hear back. How wonderful that you have maintained a relationship with your donor’s family. This second poem is even more beautiful than the first. You truly have a gift. I’m not on FB much, but will definitely make a point of visiting your site.

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Soooo glad you've written them! I am also part of a three time donor family... all three were tissue, bone, and cornea donors. Since it wasn't my immediate family (in-laws) I didn't expect any correspondence. Knowing that they helped others through their donations was enough of a gift for me. I would love to think that they became donors because of my experience, but that doesn't really matter. They did it!
Some families never write back because the death may have been tragic. Deaths by suicide, gunshot, or car accident are often the reason families don't write back. Their trauma is just too raw, and reliving it too painful to write back. I was blessed to meet my donors daughters. Something I will always be grateful for!
Have a blessed day!
Joe