To Dawn and anyone who is a donor family member,
I was at a Christmas Dinner with some of my transplant group last Tuesday evening. We enjoyed a delicious dinner while listening to a fabulous group of singers. After the entertainment, we each introduced ourselves. There were around 10 transplant recipients and 1 living kidney donor in attendance. As we introduced ourselves, someone kept a tally of the years of life that we celebrate due to organ donation. - 214 years of life! All made possible because of the selfless act of families such as yours. There were tears freely flowing as we each gave thanks for our donor's life giving gift. I want you to know that your loved ones are not forgotten, ever.
I was the 'baby' of the recipient group in transplant life years with 7 post transplant years. The actual youngest person in the group was a 12 year old young man who received a heart transplant when he was 18 months old.
Your loved ones are responsible for Miracles. Thank you
Rosemary