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How do you "honor" your transplant?
Transplants | Last Active: May 19, 2023 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
What a Great question, and I honor my transplant which was this past week. 5 years ago with a new Heart. I actually truly believe it was not only a gift from my donor but from God. So I honor that by including the gift The Lord Jesus gave all of us thru his sacrifice on the Cross. So I spend my days teaching and helping others to learn about God and Jesus Christ. Thru giving to worthy charity's, teaching the Bible and sharing the beautiful gift I've received.
I have written 2 letters and still hope someday to hear from the family. But I suspect I may meet my donor in person someday in heaven.
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This year I celebrated the 20th anniversary of my heart transplant. Often when people learn of my transplant success they say how lucky I am. I point out that luck had nothing to do with it, but it was/is a continued blessing.
It was several years before I got a response from my donor family. Their grief over the loss of a child took a long time to to soften their hearts. They kept my letters, but had never opened them. I have since met the mother and have communicated with the sister.
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Hi Dana,
Congrats on your 5 years. My 6th year heartiversary was January 7. Heading up to Mayo Phoenix next week for the tests and evaluation. Have you completed your yearly eval?
Like you, I've written two letters to the donor's family and have yet to hear back. But that's okay. I think taking good care of ourselves is a way to honor our donors. And I saw an amazing quote yesterday I'll share here.
“I would like my life to be a statement of love and compassion - and where it isn’t, that’s where my work lies.”
- Ram Dass
Take care Dana.