This morning my sweet little boy slept in a bit so I had about a half an hour to myself after Jared left for work. Of course the first thing I do is log on to the Internet. This morning I came across a blog that put some things into perspective for me.
http://www.babymckallister.blogspot.com/
From Baby Mac's site I came across the Jackson's story and more specifically beautiful little angel Lucy. Just before Lucy's second birthday she choked on an apple and was life flighted to Primary Children's. She was in a coma and eventually went home to her Heavenly Father. I couldn't even imagine losing such a precious little soul. But I found it amazing that in this horrible time of despair these parents were able to think of others and do what they thought was right. They were strong enough and brave enough to donate little Lucy's organs. Wow! What an amazing act of selflessness. And in her passing Lucy was able to give life to others who weren't finished with their work here on Earth.
http://jacksonparkcity.blogspot.com/2008/05/lucia-isabella-jackson.html
http://jacksonparkcity.blogspot.com/2008/07/gift-of-life.html
When I went to get a new driver's license about a month ago I was filling out the paper work and when it asks if you want to be a donor I didn't even hesitate. I made up my mind long before I turned 16 that I would be a donor and if my organs were good enough I definitely want them to be used. In the 6 years that Jared and I have been together I have talked him into being a donor and if we (God forbid) lost our little Grant we would donate his organs as well. I know this is not something pleasant to talk or think about but I do feel very strongly about it and I think it is so important!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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I strongly agree! Btw Grant's pics are so cute.
Thanks TJ! You're a sweetheart!
I've always been very adamant with John that if any part of my body can be of use to someone once I'm done using it to not hesitate to donate. I've always checked the donor box on the driver's license application.
As impossible as it is for me to even think about loosing my husband or one of my children, the idea of having the opportunity to have a part of them live on in someone else almost makes the pain bearable for me.
You all are making want to snuggle on a couch and watch ..Return to me.
I hope that the majority of this world would make this choice.
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