Pen Pals
Often, the best way to find the answers and support we need is to talk to families that understand what we are feeling - families that have been in situations like ours. Online Pen Pals allow donor families to correspond by posting and responding to ads online.
We encourage you to post an ad or reply to a letter here. You can reply to as many people as you wish - just be sure to include the ad number with each reply, as indicated on the response form.
| Ad 131 |
| Posted: 7/21/08 |
| I received a heart transplant at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital on 11/21/04. I do not know my donor but I have written 2 letters to which I have not received any reply. I only know that my donor was a 35 year old man from the Finger Lake Region of NY. I cannot explain the depth of my gratefulness, for without this gift, I would never have experienced a truely healthy life. You are truely my hero! |
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| Ad 130 |
| Posted: 2/28/08 |
| Hi everyone, my name is Lindsay. I am a senior at George Washington University in Washington, DC. I am currently working on my undergraduate thesis, which focuses on the use of quilts as a way of memorializing organ donors. My father is an organ transplant recipient, and somewhere in between researching the procedure and researching donors, I stumbled upon the website featuring the Patches of Love, the National Donor Family Quilt. I'm very interested in finding out why quilts have become a way to memorialize people, and what motivates family members to create a square for one. I've read a lot of the stories for the squares on the quilt. I'm wondering, is there is any way to get in touch with any of the families who have contributed their loved one's stories, or any family who would be willing to share their experiences with participating in the Donor Quilt? I would love to hear more about the family's experience and decision to create a square. Please post back, or e-mail me directly at LEGsell@gmail.com if this is something you'd be interested in. Thanks so much. |
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| Ad 129 |
| Posted: 10/30/06 |
| I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO I CAN VISIT WITH ONE ON WITH AS CLOSE TO THE SITUATION THAT I AM IN. MY ONLY DAUGHTER, CASSIE, WAS KILLED ON APRIL 22, 2006 IN AN A T V ACCIDENT. SHE WAS AT A FRIENDS HOUSE WHEN IT HAPPENED AND SHE WAS THE DRIVER FOR THE FIRST AND LAST TIME. SHE JUMPED A DIRT RAMP; THEN SHE WAS ON THE GROUND. I KNOW EXACTLY HOW SHE DIED; I'VE GOT THE HOSPITAL AND CORORNER REPORTS. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY FEELINGS. CAUSE THERE ARE DAYS THAT I AM LOST AND I'VE READ ENOUGH BOOKS TO KNOW WHAT TO DEAL WITH AND THAT IT WILL TAKE TIME. I HAVE 2 SONS ALSO. THE OLDEST ON IS 23 AND THE YOUNGEST ONE WILL BE 5 AND I'VE GOT 4 GRANDDAUGHTERS, SO I REALLY DON'T HAVE MUCH HELP. IS THERE ANYONE WHO IS WILLING TO BE A FRIEND AND A PEN PAL? |
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| Ad 128 |
| Posted: 10/11/06 |
| Hello, in July 2005 we lost our special sister. She was one of the most beautiful girls in the world. I would like to meet anyone who received her organs. We were able to give these organs that are full of love the heart, liver, pancreas, kidney, and her corneas. I'm glad we were able to help so many people. She will always be my Snickerdoodle! Love Always, your sister |
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| Ad 127 |
| Posted: 8/16/06 |
| Hello! I am the sister of the most beautiful organ donor. I lost my sister to a brain aneurysm on December 22, 2005 in Morgantown WV when she was only 25 years old. We donated all of her major organs and we would love to hear from any of the organ recipeints! My dad grieves everyday because we still have not heard anything from the recipients! Please contact me if you know of anyone that received organs around that time! sgattens@hotmail.com |
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| Ad 126 |
| Posted: 8/2/06 |
| My daugher Madison passed away on February 5, 2006 from an undiagnosed liver disease. She was 2 months old. She became an organ donor and has since given life to 3 others through a heart, liver and kidney transplant. I would love to talk with a mother of an infant donor, I have been told how rare it is for an infant to be a donor. I have just begun to adjust to life without her and accepting the changes in me that have happened. |
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| Ad 125 |
| Posted: 7/13/06 |
| Hello, I lost my nephew Johnathan at the age of 18. He was a Freshman at Clemson Univ. He had the accident at 11:05 pm on the 18th Feb 05 and was brain dead at 9:05 on the morning of the 19th Feb 05. The transplant took place in Spartanburg, SC. I know his kidney went to a 13 yr old boy in SC. His beautiful heart went to a lady in Virginia. His lung too a man with 3 kids. One Kidney too a young college student. The only thing I wish was i could have taken his place. He was full of laughter. He wasn't afraid to tell you he loved you and always kissed you on the cheek. I would like too get in contact with anyone who got his organs. He had should a wonderful smile. He was loved by lot of people. Young and Old. Thanks for all who work hard and helping others to understand about organ donation. -Billie Parker soundsnmore@embarqmail.com |
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| Ad 124 |
| Posted: 7/13/06 |
| Hello to all, I am a donor mom. I lost my oldest son Christopher who was only 27 years old on June 22, 2004. With him went a big part of my heart and soul. I didn't get to say goodbye as he was brain dead when I got to the hospital. I have been keeping a journal of conversations with him since that awful day. it seems to help as much as anything can with the emptiness I feel. His father and i didn't hesitate to donate his organs as we are sure this is what he wanted. Chris was a giver. I have heard from 2 of his organ recipients. One a mother named Melissa in North Carolina and one Linda a grandmother in Florida. I think of them everytime I think of Chris and pray that they are fine. If you are one of Chris' reciepients and would like to contact me please know that I would love to hear from you. Melissa Inman 1730 Daisy Lane Fayetteville, NC 28303 |
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| Ad 123 |
| Posted: 7/13/06 |
| My son Braeden donated his kidneys on May 19th, 2006. Yesterday, Brae would have turned 3. He died from complications from the surgery he had on May 16th. I would love to talk to other bereaved parents. Right now every day is a struggle for me. I miss my beautiful little boy so very much. He was an only child, and his absence from my home is so very loud. -Mindy mindykay76@yahoo.com |
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| Ad 122 |
| Posted: 5/8/06 |
| My Dad gave the gift of life on 9-11-2004 and not a day goes by that I don't think about or pray for the two gentlemen that received his kidneys. My Dad was just 60 years old when he suffered a brain anyerism. We spent three weeks at his bed side in a Kansas City hospital and after three attempted brain surgeries we ultimately lost him to a full bleed, leaving him completely brain dead. As a family we decided that my Dad would have wanted us to donate his organs so that others could go on to a healthier and happier life. In some way, it made turning off the machines and watching the greatest man I'd ever known quietly slip away. I miss my Dad so much that my heart continues to break, I was 29 years old when my Dad left for the golden shores of heaven and there's nothing I wouldn't give to see him one more time. In this past year I met the love of my life. Someone so much like my Dad in very many ways and we'll be getting married within the upcoming year. Sadly, of course, my Dad won't be there to walk me down the aisle. The only wedding gift I really want, is to know that the receipients are doing well and are living happy, healthy lives. Person submitting ad: Liz Email: egirl1199@yahoo.com |
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| Ad 121 |
| Posted: 5/8/06 |
| My 18-year-old daughter was killed on 12/15/05 in an auto accident involving a log truck. She was a donor...and we are very proud of that. The person whom was involved in the accident is yet to call, send a card or just say I am sorry. It was looked into as a typical teenager on a sports car, and the case was closed. What they didn't know ...was that Areall was duel enrolled in college, about to graduate from high school, she donated her extra time working at Hospice and with Florida’s developmental disabled. She was on her way to work at Wal-Mark when the wreak accured.It is all bittersweet...I wonder if the person ( I will not call him a man) could ever live up to what my daughter accomplished in 18 years???He got married the day of my daughter funeral...I pray he is not a donor...who would want a selfish heart? His innorance will never outweight Areall's giving. I just needed to vent. Person submitting ad: Donna Email: baadbrown@gulf.net |
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| Ad 120 |
| Posted: 5/8/06 |
| Hi God bless you all: My name is Karen and I recieved a kidney on 11/6/72 at UCSF Medical center in California. I would love to thank my donor family for their selfless gift of life they gave me. I am unable to contact them because I have been informed that after 15 years, all records are destroyed, so there is no way for me to find them. What I would give to be able to not only thank them, but show them that the gift of life they gave me has never been taken for granted and has allowed me to do things I never would have been able to if it hadn't been for them. I was 16 years old at the time and told that my kidney came from a boy younger than me who was killed in a car crash. Oh, to write them, thank them, maybe even hold them would be so profoundly wonderful. Today, donor/recipient contact is encouraged more than 33 years ago. I hear beautiful stories and feel emtpy that I am unable to share my our stories with my blessed donor family. I love them wherever they may be and hope they have peace in there hearts just knowing that they gave life to otheres. Thank you for allowing me to vent here. Person submitting ad: Karen Email: weddick@comcast.net |
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| Ad 119 |
| Posted: 3/6/06 |
| HELLO I LIKE OTHERS ARE TRYING TO FIND OTHERS THAT HAVE RECIEVED DONOR PARTS, MY BROTHER WAS IN A TRUCK WRECK ON FEB 25, 2003. WE DONATED EVERYTHING WE COULD WHITCH WAS EVERYTHING WE COULD HE WAS A HEALTHY 27 YEAR OLD FATHER OF 4, HE HAD BRAIN DAMAGE BUT EVERYTHING ELES WAS FINE. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FOR MYSELF OF THE PEAPLE WHO GOT THEM ARE OK IT WOULD GIVE SOME PEACE OF MIND IN MY HEART IF YOU HAVE HAD A TRANSPLANT IN 03, AND THINK YOU MIGHT BE THE ONE PLEASE EMAIL ME.. AT sxybabygrl24@yahoo.com |
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| Ad 118 |
| Posted: 3/6/06 |
| I am a donor mom. My 16 yr old daughter was killed in an auto accident turning into her place of work on June 5, 2005. The term "brain dead" is now very familiar to me although I do not fully understand everything about it yet. The accident was at 5pm on Friday, but she was not "Declared" until 1am on Saturday. The accident happened in one town, but she had to be careflighted to another with better technology. I suppose part of me knew that she was gone right away, but there was that deep, prayerful hope that all would be ok. She has one older sister (18) and for both of us, her organ donation has been an unbelieveable sense of pride. We know that 5 of her major organs were able to be transplanted and for us that is amazing and a beautiful tribute to such a short life. I have written letters to the recipients but I understand that it takes some time for them to receive them. I truly hope that they will be willing to respond to us. We feel blessed that my daughter is now somewhat a part of their lives and want them to know that we keep them in our prayers always. For all donors and recipients, each of us experiences the dramatic feelings differently, but I think our best memorial to the one who is gone is to remember the wonderful gift(s) that have been shared. May we all find peace in our hearts............ Email: maryann_76852@yahoo.com |
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| Ad 117 |
| Posted: 3/6/06 |
| Our daughter died Sept. 16th, 2005. We have heard from the man that received her lungs but are still waiting to hear from the man that got her LIver, the 2 that got the kidneys or the 2 that got her eyes. If you know someone who may have received her organs please encourage them to write it would mean so much. Thank you K Email: adamskanda@wmconnect.com |
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| Ad 116 |
| Posted: 3/6/06 |
| My name is JoAnna Sumrall, and I am the sister of John Joseph Sumrall, who died on May 21, 2003. He is well known to his friends as "Jody". My brother was very unique and well liked by others, he had a strong and loving heart. He died as a result of a gun wound to his head. My brother was a very brave christian young man and fought a good fight the years he was here on earth. I believe it was God's will to let Jody be here with his family for 20 years and then sadly take him the way he did. I believe he acccomplished everything he wanted to do but have the family it always dreamed about. All that I can say is my brother was so loved and sadly missed by all. Big sis loves you always, rest in peace, my superman. One day God will shine the light on who took your life! Email: mydogsasha@cox.net |
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| Ad 115 |
| Posted: 3/6/06 |
| hi i am a single mom of 4 kids. my house burnt douwn with all of our stuff in it. Now for this year christmas is gong to be very hard for me. I reall would apreciate someones help this year. i have a 7 year old boy a 6 year old boy and a 13 year old girl and a 16 year old boy.I have my hands full and could reall use the help.THanks and GOD bless. Amy White: bdw5549@earthlink.net |
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| Ad 114 |
| Posted: 11/16/05 |
| I am the donor wife of a wonderful husband of 15 + years. I lost my husband suddenly in May 04 to a brain anerysm. I was left with two children ages 7 and 14. We were able to donate his heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas, and corneas. I have written to all of my husband's recipents but have not heard from any of them...... I would love to know how they are doing..... for those have donated love ones, Bless You, for those who were recipents, hugs and well wishes from me and my children. Trish patricialb@triad.rr.com |
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| Ad 113 |
| Posted: 11/1/05 |
| I had a heart and liver trasplant on Sep 2004.
I am trying to look fot the donors family to thank them. They saved my life. All I know was that the donor was a male/13/GA. If anyone please knows anything email me at r1ngf1nger@yahoo.com. Thank you very much. AS Email: r1ngf1nger@yahoo.com |
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| Ad 112 |
| Posted: 10/31/05 |
| Hello. My name is Michelle and I lost my son Brandon in January. He was 5 days old when he was pronounced brain dead. I have been trying to contact at least one of the families but have got nothing as of yet. Brandon's heart was donated to one little girl and his liver, pancres, and small bowel was donated to another little girl. Brandon gave a gift that i can not understand. I am interested in talking with other doner failies (especially if they have lost a child) to see if they can give me any advice on healing. I hope to talk to some of you soon. Michelle Email: dnaangelbaby@yahoo.com |
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| Ad 111 |
| Posted: 10/31/05 |
| I am a donor sister. My brother Richy died in a trgic accident on May 27th of 1994. I received an update about the recepients about a yr later and then again a few years after but have not heard anything since. I did write letters and never received a response. I am located in Masachusetts and would love to hear from the recepients or their family. If you think this is you please e-mail me or respond here. I know 11 yrs is a very long time, but my family and I still care about you! In addition if there is anyone who would like to e-mail and share a similar experience please feel free to contact me as well. TY :) Natasha Email: tye4me@msn.com |
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| Ad 110 |
| Posted: 10/31/05 |
| I lost my son in 1997 to a drowning accident. He was two years old. He was an organ donor. For some reason, today has been a bad day for me (as we all know these do come). God bless and keep each of you. -Mindy Mouse4211@yahoo.com |
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| Ad 109 |
| Posted: 8/8/05 |
| HI....I lost my son of 22 months in August of 1999. He was in a pool accident, thou he didn't drown, he went brain dead from oxygen cut off. His next anniversary is in 8 days. Then his birthday in October as well as all the holidays. I also have an older son who was present when the accident occurred, then also have had 2 little girls since then. And though they keep me very busy, I have constant fear and nightmares of something happening to my little ones. This time of year especially. It always seems to help to find soemone who has been through something similar to just share stories and talk to. I am also looking for a child around 9 years old or so that could use another child to talk to, asit helps my son to know he's not the only child that deals with this. So if there's anyone out there tht just needs to talk, feel free to message me. Suzy suzers26_2001@yahoo.com |
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| Ad 108 |
| Posted: 8/8/05 |
| My 19 year old sister passed away on Dec 27, 2004 on Maui, Hawaii. On Dec 28, 2004, we were told that two women from Oahu,Hawaii recieved her organs. One women got her kidney and the other her liver. I'd like to correspond with you,& see how you're doing. Please write me. Thank you. Nicole nikkivida@hotmail.com |
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| Ad 107 |
| Posted: 8/8/05 |
| My name is Danny,I had a orthotopic liver transplant in Oct 3,2003.I have been trying to make contact with my donors family since Nov.2004.To no avail.I have been reading some of the letters on the share Pals site, and it breaks my heart to see people who want to know sbout there Loved ones,and can't find out anything.And all I want to do is tell my donors family THANK YOU. And to let them know I that I am VERY good care of there Loved Ones organ. I had my transplant at Duke Medical Center,North Carolina. I live in Virginia. So people who are out there with organs from very brave people, Please reconsider. And show your gratitude to some very concerned people. Thank You! Danny trstplt.26.ded@adelphia.net |
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| Ad 106 |
| Posted: 8/8/05 |
| hello to all donor families, i am a donor mom from arkansas. we lost our 10yr old son chis in 1998. people will have you believe it gets better with time but they are wrong you learn how to deal with life and take it one day at a time. on june 27th it will be 7 yrs. for us losing our baby boy. i am always depressed the entire month of june it was also his birthday month he would be 17 now. for anyone who would like to contact me please feel free to do so. r_barkman1998@yahoo.com god bless each of you! Mona |
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| Ad 105 |
| Posted: 6/20/05 |
| I lost my neice of 34 years on June 3. She was a donor but unable to donate any major organs. She did donate the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen.They were across between green and brown.She also donated tissue and bone.Anyone in the Greenville S.C. area that received her eyes I would love to hear from you.She is dearly missed and I want to know that someone will see the world through those beautiful eyes. I also lost a great neice 9 1/2 hours later, no one knew she had a brain anurysm.Please get in touch. Brenda, bshall43@hotmail.com |
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| Ad 104 |
| Posted: 6/17/05 |
| Sometimes it’s hard to express and explain why you need to do something that great. It’s not that I am a great human being and that is the reason why I want to donate my kidney. I am a normal human being in fact much inferior to all of you and that is why today I want to donate my kidney and get some time to live my life in return. I request everyone and anyone who is looking for a kidney donor to please get in touch with me at arvinderjit.singh@gmail.com |
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| Ad 103 |
| Posted: 6/17/05 |
| Hi, I lost my great-niece July 25,2004 do to a boating accident. I am having a real hard time with this. I really want to hate the man on the jet-ski who hit while she was tubbing behind a boat. I feel he has no right to live. I know this is so wrong. Shana was so young (18) and so active and now there is nothing. Anyone that can help me get the hate out of me, please help me. holly_rae_13@yahoo.com |
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| Ad 102 |
| Posted: 6/17/05 |
| I had...I have a 34 year old "Great" friend, he suffered with Diabetes most of his life. Chris was lucky enough to get a Pancreas & Kidney transplant about three years ago and just in time. He was at a point where his Kidneys were starting to fail. His physical health improved and the transplant was a blessing. However, his mental health went the other way. He was aware of this and asked his doctors for help, they ran tests "can't find anything" they said. They tried different medications with no luck. He talked of voices in his head, he knew this wasn't right but the doctors couldn't seem to help him. My friend never talked of suicide, he even talked like it wasn't an option. The voices weren't going to beat him. They did, my friends dad called me two days ago to tell me that my friend had passed away. I don't understand, how could this happen? I have since begun searching for reasons and clues. I have found references to psychosis, depression and schizophrenia post organ transplant surgeries. Some articles talk of recipients taking on traits of the organ donors, some articles talk of serious side effects of the medications. I am looking for any information/research on this topic. I need to know and if anyone else sees these symptoms in a loved one post transplant they need to know where to look for help so they don't loose a best friend or family member. |
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| Ad 100 |
| Posted: 4/5/05 |
| I am looking for someone with similar circumstances to correspond with. I am married and have 2 daughters. On 1-21-04 my daughters were driving home from school, a snowbank was too high to see an oncoming car and the car my children were in was t-boned. My oldest,18 who was driving was not harmed, but our 15 year old daughter died instantly. I find during this past year how the 3 of us are grieving so differently and how walls have been built up. I need to talk, do things to honor and memorialize my daughter and to be comforted but my husband and daughter do not share this type of grief. My daughter is a first year at college away from home and that brings in a whole set of issues too. In the grief support groups I have attended, if someone has lost a child to an accident, they were always alone and don't have to deal with the same issues we are all trying to since a sibling was the driver. Does anyone have a similar loss? Thank you, in advance, for your time. Deb tdnkgus@uslink.net |
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| Ad 101 |
| Posted: 6/17/05 |
| hi.. well,it's been 7 years since I lost my best friend Allen he died from a heart anyeurism,we have a daughter which she is grown and and a family of her own now ,my husband died at shannon hospital in san angelo,texas,,I signed on the dotted line and his organs went to different people we were told that people were waiting to fly out and in for the organs they could have I do know that they took his hazel eyes and skin so some where out there ,there is a person seeing though hazel eyes for the first time or kept seeing I always wondered the where and the if's..I have learned to live with my lost and you never get over it you just ajust to your lost,,if you have any kind of infromation please feel free to write me even if it just to talk am always open to talking,,queenmate40@hotmail.com...am not even sure you can find out who or where the ogans go and if you can meet with these people or just write to them,,please let me know ,,thanks again,,patricia |
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| Ad 99 |
| Posted: 4/5/05 |
| I am a Donor Mom. It is the first time I have said that. I use to say we donated my son's organs.Kiel was 17 when he was in a car accident that left him BRAIN DEAD. Ten months prior to his accident my only daughter was in a horrible accident. Only by GOD'S GRACE was she spared, but it was a nightmare for us for 3 months. We thought we had been through the worst,and made it;but life has a way of teaching us hard lessons.The shock to his sister(who had just lived through it),his three brothers;and myself can not be expressed. Kiel is missed every day by us. Also his brother from my ex's second marriage.Kiel taught us about true friendship,and the love that grows with it in his passing. I can not tell you how his friends HONORED him. It was,and still is beyond words.Kiel was declared legally Brain Dead on 12-17-00. He became a Donor on 12-18-00. THere are times I can talk about him,and all his life was;and not shed a tear. But then there are those days that I just think of him and Cry. I can never hold my son again,hear him sing,or laugh. I will never hold his children,or see him get married.But God has a beautiful Angel now who I believe watches over his sister,brothers;and nephew.(who was born 2 years after his uncles passing) I believe that Kiel is with us at the times we need him most. That GOD allows the ANGELS he takes to watch over thier loved ones! I have smelt my sons cologne when I have been so down. The 1st time it happened his two younger brothers thought that thier mom was going crazy,but then the youngest smelt it also. The only advise I can give "is REMEMBER THEM |
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| Ad 98 |
| Posted: 4/5/05 |
| HI MY NAME IS NATASHA, I LOST MY 13 YEAR OLD BROTHER ON OCT. 17 1997 TO AN ATV ACCIDENT. 5 OF HIS ORGANS WERE DONATED IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ON THE PEOPLE WHO RECIVED HIS ORGANS I WOULD LOVE TO HERE HOW YOU ARE DOING. LOSING A BROTHER SO CLOSE TO YOU IS SO HARD I CAN STILL REMEMBER EVERY DETAIL OF THAT DAY AND I MISS HIM SO MUCH. I THINK IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL TO HEAR FROM THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE A PART OF HIM IN THEIR EVERY DAY LIVES I HAVE LITTLE INFORMATION BUT I KNOW A 25 YEAR OLD WOMAN IN N.Y. GOT HIS HEART SO IF ANYONE KNOWS A WOMAN AROUND 33 WHO RECIVED A HEART ON OCT. 17 1997 IN THE STATE OF N.Y. PLEASE CONTACT ME. ITS STILL HARD TO LOOK AT HIS PICTURE AND IMAGINE HIM BEING 21 THIS YEAR. HE WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS. THANK YOU NATASHA FORM W.V. |
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| Ad 97 |
| Posted: 4/5/05 |
| Kiel passed away nearly 5 years ago December17, 2000. I can say that there are times I believe I am healing. At other times it feels like yesterday. Kiel was 17 years old. Just 10 months prior to his death we nearly lost my daughter in a car accident. I know that because of our decision 3 men lived.I would like to contact them soon maybe it will help all of us heal (3 Brothers 25,17,16;and his 22 yr old sister)I still do not know what happened with his eyes. That is what frustrates me so much. In time the pain will recide,but it never is gone! Keep their memories alive! Gladys RedHairedAngel@opt.com |
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| Ad 96 |
| Posted: 4/5/05 |
| I lost my 18-year old son last July 17th, 2004 in a car accident. He was literally the heart and soul of my existence and I am still in tears everyday. I need other parents who have suffered the same to talk to me. I can't seem to deal with his death and instead of getting better, I'm getting much worse. He was a wonderful son who had been accepted to college and was planning to play baseball. He loved life and his family and it is just too much for me to deal with. The worse thing is that my 49 year old brother was killed in a car wreck on May 22, 2004; then my 80 year old father died of a heart attack on June 11, 2004; and then my son a few weeks later. When will I stop crying every day and start to heal? I miss them more and more every day and sometimes just can't cope. Would love to hear from any of you! Thanks!! Vicky farfox@pine-net.com |
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| Ad 95 |
| Posted: 3/9/05 |
| Well its been 100 days since the transplant. Got a letter from our donor family, found out he was 51 year old father of three. His middle son of 19 gave the okay for the donation. What a brave decision for someone so young. My wife of 19 yrs was the recipient of his kindness so I ask for help in saying thank you. She wants me to write a letter to our donor famly and any input would be helpful thanks.... -Jim jimortt1987@aol.com |
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| Ad 94 |
| Posted: 3/9/05 |
| Hi, I'm a donor mom. I lost my 16 yr old son in a car accident 4 days before Thanksgiving of '04. I was coping pretty fairly knowing that 5 people received organs from him, but my mother died of a massive heart attack just a month ago....now I don't know how to cope...I feel so alone sometimes because of the double tradegy I'm facing. I'd love to have someone to talk to. ( he would have been 17 on Christmas)...I miss them both so much... -Connie cbethlrww@yahoo.com |
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| Ad 93 |
| Posted: 1/25/05 |
| Hi! I am a donor mom. I just lost my youngest son on 1/01/05. He would have turned 10 on Jan. 24th. He was hit by a semi while crossing the road on an ATV. His grandfather and brothers witnessed the whole thing. Although he was hit by a semi, he didn't have a mark on his body. His liver and kidneys were donated to Florida and Alabama. Knowing that 3 people are able to live because of my son, helps me cope. I would love to hear from donor families or recipiants. -Sara saramesser@earthlink.net |
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| Ad 92 |
| Posted: 2/16/05 |
| On the 17th November 1995 I had a heart transplant at the Freeman Hospital, otherwise I would have died that morning. My darling donor was called Janice she was 42 and she died of surgery complications. I would like for the family to contact me so that I can let them know how I'm doing ten years on. Hope to hear from you soon, Thanks, Brian sickly_sweet@hotmail.com |
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| Ad 91 |
| Posted: 2/3/05 |
| My husband passed away on November 28, 2002 in Oxford, MS from a massive heart attack. His eyes, tissue & bones were graciously donated. We never knew of the recepients but would really be interested in finding them. Mickie mngatlin@yahoo.com |
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| Ad 90 |
| Posted: 2/3/05 |
| I lost my son on June 2, weeks after his first birthday because the babysitter was not taking care of him. He was so full of life and I don't know how to deal. Tomi Nikolas642003@yahoo.com |
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| Ad 89 |
| Posted: 2/3/05 |
| HI I WAS JUST WOUNDERING IF THERES ANYONE OUT THERE THAT WANTED TO TALK ABOUT THERE LOVE ONES THAT HAVE PAST. I LOST MY LIL BROTHER ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO AND IT STILL HURTS LIKE YESTERDAY I MISS HIM BADLEY. AND JUST LOST ANOTHER LIKE ADOPTED BROTHER TO ANOTHER ACCIDENT BOTH WERE FREAK ACCIDENTS AND IT SCARES ME NOW ON HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO SAY I LOVE YOU EVERYTIME YOU SEE YOUR FAMILEY. SO IF ANYONE WANTS TO TALK FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME ANYTIME THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME TAKE CARE... BECKY sxybabygrl24@yahoo.com |
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| Posted: 1/4/05 |
| My husband recieved a kidney and pancreas transplant on febuary 12 2001. We do not know anything about the donor except that she was 16 years old and from dothan.We would really like to talk with the family. |
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| Posted: 12/16/04 |
| Looking for a friend to write and share stories and information that we both can understand what were going through... please get back you me Heather xxchiquetita20xx@aol.com |
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| Posted: 12/16/04 |
| Hi,
Just wanted to say that I am a donor mother. My son was 17 when he was shot last year on April 03, 2003. He was pronounced brain dead on April 04, 2003. He was always so full of life and wanting to help people, so he was an organ donor. I was just wanting to know if anyone from the North Caolina state recieved an organ that day? I am doing better now, and would love to hear from any of the recipients, just to know that they are ok. My son's organs were taken on April 04, 2003, and they ssid all 5 recipients were from North Carolina. If anyone reads this, please send me a message to let me know that you are still alive, and how you are doing. You are now a part of my family. I don't know you, and you don't know me. But our lives collided that day. Mine in sorrow, and yours in Joy. I didn't know what to say early on, but now I am ready to meet and talk to the very fortunate people that were saved by my son's generous gift of life. Please respond if you read this at all. Matt's Mom (Dottie) matthagan@intrstar.net |
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| Ad 85 |
| Posted: 12/15/04 |
| Hi.My brother became a donor a little over two weeks ago when he was declared brain dead after a car accident. He as 32 years old. My 21 year old cousin was driving the truck. Alcohol was involved alhough blood alcohol results on my brother and the other guy in the truck were well under the limit. My cousin refused a road test and was subsequently charged with vehicular homicide. My brother was in his last year of training to become an x ray tech. He was getting married next summer. His life was incredibly happy. He loved the outdoors and was passionate about winter when he could ice fish and snowboard. He was well loved in our community and 463 people showed up for his funeral. Endowments and awards are being set up in his honor. Not only do I have to deal with the terrible grief of my beautiful brother, but I also have to cope with the plight of my cousin. I do not hold him accountable, it was an accident, and his life is destroyed as a result. My brother thought of him as a good friend and would be saddened by the charges.I just can't get through the day without crying and beeing so sad about what i will miss with him. It is so painful and my friends are sick of hearing about it but its all i think about. So thats my story |
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| Posted: 11/30/04 |
| Shawn is my husband and he was a donor as of May 22, 2004. My name is Robyn and we live in Casper, Wyoming. My husband was only 42. We have 2 sons, 21 and 23 yrs old. We also have a 16 yr. daughter. We wanted to let anyone who was interested in exchanging a letter/email or two we would sure love to know how they're doing. We were not sure how this works and we wanted to open this door and see what happens. And so thank you for your time and trouble. |
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| Posted: 11/29/04 |
| My name is Michele, I am 37, and on August 26, 2004, I received the gift of life in the form of a bi-lateral lung transplant. I have Cystic Fibrosis, which is a genetic disease primarily affecting the lungs and digestive systems. I was diagnosed with CF when I was about one and had a relatively normal childhood, in as much as one can when growing up with a medical routine. Aside from the CF, I have remained in fairly good health most of my life. However, as with the natural progression of CF, my lungs were eventually damaged to the point of needing the lung transplant. I was put on the transplant list at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJC) in St. Louis, Missouri in May, 1999. About two years later I was approaching the "top of the list" but was holding my own so I was placed on inactive status. Then in October, 2003, my health rapidly deteriorated and I experienced multiple lung infections which went on continuously for 6 months. During that 6 months I grew very weak, required increasing quantities of oxygen, and lost a lot of quality of life including the ability to even laugh or cry since expressing emotions simply required too much energy and air. I was finally strong enough to travel from our home in Houston, TX to St. Louis for re-evaluation in May, 2004, at which time the BJC team did confirm the need to proceed with transplant. We returned to Houston for 3 months to make physical, mental, and financial preparations for the transplant and returned to St. Louis for activation July 31, 2004. We had to still resolve a couple of issues once I got here but I was formally re-activated on August 19th. One week later, on August 26th at 12:37 am, I received my miracle call from BJC indicating that a donor had been located in Tennessee. When I woke from the surgery I could immediately feel the change and was able to breathe freely (in spite of the tubes...) for the first time in my life. I cannot begin to ever express the gratitude I have to my donor's family. Not a day goes by that I don't think of my donor and the miracle that I've received. Each day brings a new realization of that blessing whether it's from something I can do now that I couldn't before or seeing someone that is experiencing a difficulty in their own life. Next Wednesday is my last day in my recovery period in St. Louis and then we are moving to Pennsylvania (on Thanksgiving) to start yet another adventure in our lives. I haven't written to my donor family yet because I wanted to give them some time to deal with their own emotions, and I needed to think about what to say. "Thank you" is so insignificant considering the gift I've received and their loss of their loved one. For those of you on this website that haven't ever heard from your recipient, please do not think that they are not grateful. I have yet to meet a transplant patient that doesn't know the wonderous gift they have received and every single one of them would do it all over again. One of my aunts has told me since I was a young child that God has a special plan for me. I don't know what that plan is, and it may be that I'll never know, but please know that I try to find at least some small way each day to "pay it forward". Organ donation is a wonderful miracle and I hope that it helps each one of you find peace in having been a part of it, in spite of the surrounding circumstances. I do hope to one day meet my donor family to further share how their loved one is living on through me. Aside from the donor coming from Tennessee the only other thing I know is that they were about 5 inches taller than me, which would make them around 5'7" or 5'8". If anyone knows a family member or friend of someone who was an organ donor around August 26, 2004, please let them know my message is out here and that I will write to them soon. Peace and blessings to all of you. |
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| Posted: 11/29/04 |
| I wanted to wish my fellow donor families a very happy Thanksgiving. I know as a donor dad how difficult it can be during the holidays coming up. Its been almost 5 years of holidays without my son Rick and I keep hoping he will walk through the door, late for Thanksgiving dinner as usual. Please know that there are many of us out here feeling the same feelings you are, and many of us to talk to if you feel the need. Please don't hesitate to e mail me if you just want to chat. Best regards ... Richard Mullane, National Donor Family Council Executive Committee |
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| Posted: 11/4/04 |
| I've been reading all of your messages & am VERY TOUCHED by each of your stories. I'm very fortunate as I have just been accepted for a kidney transplant & am searching for a donor. For those of you who have lost a member of your family - I wish God's grace & PEACE for you. I have no idea when or where my donor will come from - but feel saddened at the thought that someone will probably loose a loved one, in order for me to heal. |
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| Posted: 11/4/04 |
| I JUST LOST MY SON, ONLY 17 YEARS OLD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW OTHER MOTHERS ARE COPING WITH THIS. IT HAS BEEN ALMOST 2 YEARS KNOW, APRIL 4, 2003. AND I STILL CAN'T SEEM TO COPE WITH IT. SOME ONE PLEASE HELP!? |
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| Posted: 10/26/04 |
| I just lost my son Kenny on 6-24-2004 due to a car accident he was only 24 yrs old. Kenny has left behind two beautiful children a little girl age 1 and a little boy age 3. Kenny loved his children very much. Kenny was a organ donor in Northern California. I hope someday that Kenny's recipients and there family will want to meet his children and his family. Kenny will always be in are hearts we love and miss him so much.
Always, Kenny's Mom & Family |
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| Posted: 10/3/04 |
| I lost my son Michael on April 9, 2003 due to a gunshot. I miss him so much and there is not a day that goes by that I still do not shed tears. I am still fighting with detectives for answers, so that does not make it any easier. Michael left behind a brother, a sister, and two beautiful daughters. I ask myself everyday, "Why would someone do this to my son?" Donating his organs was a tough decision for me, as he did not want his organs donated. At first, I said No, then I went back in the room with Michael and I thought of how I would feel if it was possible to receive a brain donation. (He was brain dead)If someone could have saved his life, how grateful would I have been. Then I looked over at my brother who has a 9-year old daughter with Cerebral Palsy and I thought how wonderful it would be if she could get a donation, so she could be a normal 9-year old. Also, the lady from the donor network told me "Michael is with your parents, and he does not need his organs any longer, and what you see in the room is just a shell". Well that statement hit me and to this day, it helps me make decisons. Those three things are how I made my decision to donate Michael's organs. He saved five lives so that means he and I have touched a lot of lives. There is no greater gift than the "Gift of Life". My life was changed forever the day my son was taken. I have so much pain and some days are harder than others. I know this pain will never go away. I have become a transplant speaker, I also speak at recovery homes, schools, etc. about guns. I am in the process of writing a book. I volunteer all over town. I have just wrapped myself up in everything I can to stay busy. I am a full-time student, hold a job, single mother, etc. I have been hospitialized for depression and stress. None of my friend or family knows my pain. They do not understand why I just cant go on. This is why I am looking for someone who understands and has been there. Please feel free to write. I would love to hear about your loved ones also. -Cheryl |
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| Posted: 9/8/04 |
| Just looking for other families in the St. Louis MO area that may have donated. Well actually it can be anyone. No other people can understand what we have been through. |
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| Posted: 9/8/04 |
| My name is Regina Wells. I became an organ donor mother Memorial day weekend this year. My son Joseph was killed at the hands of his father. His father is now sitting in jail formally charged as of wednesday with capital murder. It has been a hard journey this last 12 weeks, I have a 4 1/2 year old surving son who I am trying to be strong for. I was able to donate his heart to a 7 month old little girl from Canada; his liver went to a 20 month old girl in Houston and both of his kidneys went to a 64 yo women in Pennsylvania. I am glad I made that decision and have no regrets. |
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| Posted: 8/17/04 |
| Hello, I am a donor mom. I lost my daughter July 19, 1999, I thought it would get easier as time went on but it never really does there isnt a day goes by that i dont think of her. For years it had always been my two daughters and me, our lives revolved around each other, we were all very close. One morning coming home from work at 4am I came upon a wreck it was my 17 year old daughter and her best friend on their way to work, my daughter had been ejected from the car, she spent three days in the hospital and we were told she was brain dead. My other daughter and I knew she would want to donate her organs simply because she was such a generous person, she was the type of person that always found a bright side to everything no matter how bad it seemed. She loved life to the fullest and I just thank god I had 17 years to spend with her. Sure I would of loved to have more time but I also realize it could of been less. |
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| Posted: 8/4/04 |
| I’m a donor Mom, been reading comments here and I am realizing that I need to resubmit something I wrote 6 years ago to our recipients. "Dear Recipient, Eleven years ago, our lives collided and we became part of each other forever. This is truly a unique relationship since we cannot know each other. Nevertheless this is a real relationship we have. Fate has made us family. I have as much interest in your well being as your own mother, though I do not even know your name. It is so difficult for me to know what to say to you or how to say it, but I have a need to say something. In the early days I received a lovely letter from you expressing your sympathy and thanks. I did not answer it. It was very early in my grief journey. I could not yet speak to your wishes. I could barely speak at all. Please understand that, though I did not acknowledge your words, I do still cherish them. I have talked with many other donor families who share my quandary and many recipients who say the same. We just don't know what to say. In the years since that day that brought us together I have done much healing. I hope you have done the same. I have built a new life, different... but fulfilling, bittersweet... without my beloved child, but not without its new joys and rewards. It must be very difficult for you to know whether to contact me and what to say… since the day that gave you new life brought me the greatest pain. But it is a day that we will each mark every year, you in joy and I in sorrow. I thought perhaps it was time to share with you what I truly need from this eternal relationship of ours, especially on that particular day. Every year on our anniversary, I need to know: You are alive and well. You do not forget. You are taking very good care of this precious piece, as I did of the whole. I do not need flowery words of condolence nor a detailed report of your progress. If you simply take the time to buy a card and send it I will know all I need to know. That I am not alone in this remembering, that this gift was as well received as it was given. Live long and prosper, Your Donor's Mom |
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| Posted: 8/4/04 |
| I lost my brother, Jason on Jan.13,2003. He was in a car accident that caused him to be brain dead. The loss is so hard for me because Jason was my best friend. Jason did not wish to donate his organs, but I felt it was very important. . .and I knew that any decision I would have to make he would respect. Sometimes I feel like maybe the decision wasn't such a good one, I don't know why I doubt myself so much. I always wonder if anyone else has doubted their decision. Don't get me wrong I know it was the right thing to do. But I don't know why I feel so 'weird' inside. I have friends, but none of them have gone what I am going through, none of them feel my pain, and they think I made the right decision, but they haven't been in my situation. If there is anyone reading this and think they can help me to come to grips w/ my decision please feel free to contact me. thank you. |
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| Posted: 8/4/04 |
| Hi, almost 3 years ago my husband died of a brain anyeurism at the age of 32. We have two boys that are now 6 and 8 years old. When Jim died I was devastated, but knew he would want to donate his organs, thats just who he was. After some time, I received a letter letting me know what organs were successfully received and general information on the recipients. Even though it is 3 years later, I still constantly think about the people who received Jim's organs, especially his heart. I don't know what to do...whether I should try to reach out to the recipient families or just try and let it go. I want my kids to know how special their father was, and still continues to be. Please give any advice or share any wisdom you may have...Thank you |
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| Posted: 8/4/04 |
| It has been just 4 months since I lost my boyfriend Craig in a motorcycle accident. We had been dating for almost 2 1/2 years when he was in his accident. We donated his organs and he was able to save the lives of 3 men. As great as organ donation is, I miss Craig so much each and every day; I miss my friend. Things only seem to be getting more difficult and no one seems to know the pain I am going through. |
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| Posted: 7/12/04 |
| I just found out the organs I donated did not save a life, the recipients died anyways.I am not sure what to feel. I had hoped for twelve years I would someday have conact with the parents of the recipient but now that is impossible. Any one been here? |
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| Posted: 6/23/04 |
| I am 33yrs. female and I lost my mother in Nov. 2003, I'm having a hard time still dealing with her death, and my friends just don't understand and tell me to go on. I live in her house and I am the one taking care of everything, I would enjoy talking with someone who understands how I'm feeling, I'm not ready to let go. I understand all the "she is in a better place" for i work in the nursing field and have seen alot of death, but never thought i wouldn't get to take care of my mother when she was old. It would just be nice to talk with someone who has been through it or going through it. hope to hear from whoever has the time to write...thank you |
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| Posted: 5/21/04 |
| Hi my name is Alexandra but most people call me Ali. I just turned 16 and I live in the Louisiana area. I am a healthy teen and love life. I would love to donate one of my kidneys to help someone else have a better life. I don't know how I could be a donor, so I came on here to look for some advice if anyone knows anything or ever wants to chat just email me. |
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| Posted: 5/21/04 |
| My husband recieved a heart transplant on Oct. 23rd, 2003 in Ontario. I would like to thank the wonderful family who gave my husband back to me by there generous donation of life. |
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| Posted: 5/4/04 |
| Hi my name is melissa and I would like a friend. I lost my mom a year ago in june and I am still having a hard time dealing with it. Its like my best friend is gone and we donate her eyes and tissue and I would love to get to talk to the people whom got it I think it would bring closer to me to know they are doing good. All my hubby thinks I am crazy but he just does not understand, he still has his mom. She died real quick her apartment was flooding from a storm and she was ok then she walked to her room to get my neice and she said she could not breath then she went into cardiac arrest. I miss her so much and I have alot of anger because she was taken from me she moved to GA to be with me and her grand boys we had 2 months of seeing her everyday but she lives on I know 2 girls got her eyes and they are from GA. I just wished they would write me back thank you for listening hope to hear from someone soon. thanks melissa daleearnhardt_3@charter.net |
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| Posted: 5/4/04 |
| It will be 2 yrs. in Octocber that I lost my Dad Walter L. Johnson and my stepmother Janie L. Johnson.We donated eyes, tissue, bones to where and who I don't know.This took place in Anderson, S.C. I would love to hear from anyone who may have recieved or know someone who may have recieved these gifts of life? Through this horrible home accident that created my loss, good has came to others and my loved ones live on.Not a day goes by that they are not thought of and missed dearly and tears are shed, then the after thought of all the good they left behind when they left this world, and these gifts would not be possible without my loss.So, Daddy and Momma Lee we "Thank You" and forever honor you memories. |
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| Posted: 3/29/04 |
| Hello my name is Debra I'm a 35 year old kidney patient praying for a kidney donor. I ve just recently started dialysis and would like to hear from anyone who is going through or went through this situation who can be of some source of comfort or guidance as I try to deal with this. |
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| Posted: 3/25/04 |
| My name is Nancy. I received a kidney transplant on 7-15-03. I was told nothing about the donor. The hospital is Northwestern Memorial in Chicago, Illinois. I had been on dialysis for 5 years waiting for a kidney. What a blessing for me to have my life back. How can I thank the donor family? I have waited until now to allow this family time to grieve without opening the wounds prematurely. If you read this message, please contact me so I can tell you how much I thank you for your difficult and unselfish decision has meant to me and to my family. NanDePa@aol.com |
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| Posted: 3/25/04 |
| Hello my name is Megan and I am 15. My babysitter/best friend/1st cousin died 5 years ago giving birth to a baby girl. The exact date was April 13,1999. The baby also died. We donated her organs and the babies organs. This is around the east coast (wv,oh,ky, etc) We would like to meet some of the families that recieved things from them.We recieved one letter and that is all. If you have any information please respond. Her name was Misty. It has been a long road but we have coped w/ it. She left behind a set of twin boys who didn't get to know there mother. I would like to share my stories with someone on here around my age. Please contact me! chicka122@yahoo.com |
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| Posted: 3/25/04 |
| On june 1st it will be three years since I lost my daughter. We were so proud to donate her organs, she wouldn't have want it any other way. Does the pain that comes with those special holidays or events ever lesson. I have a hard time going up to the cottage that she loved so much. My children tell me to get over it, but i don't know how. Please help me find peace. |
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| Posted: 3/23/04 |
| Hello,
My name is Lynn, I am a 36 yr old female, I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 9 months old, grew up with the illness with very little problems , In my late teens started battleing alot of sickness, In 1994 I was put on a list for a Double Lung Transplant, which I recieved in Oct of 1999. Thanks to a very loving family .. I would love to somehow come in contact with them. Really dont know how to go about it. Would like any help in the process if possible. Didn't find out much about the donor, Just that she was from Florida and I think around my age give or take. My transplant was on Oct 29th, 1999 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in NYC. I dont know much more ,or what other info I may need for this process, If anyone has any suggestions, would love to hear some suggestions ... I appreciate it, Thank you ... Sinceraly, Lynn Wasserstein Ivqueen502@aol.com |
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| Posted: 3/12/04 |
| My name is Bobbie, I am a kidney transplant patient and have had it for 29 years. It was given to me by gift of life. It was September 17, 1975 at Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr West and the renewal transplant team did it. It was posted in the Kentucky post a few days later. I got the right kidney and the family of a young boy got the left. Can't remember a whole lot. Would like to get to know the donor and the family just to let them know of my condition. My mom died two years ago and can't get any more information. What little I do know is the child was a baby girl around 3 (I think). If there is anyone out there that can get me an e-mail would be appreciated. e-mail Shepherdj314@wmconnect.com Thank you |
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| Posted: 3/9/04 |
| Hi, About 5 months ago my father was killed in a car wreck. I'm only 15 and would love to talk with someone who has gone through what I have. |
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| Posted: 3/1/04 |
| Hey I'm a young teenage girl of 13 looking for someone to share my feelings with. I lost my 29 year old dad a year ago on March 1st and my life has been going in circles ever since. Right now I'm living w/ my mom, 2 sisters (10 & 9) and my lil brother that is 4. I'm hoping that I can find someone to tell my stories and thoughts to.........please w/b AMBER |
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| Posted: 3/1/04 |
| I AM THE SISTER OF AN ORGAN DONOR. WE LOST MY BROTHER IN AN ACCIDENT THE END OF MAY 2000. I HAD THE UNFORTUNATE EXPERIANCE OF DRIVING UP ON THE ACCIDENT. WE WERE ABLE TO DONATE TO 7 PEOPLE IN THE MIDWEST REGION THE FIRST OF JUNE 2000. I WOULD LOVE TO HERE FROM ONE OF YOU. TODD WAS A TERRIFIC BROTHER AND WE MISS HIM DEARLY.WE HAVE A LARGE FAMILY AND WOULD LOVE TO GET TO KNOW YOU IF YOU WERE A RECIPIANT. THANK YOU --FROM HIS LITTLE SISTER KATE |
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| Posted: 2/13/04 |
| My name is Rita a 39 yr old widow now. Lost my best friend & wonderful husband, David at age 45. 1 month shy of our 12th wedding anniv. I live in S.E. Kansas. I like writing poetry & spending time with my family & friends. But I feel like I would like to make some friends that have been through the same thing. Grievers meets once a month & counseling really isn't enough. I'm a good listener & have a big heart & would love to share thoughts & memories of our loved ones...You may e-mail me: reebell@cableone.net |
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| Posted: 1/27/04 |
| Last year on 3/14/03 I lost my best friend, my husband. This January 25th would have been our 12th anniversary. I miss him so much, he had two sons, one Everette who turned 11 the day after his birthday and Justin who is 16. I donated Dave's kidneys, liver and a bone. I have heard from Jimmy who received one of his organs. I was told they all live in the St. Louis (MO) area. I would love to hear from them because through them I know Dave is living. |
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| Posted: 1/23/04 |
| Hello, I'm a donor mom. I lost my son Jason 1-20-03 so it's been a year this week and the pain& heartache hurts still like day one. He was 20 yrs.old then.He got hit by a car, crossing the road. Jason was full of life, had a great personality & many friends, he never met a stranger. My heart is so enpty without him, I miss him more& more everyday, but I know someday we will meet again soon! I talk to him everyday & cry everyday, I feel he's by my side telling me to keep my head up. I know a part will go because he was a organ donor,that he was proud of. Someone out there got a special heart,he had a big heart,I would love to meet the recipients. I would love to here from others parents that knows how it is. It's tough losing a child,its apart of gone. The only thing that keeps me going,I have a special daughter she's 16& having a hard time,they were very close,then my husband & my mother, we're all having a very hard time,I know god has been with us. God bless all of you! Brenda in Va. |
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| Posted: 1/21/04 |
| I just recently lost my brother on December 3, 2003 at a Tennessee hospital to a brain anurysm. He was 39 and in perfect health and was always making people laugh. He was just a happy person and always wanted people to laugh even if it was at him. We just recently received a letter from the donor services that his liver was transplanted into a 52 year old man in north carolina who suffered complications from Hepatits C. This gentleman is married with one daughter and had been on the waiting list since july 2,2003. His left kidney was transplanted into a 59 year old Tennessee man who suffered from hypertension and enjoys landscaping and golfing. He is doing well. His right kidney was transplanted into a 55 year old man in North Carolina, he is married with one daughter and his hobbies include drawing, mathematics, and astrology. He is also doing well. Lonnie was a great brother, always ready to help people out but through him 3 other people can go on with their lives and 2 girls still have their father. Lonnie was really a true hero...if anyone thinks that they might be one of his recipients please e-mail me,thank you and may God bless you. |
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| Posted: 1/15/04 |
| Hey all, On March 1, 2003 I lost my 27 yr old husband in a truck accident. I'm looking for someone who might know how I'm feeling. We had been together since we were 14 and have 4 great kids. But, I miss him and feel totally alone. Is there anyone out there who has lost a young husband? Feel free to respond. |
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| Posted: 1/8/04 |
| Hey All, My Mother is currently 41 years old. She has had 4 kidney transplants her first at age 9. On Sept 8th she had open heart surgery for a quad by-pass. She has had such a hard life single mother of two and caretaker of her mentally challenged uncle. We are the only ones left. I just wanted to let everyone know that when you donate an organ you help not only the person getting the organ but the familys that are in fear of daily pain of loosing their loved one. Thank you for being a gift from god, you truly are a real life angel! |
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| Posted: 1/5/04 |
| Hi I lost my mom Denise on January 25th 2003 from a stroke. It was very sudden and I had no idea that you could die from a stroke. I mean i knew that it could cause you alot of damage, but never really put to much thought into it until now. I guess a stroke is an anyorisum or that was what she did from. It was a blood vessel deep in her brain that had burst. And because it was so deep there was no way that they could fix it. At this point I still had hope, but when the dr. said that it wouldn't help I was mortified. My mom was my best friend, a wonderful grandmother to my two girls and everyday I miss her more and more. We decided to donate her organs, but it was a very hard decision for me. If my mom can't live why should I help someone else? I know that sounds mean, but I was very angry knowing that I will never get to talk to my mom ever again. And that my kids will miss out on so much that she could of gave them. But in the hospital we found that her significant other had brought her drivers license and we saw that SHE wanted to be a total donor so then we knew that we had to do it then. So they had to run a few tests to make sure that she was legally brain dead and then they had to keep her body alive so that her organs would still be ok. That was one of the hardest things that I have ever had to do in my life was leaving my mom still breathing. I knew that she wasn't there anymore, but it was still so very hard. At this point I didn't know how to tell my girls. My oldest was the closest to her and I was scared to tell her because I didn't know how she would react. I mean she was a much a mother to my oldest girl as I am to her. So I am very sad to say that I have only heard from her left kidnet receipent. I had such high exceptations of the receipents. I guess that I have watched to much Discovery Health Channel where the donor family and the receipent family meets and they all become like family too each other. But I am still holding out for some hope that they will all want to contact me beings how it's only been a year. Even though I feel like a year is long enough I know that they have had a long road to go down I just wish they would write a letter at least. I know that I sound mean and I hate that I feel that why, but I have been really working on being more patient towards the receipents. Well if anyone has any comments or understands were I am coming from I would love to hear from any of you. I haven't had really any other contact with other people that understand what I have gone through. Thanks for reading my story..Stacie |
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| Posted: 12/29/03 |
| My daughter Kristen died on 6/2/03.She would have been 30 yrs. old on 6/9. She was married and had two children. Who would have ever thought we would be faced with the decision to donate her organs. We were fortunate to be put in contact with Darlene, a support counselor with the local transplant service. Five days before Kristen died she made several wishes known to one of her best friends, who happened to be with her when she died. One of these wishes was to be an organ donor. Her husband made the decision to donate, with our encouragement. Darlene has been great support since, and organ donation has become very special to me. Five weeks after Kristen died we received a letter from her heart recipient. When we were told it was coming we were excited. When it arrived, somehow it wasn't what we expected. It took about 2 months before I was ready to respond. When I did, we included three photo's, one of Kristen and her husband when they were married, and one each of the two kids. I told her we were looking forward to further correspondence. We still have not heard from her again. I began to realize that she may really be struggling with the fact that my daughter lost her life, and because of that, she received a new heart. I really want her to know, and I will write to her again to tell her, that one has nothing to do with the other. The fact that she wrote after five weeks shows how much she cares about what we've been going through, and she doesn't take her heart for granted. She should not feel guilty, but just lucky to receive the gift of life. On 12/24/03, we received a letter from Kristen's kidney recipient.It was a wonderful letter and quite a tribute to Kristen and her family. Apparently this woman is not aware that Kristen was married and has two children.I will respond to her letter soon, giving this imformation, but don't think I will send the pictures right away. I really would like to correspond with both of these recipients, and who knows, maybe eventually meet them. After all, part of Kristen is living within them. Only people who have suffered the loss that we have can know what a stuggle it is to face each and every day. Our lives will surely never be the same. Whatever faith I may have ever had is shattered. I told one of my nephews, who also lost a brother two years ago in a car accident and did Kristen's funeral service, that if there is a god, he can do whatever he wants to me, but will never accept this or forgive him for allowing this to happen. Twenty-nine years old, married, two children, there is no reason for this to have happened. It helps to share this with others who have been there. One day at a time. Sometimes one minute at a time. Close family support has been important to me. Thanks family. I am and always will be KRISTEN'S DAD. |
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| Posted: 12/17/03 |
| My husband died 3/15/03. I donated his livers, kidneys and one of his bones. I have heard from one of the people who received his kidney. Me and my family would love to hear from anyone else who has received life because of my husband death. His life needs to go on. |
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| Posted: 12/5/03 |
| I live in a small town in Arkansas, my father 58yrs young had Triple by-pass 4weeks ago and has now been told he will need Dialysis to live. This is such a shock since he has always been an active over the road trucker and Professional fishing guide. Fishing, hunting and the outdoors has always been a part of his life style. I want to know how Dialysis will change him and our family. We are a very close family and we are all going to be tested for donating, not even sure what this consist of as of yet, since this is so new to us (with in the past two weeks)I am sad for him and he is in a state of depression at this point (which I have never seen before)I assume this is normal response for such shocking news, but will the depression soon pass? I would like to hear from anyone that would like to explain what kind of experiences we will encounter over the next few months of dialysis and the donor testing and getting on the transplant listings and so on. Thank you for any feed-back. Keep my dad in your Prayers as I will you. |
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| Posted: 12/1/03 |
| I am the mom of a donor. My son Robb died April 1 2002, I have tried to correspond with one of his recepients, through the donor program, and I called the other day thinking they may have forgotten to forward the letter to them. Not the case, if a recepient is so thankful for the gift of life or a better life then why on earth would they not want to respond to help us, who are suffering. I'm grasping for any little bit of news. I wrote to tell the person a little about Robb, what kind of person he was, how he had so many friends, and also his friends have started a memorial scholarship fund at the local college where Robb attended. All I want is to be in touch with that person, I would never do anything to make this person feel obligated in any way. I just wondered if any of you have had this happen to you. >>In Loving Memory Of Robb Clement<< |
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| Posted: 12/1/03 |
| Hi I am a doner mom. My child died in august of this year. Her one kidney and pancreas was donated to a 37 year old. Her other kidney was donated to a 52 year old. Her liver was donated to a 16 year old. If this sounds like you please contact me. I would like to know how you are doing. Thank you. |
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| Posted: 11/17/03 |
| I lost my daughter five years ago on April 26, 1998. She was my life, my anchor, my stabilizer. When I need to feel her I just slow down and think of her. I can almost immediately feel her presence, always over my right shoulder. I carry a memory patch tattoo there in her honor. Donating her organs was something I could do for her as well as myself. I have only heard from one recipient family and would love to hear from the others and to meet them. I know she lives on and has never been forgotten by anyone who knew her. Molly - "If everytime I think of you a star fell; the sky would be empty." This is the boundless love of a mother. Waiting to hear from other loving ones left behind. |
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| Posted: 11/10/03 |
| I lost my 15 year old son in a auto accident due tho the carelessness and ill concern of another. It has been a year and still fells like only yesterday. I still try and forget that awful day but the memories just keep haunting me. I guess if I don't think about it then maybe it doesn't seem like a reality. I spoke with the DA the other day and was basically told that the most the boy driving the car would get would be 3 years. My son's life was taken away to soon as a result of his doings. This just doesn't seem like justice to me. There is a void in my heart and in my life,and a hurt that will always be there. I miss him so much. |
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| Posted: 11/7/03 |
| I LOST MY BEAUTIFUL 18 YR OLD LAST YR AT THIS TIME. iT SEEMS HARDER NOW ESPECIALLY WITH THE HOLIDAYS APROACHING AND HER BIRTHDAY. I WOULD APPRECIATE TALKING TO OTHER PARENTS WHO HAVE LOST A TEENAGER. THANKS STARLA |
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| Posted: 10/6/03 |
| I'm a 21 year old donor daughter wanting to get in contact with others who have lost a loved one. My father commited suicide on Feb 25, 2002. As next of kin I knew donating his organs was a must! His kidneys and liver we given to three different people...a lady in PA, a man in NJ, and a man in PA. I also donated his tissue and bone. |
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| Posted: 10/6/03 |
| I am a Donor Mom, my son Robert passed away on 3/13/92 he was 15 years old and had never been ill a day in his life. Two weeks before his passing he began having headaches which turned out to be a brain aneurysm. I remember when on the 12th they said that he would need one more test but that they believed he was brain dead and if I would think about donating his organs. I went home and even though I had already made up my mind to donate because my son would have wanted it that way as he was always helping others I wanted to discuss it with my family first. I know I made the right decision and I know through my son 4 very wonderful women are alive and surviving. The first year is a blur to me but as each year passed I learned new ways to survive. People say I am strong, I believe not only did my sons organs get transplanted but I believe he transferred his strenght to me because without it I would not have survived. There are still days I want to just sit and cry when I hear a song or see a movie that we enjoyed together and sometimes I do just that because those tears are healing tears. I guess what I am trying to say is that the ache is still there in your heart and as the years pass it eases and you learn to take the saddness and turn it into joy by remembering the happy times, the laughter, the smiles, the first time you held him/her, the first day of school, a joke he/she told you. God heals us, and our love for our child keeps us going. My son and daughter gave me a reason to go on and Bobby's memory and humor kept us all going. When you feel the need to cry it is okay, when it happens I just sit and talk to Bobby and tell him what is going on in my life and how much I miss him and a sense of serenity comes over me as if he was giving me one of his big old bear hugs. I talk to him through writing, I write a note and when that sense of serenity comes and a smile crosses my lips I know he has answered. We all need to chat with others that are going through what we are going through, I did not know anyone so my saving grace was writing, if anyone would like to e-mail and chat sometime I would welcome the opportunity to chat with them or write back. |
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| Posted: 10/21/03 |
| Just last month on September 28th a policeman came to my door to tell me I need to contact my uncle because my mother was in the hospital. I knew right away something was very wrong. I started to shake and had a hard time walking to the car. My roommate took me to the hospital because there was no way I could drive. Once I got there I was told my mother had suffered a brain aneurysm in her sleep and even though she was breathing she was no longer with us. I have been ok until the last few days. I now realize my mother is gone and there is nothing I can do about it. I can’t call her, email her, kiss her, hug her, etc. I was her only baby and once again feel as if I was a baby. I am actually 20 years old and not ready to live my life without my mom. She was my best friend, shopping buddy, secret keeper, helper, supporter, and my mother. I just feel so lost at times without her. I am writing this in hopes that someone out there reads this and can help me get though this... someone who also knows what it is like to lose their right arm. |
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| Posted: 10/15/03 |
| I lost my 15 year old son in an automobile accident,it still doesn't seem real. It has been one year and I still wait on him to walk in through the door. He was an organ donor,it was a hard decision to make at the time, but I know now it was the right one. My family is actually friends with one of the kidney recipients and this is his second time for a transplant the doctors said that if there was such thing as a perfect match this would have been it. Adam touched many people in his short time here on this earth,and he will always live on in our memories and in our hearts. |
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| Posted: 10/7/03 |
| On January 13,2003, I became a donor's mother. I would like establish contact with another mother that has lost a child that was a twin.
I am looking forward to hearing someones' story. God Bless, Mother of Lucas Calvert Sherry |
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| Posted: 10/1/03 |
| Hello. I am the mother of 3 boys. On June24, 1998 our youngest son was in a car wreck. He had just turned 10 two week before. He survived until June 27, 1998 when he went to sleep for the last time. He saved 3 lives two here in Ark. and one in Alabama. I would like to talk or write to other donor moms who have lost children. The man driving the car was senteced to 10 yrs. in prison but only served a year and a half. While we got a life sentence. We have saw him twice in the last 6 months and he does'nt even know who we are. How could he forget us and what he did to our family. I get so angy when i think of him out doing things my son will never get to do. Please feel free to contact me and I will answer...... Donor mom, Mona |
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| Posted: 9/25/03 |
| Hi I am 20 years old going on 21 and I am a living Kidney Transplant Recepient. Well two to be exact. One when I was 3 yrs old and one when I was 14 yrs old. If there is anyone that needs to talk about anything or needs support don't be afraid to reply. My sympathys go out to all those that have lost someone recently or is going through a tough time. Stay strong and God bless. |
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| Posted: 9/25/03 |
| I am 22 years old and on August 31, 2003 I lost my only child and reason for living. Isaiah was 6 years old. He was playing outside w/ his new puppy and I had went inside to go to the bathroom and answer the phone. He was suppose to tell his puppy goodnight and come in and get ready for bed. After about 10 min he still had not come in and it was a cold quiteness. I hollard for him and no answer. I walked outside and found his mutilated body surrounded by my neighbor(who is my brother) 2 pit bulls. It is hard to tell the rest. My sister told me about this site. I do not know how to live part of me believes he will walk in the door any minute then the nightmare of that afternoon flashes through my head. Noone can understand my pain unless they to have lost their whole world. I really just need a friend. |
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| Posted: 9/25/03 |
| Kelly May 13, 1991 - March 16, 2003. It is 6 months today since we lost our angel Kelly, 11 years old. Kelly was only able to donate tissue, bone and her retina as she had a very rare form of muscular dystropy. Kelly is our hero. My other 2 children are getting older, Tyler was getting ready to start college and Rochelle going into her last year of high school, so I felt we should all get together for one last Disney vacation. Kelly had a wonderful time during our whole Disney vacation, she actually got to meet Winnie the Pooh which was her dream. Unfortunately on our way back home to Canada Kelly passed away in the car as she fell asleep. Although it was very peaceful for her, but traumatizing for our family. We had pulled over as I had heard her take her last breath, my other children watched on as I tried to revive her in the back seat of our car. This a vision I will never get out of my head, when I was holding our little Angel in my arms waiting for the ambulance to arrive knowing she had already passed away with my other children looking through the back window of the car at us praying that Mom could revive her. Rochelle and Tyler I am so sorry! I love you all. I found a little book that Kelly had in her room and she had a real interest in the Titanic story,she had written about the Titanic in this little Journal and the last page she had written all by itself "My Heart Will Go On". We love you Kelly and miss you more than words can say and yes we will make sure Your Heart Does go on! I hope and pray that time does heal your pain. |
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| Posted: 9/8/03 |
| MY DAUGHTER WAS BORN WITH KIDNEY FAILURE AND HIGH DROPS ON 8-29-99. SHE WAS IN HORRIBLE SHAPE AND MOST DOCTORS ONLY GAVE HER A 5% CHANCE TO MAKE IT, WE SPENT FOUR MONTHS IN THE HOSPITAL DOING DYALISIS AND FINALY WENT HOME. ON 10-15-2002 SHE RECEIVED A KIDNEY DONATED FROM HER MOTHER AND IS DOING GREAT.I SEEN ALOT OF KIDS WAITING FOR A DONORS I WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW IT FEELS TO FINALLY SEE A LOVED ONE FEEL GOOD AND BE A KID FOR THE FIRST TIME. TO THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE THAT WAS AN ORGAN DONOR I WANTED YOU TO KNOW WHAT A GREAT GIFT YOUR FAMILY HAS GIVEN. |
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| Posted: 8/26/03 |
| I am a Donor Mom. The first time I have typed that. Josh was 23, a Nurse, just graduated from the University of Mobile with awards, honors and a 4.0. ~~ Car wreck on June 24, 2003 and died June 26, 2003 ~~maybe he was text messaging on his cell. No one knows. He had lived at home, never married, was dating one girl serious. One brother remains at home that is 17 and angry. He and his brother had a few words about car keys the day before. Josh tried to ask his little brother for his forgivness.... but he was not ready and they never spoke again. Oh how his little brother wishes he had taken that apoligly. Oh how he wishes he could go back. Josh was a strong Christian.. sat on the front row next to his Preacher Grandfather on Sundays. He had just received his new driver's license a few weeks before and showed me where being a Nurse made him very aware of the need to be an Organ Donor. So when the day came ... we knew too. We hurt... my husband is distant and in deep saddness ... we work at a church and live in a glass house being the Preacher's kids ... but we HURT. I can't smile yet. It has been 60 days. I read where so many of you say.. with time .. it has not gotten better ... what am I to hope for? www.MeM.com (Joshua David Braswell) |
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| Posted: 8/26/03 |
| I am a donor mom, my son John died September 25th, 2002. He donated both of his kidneys, and his liver. All of the recipients are doing well. Although I have not met any of them yet, I have received a thank you card from one of the kidney recepients. It's still so hard to believe, the emptiness is always there. John was in an auto accident 6/2001, he broke his arm and leg, and tore a hole in his aorta, the main artery to the heart. He made a miraculous recovery, he was out of the wheel chair in 3 weeks, completed physical therapy ahead of schedule, and actually started college at the end of August 2001. In Septmeber of 2002, he became ill with nausea and vomiting, at the hospital, he went into cardiac arrest. He had a blood clot on the heart valve they put in after his accident. He was flown to the city and had surgery, but he suffered another cardiac arrest, and had severe brain damage. It seemed extra cruel that he had survived the accident 15 months earlier, and was then taken from us so suddenly. He was a volunteer firefighter and EMT, he was always helping people, so it was only natural that he wanted to be and organ donor.That part of the decision was easy, living without John has been so very difficult. I am a nurse, and the people I work with have been very supportive, but the pain and emptiness is always there. I am able to do the daily things that need done in life, but it exhausts me and I can't do anything extra. I miss my son more that anything, and I miss that I can no longer experience true JOY in my life. |
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| Posted: 8/26/03 |
| Hi I am a donor mom. My 14year old son passed away on Jan.17,2002. I miss him very much. It was a tradgic accident that took his life. He donated 7 of his organs plus bone and tissue. He was the baby of four children. I miss him more than words can say. I would love to talk to any one who wants to talk about their loved ones. Talking semmes to help me so lets help each other. DMTC |
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| Posted: 8/26/03 |
| Hi, My name is Michelle and I lost my father on May 31, 2002 to a Stroke. I unfortunately live overseas and I was not able to be at the hospital after it happened. My wonderful Sister and Mother kept me updated on his condition until they told me "I needed to get home" and he was pronounced brain dead about an hour and a half before the plane landed. I have not fully gotten over the fact that I never saw him, got to talk to him, hold his hand or just be there until it was too late. My family is wonderful but I feel bad talking about him all the time because I don't like making them sad. Overseas, they do not have ANY support groups dealing with grief or losing a loved one. If anyone has been through a similar situation, please do not hesitate to e-mail me since I need to talk about this instead of burying it inside of me and thinking it will go away. Losing a loved one is hard, but NOT having ANYONE to talk to about it is worse! GOD BLESS, Michelle |
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| Posted: 8/26/03 |
| Hello I am a donor mom and am having a difficult time with the loss of my 14 year old son who was taken from this life so tradgely. He was on his skateboard and got hit by a car and died of blunt force trama to the head.His accident happened at 6:37pm on 1-16-2002 and was pronounced dead at 2:00am on the 17th. He donated 7 organs and tissue and bone.he gave a wonderful gift of life. This is very difficult. I know that the man that hit him didn't do it on purpose but I am very very angry with him and our justice system. The man was given only a no insurance ticket. He went to court-- got ins. when he went to court and the judge threw it out of court. I have gone to several attorneys and no one wants to touch the case. They tell me that the man doesn't have any money so it would be fighting a losing battle. I don't want any money for my sons death. All the money in the world will not bring my son back to me.All I want is justice to be served. The man has since left town and can't be found.I now that even if the man had insurance if it was my sons time to go it was his time. But the way our laws read that vehicle should not have been on the road. I don't understand why it was just thrown out of court. I can't seem to get any info.about anything and only have until 1-17-2003 to try to make some sense of the system. I feel that if I don't do something then his death was in vain.If anyone has any suggestions or would just like to talk please do so. Thank you for your time. Donor Mom Tammie |
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| Posted: 8/7/03 |
| Hi my name is Tina and i lost my oldest son Alan on July 4th 2003 . I was a young mother i was 14 when Alan was born so he was not only my son but he was also my friend we shard lots of things we liked some of the same music, movies and the lake .It has been so hard for me not to have Alan home or to walk in the door with his children, i thought it would get easy as time went by but it has not and i gusse it never will. |
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| Posted: 8/6/03 |
| Hello I am a 19 year old mother who last year on March 13th lost her son Joshua to S.I.D.S. He was only 7 weeks old at the time of his death and it hit me very hard. I still remember the night I woke up to find him not breathing and trying to preform CPR on my own child, only for it to be to late no matter what I or the doctors did or didn't do. On March 15th I placed my beautiful baby boy in the groud with a empty spot were my heart should be and it is still to this day is empty. I am looking for someone who has lost a young loved one to S.I.D.S or to any other tragic death to talk to and hopefully give or recieve some help. For even now I fear I will slip in to a blackout session and do something to myself, that will end my life or change it more then it already has. |
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| Posted: 7/31/03 |
| I am a donor mom just recently. My youngest son ,dekota 5 1/2 yrs old passed. sept 17.1997/ april 30.2003. as soon as i knew for sure there was no hope , I just knew donation was the thing to do !!! no? no doubt no seconed guessing at all. see the part abot this that is so shocking is Dekota is my 3rd child topass in two yrs (yet he was the only one i had the chance to donate with.8 months earlier, 2 days shy,his 7 1/2 yr old sister, felicia, was hit and killed by an innocent driver. she ran into the hwy urged by 2 playmates. june 6 ,95/ aug 24,02. and2 yrs ago my 4 1/2 month old infant daughter ,treasure, died in her sleep of natural causes while staying with her father . 2 days before easter and her baptisim. dec 1,2000/ april 11, 2001. dekota in his violent,tragic death,helped many people to miss a tragic end."so loving& so loved" |