Thursday, March 12, 2009

Volunteer Donor

Today Louie is getting a bit more blood. His hemoglobin is a little low and with surgery on the agenda they want him to be prepared.When I look at that blood bag and zero in on the words VOLUNTEER DONOR, I see each of your faces. All of you who gave blood
or attempted to do so-----you are my heroes. Perhaps you waited in line for some time or excused yourself from your busy schedule. It may not have been convenient, but you did it. I have heard stories of people donating who have never given blood before or were afraid.
What a giving spirit!

When Louie's first surgery was complete after the accident, he had already received 52 units of blood. That is like replacing all the blood in your body 5 times. He has received numerous units since that time. The opportunity to get credit for these lifesaving units helps us so much.
Whether your blood goes to Louis or some other patient is a non-issue. Someone else's wife, husband, parent, child etc. is looking up at the blood on an IV pole and experiencing the same overwhelming feeling of gratefulness that I am. Thank you for this MOST WONDERFUL GIFT!

Love to all, Ruthie

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