Today is Ron's 1st Birthday. A year ago today we were in ICU.
Today is Ron's 1st Birthday. We're thankful to the donor's family for their unselfish gift.
Today is Ron's 1st Birthday. He has so much to be thankful for.
Today is Ron's 1st Birthday. We love him.
This is the letter to the donor's family. Ron will deliver this letter to the transplant team at his 1 year appointment. The letter will be delivered to the family.
February 3, 2012
We’ve wanted to write this letter for a very long time…. we don’t have the perfect words. To say thank you will never be enough – but it’s a good start – thank you.
Our entire family are organ donors, and you of all people know why that’s so important – to share the gift of life with as many people as can be saved. That’s what you did for us – your decision saved my husband.
My husband and I have been married for 19 years; he is a loving man, a Vietnam Veteran, and we have 3 wonderful children and 5 grandchildren.
Our journey has taken us down some dark roads, and we weren’t sure he would make it through his illness; your decision was the gift we will never forget.
There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t think of your loved one, and we promise, we won’t waste one day of our lives together.
Although we’ve never met – we want you to know – you and your loved one will forever be in our hearts – and my husband will carry this precious gift proudly.
Always,
Ron and Pam
Hi Ron and Pam,
ReplyDeleteI grew up in Chattanooga, Tn and went to school at SCAD in Atlanta. I graduated 2 years ago and now live in NYC. My mom (56 years old and lives in Chattanooga) was diagnosed with Cirrhosis this past September and is in dyer need of a transplant. I found your blog from the healingwell site and would love to be able to send a more personal email and get your two cents/any input at all on how to help my mother.
If you would share your email- I would very much appreciate it.
Mine is: ritawatsonswork@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Rita