I'm happy to announce that my uncle recently received a liver transplant at the wonderful St. Luke's in the Houston Medical Center. He had been on the waiting list for about 7 months so when the call came, we were surprised and thankful. He had went through tedious amounts of tests, blood work, paper work, and other routines just to qualify. Though he was frightened and excited to trade in his old non-working ill liver for a newer one, he was thankful more than anything for the donation from the person who obviously no longer needed it and who was laid to rest.
Unfortunately, one of my younger cousins, Ronda, was involved in a tragic motorcycle accident back last year in Campton , KY.
We rarely dwell or even like to think about death. It's something we hope is an event that is way-way-far off! It can be a scary or depressing topic. On top of that, who even wants to think about what happens to our body parts after the fact? However, preparing for your death should be another item on your task list for life's ever occurring events. Since death is an event that none of us can avoid, it's best to get prepared now instead of leaving the unhappy tasks to our grieving family members.
There are so many people in America still on that ever long waiting list just hoping and dreaming for a donation of life. Many still pass on without having the chance or being educated about donating to save a life. Growing up, I heard absurb horror stories about organ donation. Check out some of these organ donation myths. Yet organ donation can be the greatest gift you could ever give to someone....just ask my uncle! < -->
Become a donor at: http://www.organdonor.gov/ or call 1-888-ASK-HRSA.
Don't fear death for God created the cycle of Life. He made a donation to you so it's your turn to make a donation of life.
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