Saturday, March 29, 2008

A Very Special "Thank You" Card

I had donated whatever could be used of Jim's body to the Tissue Center of Central Texas.

Today, I got a card. It says,

Dear Donor Family,

When your life changes due to someone else's precious gift, there are no words to express your gratitude. Please know I will always cherish the gift and remember your loved one.

Ryan


Ryan, I don't know who you are, or what you have that used to be Jim's, but I am so glad that a living person can use what he chose to throw away.

You will always be in my thoughts.

8 comments:

  1. I hope that made your day a little better :)

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  2. I'll let you know, when I stop crying.

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  3. How awe inspiring. And human. Your loss became a miracle for someone else. Doesn't make your loss hurt any less, but enjoy your well deserved lemonade as best you can.

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  4. You're right, Marsha. Maybe a night's sleep to put it in perspective.

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  5. Wow JT i know it's hard hon but Jim is living on threw this person what a great gift you gave him. Thinking about you today sweetie hang in there..............breeze

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  6. Thanks, Breeze...

    While I am very happy that something of Jim's helped someone else, the idea still stirs up some uneasy feelings.

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  7. Whether it was you or Jim who made this decision, it was a great one. At such an extremely difficult time, too.

    My daughter will definitely donate any part of me that is useful and that is fine with me. Only once I die, though.

    I don't want any Hospital letting me die because they want my organs. Sorry, hope I'm not being insensitive. I don't mean to be.

    Your tears should be tears of pride, Ronni. That person must be so thankful that there are people like you and Jim in the world.

    Very touching.

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  8. wow I have no words to express how reading that made me feel..let alone how it made YOU feel..(((((((((HUGS)))))))

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