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THE ULTIMATE GIFT OF LOVE

Posted by Elva 
· May 11, 2012 

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Saving the life of another person has to be the ultimate gift of love. To be a living donor of half of your liver goes way beyond the love most of us are willing to give. Incredibly we have had five volunteers for our daughter, Janee’, over the years. The hospital puts them through a host of tests.

DISAPPOINTMENTS
The first volunteer, our son, Eric, turned out not a match. Over the years three more people did not qualify. Unfortunately, neither her father or I were eligible because of our ages. Under age 55 is a hard and fast rule.

VOLUNTEERING FOR FAMILY vs. VOLUNTEERING FOR STRANGERS
I would have given my liver gladly for any of my children or my husband, but I don’t think I would be willing to do it for someone outside of the family unless they were a long time friend.  Kathy, Janee’s donor, had known her for a relatively short time when she volunteered. Neither Kathy nor Janee’ has ever had surgery so that is a huge unknown and of course produces a lot of anxiety. What love! Kathy and Janee’ have become soul mates in a very short time. Kathy’s liver should regenerate in two to three months after the surgery and she will have saved Janee’s life. Can you think of a greater gift of love?

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