21 years ago today a baby boy died

[CarolG]

Liz, I'm keeping Laura and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Nancy]

Very sorry to hear is, I will keep her in my thoughts along with the whole family.

I also 'met' her on the Idol thread...she has spunk!

 

[r3ngels]

My prayers go out to all of you

 

[Aimeedyan]

Prayer said for your family

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Please know that I am thinking of you and I truly hope that Laura has wonderful times in the future.

 

[SueM in MN]

To the OP - Thank you for that post. In July of 1982 my 3 1/2 week old son had a brain hemorrage that left him brain dead. The hardest thing I had to do was sign permission for organ donation. I knew it was the right thing to do, and the logical thing to do, but that didn't make it any easier. Call me selfish if you want, but at the time I didn't care about the other children who were being saved, I just wanted my son to be saved. Over time, I think it's helped with the healing process that we were able to do the organ donation. When ever I meet or read about someone who had an organ transplant as a child I think of it as my son blowing me a kiss from heaven. With your post, I thank you and your daughter for a mother's day kiss from my Michael.

Liz, Acklander...

22 years ago this July my son, Devin, lost his life 3 days after he was born. With him he took my dreams, my aspirations... and the name "Mom" from me.

My mother signed the papers for him to be a donor. I was too distraught.

Years later I heard that he donated at least six different organs, saving so many lives...

He was more than a blessing, to me and so many others.

I smile today for several reasons....

I "met" TiggWDW on the American Idol thread. She is a sweet and lovable child, with an UNENDING love for Davey Archuleta. Your post makes me understand her so much more now. She's an amazing young lady, and you are VERY blessed.

Thanks for this post, Liz. For those of us who have lost a child, just knowing that our children's lives were not in vain... is a blessing indeed.

And to the OP, sorry to hear the bad news in the update. Hope to read a better update soon.

My oldest DD made me proud by signing up as an organ donor when she got her first driver's license. She remembered her grandpa (my dad). When he knew he had terminal cancer, he was told that he would not be a suitable organ donor because of the type of cancer he had. He chose to donate his whole body for medical students to study. He figured if he could not offer anything else, at least he could offer an opportunity for learning to the future doctors who would eventually be saving lives.

 

[TruBlu]

Hi Liz,
Please give your fiesty, sweet girl a big hug from me. I met her on the AI board. While we disagree on which David to vote for , I have really enjoyed posting with her. She was very supportive to me when I had to have an emergency surgery last week. She was very encouraging and sent me lots of virtual hugs.

Please let her know that I really miss her, and I am praying for her!

She is a very special girl.

 

[Liz]

I just read your update. I'll be keeping you guys in my prayers.

I tried to answer your PM but it said you couldn't receive a PM?

 

[ChrisnSteph]

Liz, I'm am praying for your daughter tonight. Please keep us updated!

 

[S. C.]

Your daughter and your family will be in my prayers.

 

[MeMom]

Just read your update. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers as you face whatever is ahead. Keep us posted.

 

[Mackey Mouse]

Absolutely.. hope she is dong better. One of our posters on Coping and Compassion let us know what was going on with your daughter.. we are here for you....and her.

 

[Robinrs]

Liz...

I read your update and am praying for our little girl....

She is a fighter and I know she'll make it through. Remember, trials are just tests and tests are our TESTimony!!

God bless,

Robinrs

 

[Snowy-girls]

Wow what a lovely story-thank you for sharing.Prayers+Thoughts coming your way .x.

 

[java]

Prayers that more good news in your future. I am hoping her recent setback is short lived.

 

[Briarmom]

Keeping your family in my prayers.

 

[Doesney]

Many prayers for good news and soon.

 

[nana2tots]

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Prayers and hugs for all!

 

[4nana]

I am sadden by your update and send lots of prayers for Laura's continued recovery and a most bright future.
Godspeed ^j^