Originally posted by Disney/Cheer Mom
I know this is off the subject but I'm so excieted about the phone call I got this morning I just have to share it.
Ten years ago I joined the National Marrow Donor Program with the hopes of one day being a match for someone. I was told however the chances of being a match were slim and I might never get a phone call. Well this morning that phone call came.I am a potential match for a 23 yr. old male with acute myelogenous leukemia. In two weeks I need to go and have some more tests done to see if I match well enough to be an actual donor for the patient. I am so filled with emotions right now that I can hardley see my computer screen though the tears. I feel so blessed to possibly be able to help someone in this way. So if everyone can say an extra prayer that I am a match and another for the patient I'd appreciate it.
This is a wonderful story, and I thought that I'd share a similar one that I had heard with you.
I was recently at a cousin's wedding. We live far apart, and I had not seen him for quite some time prior to the wedding, and I had never met his new bride.
At the rehearsal dinner, one of the most memorable toasts was one given by a man who had received a narrow transprant from ny new cousin-in-law. Under the rules of the transplant program, they did not learn each other's identity until a year or so after the transplant.
Well, the transplant was a complete success, and the recipient is doing very well. His famiily and my cousin's family have grown very, very close as a result of this connection. They refer to each other as their DNA family, and everyone at the wedding was very touched by my cousin-in-laws selflessness in donating and the extraordinary relationship that came from that gift of life.
About 10 years ago, I registered for the registry. I remember thinking at the time that I hoped that I would never be called, but that if I were called, then I would willingly answer. After going to that wedding, my attitude changed. I hope that I am called.
I hope for both your sakes that you are a good match.
) But after actually seeing them, they all thought they were really nice and even said they would them after our trip. (I guess they were expecting pink with flowers.) So an extra thanks from the guys.
Although Sarah might beg to differ, sweltering out there inland, hehehe. Either way, the Magic is a joyous sight to see anytime.
See you all soon!
