whocares 0 #26 December 17, 2003 [/url]Hell yes i am. Here is one of the reasons why. RIP " OD" Go Big My friend.... This is a story from the Gift of Hope website, Kevin was my best friends. My wife wrote this .. http://www.robi.org/dfr/personalstories.asp# This morning, a very good friend of mine was pronounced brain dead after a snow mobile accident two days earlier. He was only 37 years old. He just got married four months ago, and now his newlywed bride is a widow. It was a devastating blow to all of his friends and family. Kevin was the nicest guy any one would ever want to meet. There was not a soul on this earth who could ever say a single bad word about him. The pain we all feel right now is overwhelming. However, all day long my husband and I kept talking about all of the families out there today who are getting a call telling them to go to the hospital because their prayers were answered... they finally have the organ that they were waiting and praying for and now their loved one will live. As painful as Kevin's death is, it is so comforting to know that even at his worst, he is doing his best. So many lives were saved today because of Kevin's love, and his love for others has helped ease our pain. It is through his death that he gave life. We love you Kevin, and you will be greatly missed. God bless you and all of the lives you have touched... especially those of the lucky recipients of your greatest gift. You may not have had any children of your own, but you have still given life. WE LOVE YOU KEVIN! From Shannon Ryan [url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #28 December 17, 2003 I won't need them when I am gone...they can take whaterver they need. You know one of the biggest things that annoyed me growing up? My mom telling us not to donate....her paranoid reason why???? She claimed that the medical staff wouldn't give 100% to save you if they knew you were an organ donor. Did I mention she is a BSN?_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #29 December 17, 2003 Yep. Got the sticker and everything. After they harvest what is needed, burn me up and let my S.O. take me up for one last time in the skies and let me go.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoysPlayThing 0 #30 December 17, 2003 Hmmm.... That is a very good question. I remember when I was married I really wanted to get one of those stickers on my license, But My husband said he didn't want me to because he was afraid that if something happend to me that it would be more important for them to wheel me off to start cutting me up, before he could see me or say goodbye..... Ah! He was a strange man anyway! _______________________________________________ My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #31 December 17, 2003 LOL... they can't harvest your organs without consent from next of kin. The little sticker tells them to keep you on life support so the organs stay viable after brain death til they can obtain consent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bshl 0 #32 December 17, 2003 Once I'm gone, I certainly don't need 'em anymore. Give 'em to someone who can use them and save a life... Blue skies and happy landings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #33 December 17, 2003 QuoteOnce I'm gone, I certainly don't need 'em anymore. Give 'em to someone who can use them and save a life... "Cold cuts!" mh"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
