In these times of difficulty of
the economy, and of our personal things that surround our daily life.
Comes something so very special, so meaningful, so full of hope. That a
story needs to be shared. And in doing so, it may help someone who is
in pain physically, mentally or spiritually.
This story that I am posting is all about sacrifice and of hope. It is deeply personal and I sat with it for a while wondering if I should share it. My Sister had her final giveaway a few years ago.
Sometimes we find healing in the most unlikely of places. Below is a letter and is not altered by me. You may need to get some tissues.
This may seem odd, but I find that it is a gift, raw, beautiful and from the heart. And has a special place now in my home. I will seek it when I find myself in need, in that very vulnerable moment when I can not find my way out.
Dear family of my donor,
I am sorry it took me so long to write this letter. I have taken pen in hand several times over the last 17 months, but what to write has eluded me until now. My name is Deena and I have raised four children, after my divorce, all alone with no help. Thru support my family, my feet took the physical blunt and I was at the point of being a cripple for the rest of my life.
I had seen several Doctors who basically gave up on any help being available. I am a pretty stubborn person who doesn't give up very easily. Even though I couldn't walk I still worked 40 hour weeks on crutches and in total pain. I then found a Doctor who said, "I can fix you" and that is when my world changed forever.
He operated on my left foot in July 2009. This is the operation that I received your generous gift of your loved one. It has made such a difference to be able to walk pain free for the first time in 5 years. In May 2010 my right foot was done which I didn't receive any donation. They fused it in three places.
The excitement for me was when my 5 year old Grandaughter who had never seen me walk without some form of assistance said, "It's a miracle Grams can walk!" I can't tell you how the joy I felt to be standing upright with her little arms wrapped around my legs in a tight hug, then her little hand slipping into mine as she smiles and says, "Grams lets go for a walk just you and me!"
So, I am forever in your debt and gratitude that your loving kindness in a very sad moment of your life has changed my life forever. I can't say what the future holds for me, my life has always been a struggle, as I write I am plunging ahead after losing my job of 10 years. I have always been a fighter and your donation couldn't have found a better person to host it for the rest of my life. I don't know if your family is religious but God is my Captain and he never steers me wrong.
So, I know they say that donor's family and recipents are not to know one another. I truly would like to know about the kind soul who has made my life once again whole. Hopefully this will come true but if not I understand. I just want to say thank you....but all the thanks in the world can't amount up to the one act of kindness given on the day you or your loved one made the decision to be a donor.
Deena.....
The letter was sent to the donor center. And of course to protect information, they had to delete a few things. And then they sent it to me.
~Paah
This story that I am posting is all about sacrifice and of hope. It is deeply personal and I sat with it for a while wondering if I should share it. My Sister had her final giveaway a few years ago.
Sometimes we find healing in the most unlikely of places. Below is a letter and is not altered by me. You may need to get some tissues.
This may seem odd, but I find that it is a gift, raw, beautiful and from the heart. And has a special place now in my home. I will seek it when I find myself in need, in that very vulnerable moment when I can not find my way out.
Dear family of my donor,
I am sorry it took me so long to write this letter. I have taken pen in hand several times over the last 17 months, but what to write has eluded me until now. My name is Deena and I have raised four children, after my divorce, all alone with no help. Thru support my family, my feet took the physical blunt and I was at the point of being a cripple for the rest of my life.
I had seen several Doctors who basically gave up on any help being available. I am a pretty stubborn person who doesn't give up very easily. Even though I couldn't walk I still worked 40 hour weeks on crutches and in total pain. I then found a Doctor who said, "I can fix you" and that is when my world changed forever.
He operated on my left foot in July 2009. This is the operation that I received your generous gift of your loved one. It has made such a difference to be able to walk pain free for the first time in 5 years. In May 2010 my right foot was done which I didn't receive any donation. They fused it in three places.
The excitement for me was when my 5 year old Grandaughter who had never seen me walk without some form of assistance said, "It's a miracle Grams can walk!" I can't tell you how the joy I felt to be standing upright with her little arms wrapped around my legs in a tight hug, then her little hand slipping into mine as she smiles and says, "Grams lets go for a walk just you and me!"
So, I am forever in your debt and gratitude that your loving kindness in a very sad moment of your life has changed my life forever. I can't say what the future holds for me, my life has always been a struggle, as I write I am plunging ahead after losing my job of 10 years. I have always been a fighter and your donation couldn't have found a better person to host it for the rest of my life. I don't know if your family is religious but God is my Captain and he never steers me wrong.
So, I know they say that donor's family and recipents are not to know one another. I truly would like to know about the kind soul who has made my life once again whole. Hopefully this will come true but if not I understand. I just want to say thank you....but all the thanks in the world can't amount up to the one act of kindness given on the day you or your loved one made the decision to be a donor.
Deena.....
The letter was sent to the donor center. And of course to protect information, they had to delete a few things. And then they sent it to me.
~Paah
