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Old 04-22-2010, 05:04 PM
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patty48
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Originally Posted by dphelps
This is probably not the answer you would expect. I am an organ recipient. Many, many,years ago I was given a transfusion during surgery. It was tainted with Hep C and I was ill for a long time before my liver finally had to be transplanted. I would never wish this disease on even my least favorite person. Through the grace of God and a wonderful donor, my life was saved 2 years ago, My surgery, recuperation and thus, my life, could not be better. I cannot begin to express my joy and thankfullness to this person who thought so unselfishly to give a precious piece of their own life to save mine.
And you're why I'm a donor......
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