No one is a bigger fan of a honkin' vase of fresh cut flowers then my mom, and so I try to leave some around the house for her as often as I can when I visit. I've been trying to think of an even better way to show my appreciaion for her strength going in to this surgery in particular, and then AH HA!
Bloooooooooooooooood! Donor centers around the country are always thirsting (perhaps not the best choice of words) for donors! So today, I went to Children's Hospital Boston to donate double packed red blood cells. I do this every eight weeks, but with all that's been going on, I missed my appointment in early October. So here's two pints of goodness (and Guiness later) to you, mom!
Chances are, she won't need a transfusion, but that's no reason not to help save another's life.
I found these on http://www.givelife.org/.
Top Ten Reasons To Donate Blood
10. You will get free juice and cookies.
9. You will weigh less — one pint less when you leave than when you came in.
8. It's easy and convenient — it only takes about an hour and you can make the donation at a donor center, or at one of the many Red Cross mobile blood drives.
7. It's something you can spare — most people have blood to spare... yet, there is still not enough to go around.
6. Nobody can ask you to do any heavy lifting as long as you have the bandage on. You can wear it for as long as you like. It's your badge of honor.
5. You will walk a little taller afterwards — you will feel good about yourself.
4. You will be helping to ensure that blood is there when you or someone close to you may need it. Most people don't think they'll ever need blood, but many do.
3. It's something you can do on equal footing with the rich and famous — blood is something money can't buy. Only something one person can give to another.
2. You will be someone's hero — you may give a newborn, a child, a mother or a father, a brother, or a sister another chance at life. In fact, you may help save up to three lives with just one donation.
1. It's the right thing to do.
So get out there and offer up your antecubital space (inside of your elbow) people!
Bloooooooooooooooood! Donor centers around the country are always thirsting (perhaps not the best choice of words) for donors! So today, I went to Children's Hospital Boston to donate double packed red blood cells. I do this every eight weeks, but with all that's been going on, I missed my appointment in early October. So here's two pints of goodness (and Guiness later) to you, mom!
Chances are, she won't need a transfusion, but that's no reason not to help save another's life.
I found these on http://www.givelife.org/.
Top Ten Reasons To Donate Blood
10. You will get free juice and cookies.
9. You will weigh less — one pint less when you leave than when you came in.
8. It's easy and convenient — it only takes about an hour and you can make the donation at a donor center, or at one of the many Red Cross mobile blood drives.
7. It's something you can spare — most people have blood to spare... yet, there is still not enough to go around.
6. Nobody can ask you to do any heavy lifting as long as you have the bandage on. You can wear it for as long as you like. It's your badge of honor.
5. You will walk a little taller afterwards — you will feel good about yourself.
4. You will be helping to ensure that blood is there when you or someone close to you may need it. Most people don't think they'll ever need blood, but many do.
3. It's something you can do on equal footing with the rich and famous — blood is something money can't buy. Only something one person can give to another.
2. You will be someone's hero — you may give a newborn, a child, a mother or a father, a brother, or a sister another chance at life. In fact, you may help save up to three lives with just one donation.
1. It's the right thing to do.
So get out there and offer up your antecubital space (inside of your elbow) people!
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Monica,first of all thankyou for this blogsite! Never thought i would get such a giggle out of bladders,kidneys and ureatrhas!!I Actually learned a thing or two about my insides and i plan to take better care of them also!! more H2O for sure!! I can see why your mom beams when she speaks of you,you are such a great daughter!! Liz,I know you know you are blessed with your girls and your friends! wow! after reading all the comments i wonder if your Head will fit in the operating room!! Someone let me know if i can help in anyway at all...i will hold off on the brownies until i can come up with a recipe that includes..soy,tofu and some sort of sprouts!!Oh Yum!? all joking aside i wish you all good things this week and in the weeks ahead! You deserve all the love and support that everyone is giving you!!
They say husbands are the last to know, but I'm pretty sure Liz (aka Babette for the family)would also like the flowers. Partly because she just plain likes a fresh cut vase, but mostly because of the loving thoughts behind them. She has been so deeply touched by the sincere and genuine support of family and so many wonderful friends. For weeks we have faced this next mountain she must climb, and tomorrow begins the hard trek. As always, I am proud of the courage she brings to the fight. Liz, we send you on your way with all my love, Sweetheart, and of course I'll support you in every way I can. I know you'll not only triumph but make the very best of the journey from here to there. We'll have great stories for the grandchildren (hint to children!!)The events of the past few months have been a cosmic convergence delivering a single message: IT'S YOUR HEALTH, STUPID!! Let's look forward to a happy and VERY HEALTHY 2008.
Well, we're down to the wire! (what wire? who coined that phrase??) Am I sounding just a tad testy?
Actually, no. While the week has been emotionally tough, today, I took a deep breath, and found peace. Marcie Shepard did a lot to calm my nerves -- logging in this morning with this image: "remember, we will all be by your side mentally and spiritually - hope the operating room can accomodate us all!"
OK, I also got a pedicure (it's a girl thing) and had a massage. :) I also have my A-Team here -- Paul, Monica, my sister and Casey The Wonder Dog. And feel so surrounded by the spirits of everyone who is supporting me that it feels plain old silly to be worried or scared!
As my very cherished friend Naomi said today, "Kick the s**t out of this, Lizzie. Cancer's messing with the wrong babe."
With that, I'm off to the races.
look how adorable nurse monie is!
once i am off this medication, you bet i am going to be donating some blood!! i am a universal donor! it is my calling!
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