THE MIDNIGHT PHONE CALL THAT WILL HOPEFULLY CHANGE MY DAD’S LIFE
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Last night, a 21-year-old individual died in Long Island
and he left a very precious gift for my dad - his kidney. For a long
time now, my dad’s dream has been to receive a new kidney so that
he would no longer have to depend on a dialysis machine to keep him
alive. For those of you familiar with the organ donation process, you
know how difficult it is to find a match, and families wait for years
for one, just as my family has.
Last night, the phone call from the hospital brought my dad
closer to his dream of independence. Ever since his kidneys stopped
functioning, my dad’s body has become an enemy to him, instead of a
lifelong friend. This new kidney, if it works, will once again set
things right.
As excited as my family is, the news of this new
kidney is at the same time bittersweet. Someone had to die in order for
my dad to receive this extraordinary gift. And that someone had to
have had signed a statement stating that in the event of their
death, their functioning organs would be donated to those who are
in need of it.
This gift is priceless. My family does not know how to
begin to thank the family of the individual who donated this kidney to
us. There are no words for such a godly act.
Even as I write this I am choked with emotion. It further
convinces me that even in death one can still leave a remarkable and
lasting impact on others’ lives. It is the force that makes me want to
be better than what I am now so that I may further serve my
fellow human being in an unselfish way. It is
the continual reminder that even the seemingly small
actions are the ones that define us as extraordinary human beings.
THANK YOU to the nameless, but revered 21-year-old who is giving my dad a second chance at life. 
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WOULD YOU DONATE YOUR ORGANS IN THE EVENT OF YOUR DEATH? |
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June 12th, 2005 at 11:52 pm
I’m happy for your dad, you and your family, D. Even though this wonderful individual died, he’ll remain in many people’s hearts including yours and your family’s forever. Through unselfish people like him/her are what make this world a better place…
Take care. xoxoxo
June 13th, 2005 at 11:34 am
God bless you, your family and the donor’s family! I’m a dialysis nurse and I know the transplant waiting period in NY is now 5 years. Please support your dad in taking care of his new kidney (i.e diet, meds, md appointments etc). Take care!
June 14th, 2005 at 11:32 am
Hi! D, I’m happy for you and your family. Miracles do happen. Just keep the faith. Take care! E!
June 14th, 2005 at 10:11 pm
Hi!I’m happy for you and your family ! God is close to us and will help everyone even in difficult situation. Keep the faith !
June 17th, 2005 at 9:51 am
Daphne, I’m glad your father can be better. I remember when my mom must go through hemodialysis twice before she died.
You hang in there….
June 20th, 2005 at 10:54 pm
If u believe in God,and u have faith,u will have the positive answer,only “HIM” knows everything! God bless u all,esp.u’r dad & to the family who gave u’r dad a big big life! more power to u’r dad!
June 21st, 2005 at 8:06 pm
i would donate an organ. it seemed eerie in the beginning, but since being exposed to the clinics, my heart just went to these patients in need.
i’m so happy for you and your family. i’m hope this is the one for your dad. happy belated father’s day (?)
June 22nd, 2005 at 6:18 am
i would donate if god permits.my mom has been suffering with SLE (lupus) for more than 10 years already.recently, she had to go for dialisis as well as her kidney almost gave way, but neverthenless, she has been in and out of the hospital for many other types of problems as well, this disease attacks every part of her 1 by 1. she is my super mom, strong at heart no matter what comes her way. hope your dad pulls through this rough time for the better too.take care.
regards, donna
June 25th, 2005 at 6:33 pm
Hey you…sorry I’ve been afk so long. I’m so happy for your dad! How are things going with the transplant? Now there’s something to track in a journal. You ought to help HIM start a blog about his experience. I’ll e-mail you later. Take care. And *bows* to your dad!
June 27th, 2005 at 9:05 am
That’s great news and I’m happy for your dad, you and the rest of your family!
That 21-year old is truly a hero! 
I, myself, am signed as an organ donor. My reason for being one is simple: I will have NO use for any part of my body when I die— I might as well be of help to someone who still has the chance to live— and in this way, at least a part of “me” still lives. 
Anyway, I wish you and your family… especially your dad all the best! I hope he pulls through. 
June 27th, 2005 at 10:33 pm
Praise the lord!!!wow!!!that 21 yr. old must be a falling angel for u and ur family…i can say it’s destiny…i mean GOD is GOOD,GOD is GREAT!!!well, if i were in the shoes of that 21yr. old, i probably would do the same thing…it’s amazing when we get to help other pips with all our heart…oh!my gosh!im starting to cry here…
June 29th, 2005 at 6:08 pm
I would like to comment about that youre beautiful
June 30th, 2005 at 11:25 am
That sounds fantastic!
I would donate my body parts, but I don’t think they would do any good for anyone, my body is saturated with alcohol and other toxins.
Maybe I should clean up.
September 11th, 2005 at 9:50 pm
Im so happy for your dad and your family your dad will now have a better quality of life.I encourage people to let there families know of their wish to donate organs and give the gift of life.
January 18th, 2006 at 10:06 pm
ei! how’s your dad doin” now? hope he’s doin’ good….
anyway, i’m so touched with what happened…. hope all the people on this human world would be as good as the said family….
more power!
January 29th, 2006 at 10:46 pm
It’s very precious
keep it as a gift that man
give u r dad a kidney as a respect for die one
February 1st, 2006 at 8:28 am
You’re a gifted writer. I know you will go places. Your story about your dad and the other things you wrote about, it comes from your heart and it shows. God will be honored as you use your talents for Him!
February 21st, 2006 at 6:50 pm
My dad had a kidney transplant 10 years ago, and my aunt just had a kidney transplant this weekend. Everyday I’m grateful to the donors’ families. I wish your dad all the best.
April 30th, 2006 at 8:52 am
Im happy for you dad,and my family,gotis close to us and will help every one even in difficult situation keep the faith.
April 30th, 2006 at 8:54 am
I want be your friend”s all
May 8th, 2006 at 9:39 pm
ey, good luck and God bless w/ ur dad…hope things turned out well.
btw, nice blog, great ideas u got here! keep it up!
May 14th, 2006 at 7:15 pm
You Look great and amusement
May 17th, 2006 at 11:12 pm
hey! howz ur dad? hope everything’s fine now.. i wish we could be friends? God Speed and more power!
WORLD PEACE!!!
May 20th, 2006 at 11:48 am
Well thats good, hope everything turns out well for u and ur family. Good luck!
May 22nd, 2006 at 3:42 am
am also interested in being a donor. just don’t know where to begin. am 47, female, very healthy.
I know you’re feelings now are hard to describe. Your dad is very lucky. He will be alright, don’t worry.