“To be able to continue to participate in my daughter’s and grandchildren’s lives is one of many blessings.”

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Dear Donor Family

I’m 56 years old, mother of four adult daughters, grandmother of 13 grandchildren. Since I came home from having my kidney transplant, the need to write you has been on my mind. What do I say? What words do I use?

It’s been about four months since my transplant and when I reflect on the gift of life I have been given, I tear up for I am so full of gratitude at another chance at life. To be able to continue to participate in my daughter’s and grandchildren’s lives is one of many blessings. Yet at the same time, I feel your loss and give my condolences. As a mother, I feel the pain and I can only imagine the grief. I was at 8% kidney function and had been on the transplant wait list for over three years, when I got the call on at 11:15pm, that they had a match for me. It was so surreal to me, I was beginning to lose hope, but trying to stay strong for my daughters as they had recently lost their father to cancer. I will forever be grateful for this second chance at life. I believe God has a purpose for me. I am now back at work as a Substance Abuse Counselor and can continue to give the message of hope. I get to live a humble life. Thank You and I hope to hear from you.

God Bless

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