I want to apologize for the lack of posts on my part over the last month. We've had almost a straight month of visitors and it's taken me a few weeks to get back to some sense of normalcy, which my new husband and I have yet to really obtain!
On to my thoughts...
Well, Joe and I went to church this Sunday and during the Prayers the pastor recited a long list of those needing healing in their sickness, or those families who need comfort in their grieving. Among the list, an individual's name was given and the pastor asked for prayers as this person waited for new lungs. Of course, I immediately thought of our Steve, but then a bittersweet moment occurred to me. As we were all praying for the friend of this congregation I wondered "who was praying for the donor and donor family?"
All I could think of during the rest of this service was the donor and their family. I prayed that this person would live their purpose in a happy and loving environment and have no regrets. I thought of the family and the heartbreak that is about to unknowingly unfold before them. I thought of Steve's post last week and the word's that brought me to tears:
Every night I prayed for my donor and their family – I prayed that my future donor was enjoying their life, and getting done what they needed to get done… And I prayed my donor’s family would be comforted – and given the strength and compassion to give a gift. And I prayed that I had the strength to survive – and afterwords, that I would, maybe, have one good year to enjoy with Laura… And if I had to die after that year, I could at least leave her with some good memories – and leave on a little higher note…
As I left the church on Sunday I wondered if the person waiting for their 2nd chance at life was thinking and praying for their donor! I sure hope so!! I hope that this person is like our Steve who NEVER forgot the girl who gave him life, and in his hours near death only thought of his beloved Kari...who he didn't even know at the time!
So as you reflect, wish, pray, think happy thoughts, meditate, or whatever you do in your quiet moments....don't forget those selfless souls and their families!
