I had a Kidney Transplant & i wanted to give the family something,but i don'!
Question: They have given me so much.
Answers: They have given me so much.
How are you feeling? I know what you mean about your donor family. My daughter had a liver transplant 20 years ago. Back then they wouldn't give us that kind of info. I have sent the donor bank 2 cards with pictures of my daughter. They'll keep them and if the family ever inquires, they'll send them the cards. So far they have never inquired though. I can only hope they take comfort in knowing they gave us the greatest gift anyone could ever get.
You could write your story. Tell about your illness, how you felt being sick all the time. The scary part about knowing you had to count on the generosity of a family to make a decision about organ donating at a time of shock in losing their loved one. Tell them how you felt when you heard you had a donor. The mixed feelings of happiness in getting a donor and knowing someone's family just lost someone they loved. I think they might realize what this gift truly means to you if they can get a feeling on your journey.
Good luck to you.
love honey give them your love
A heartfelt, handwritten letter telling them how much the sacrifice has improved your life would probably mean more to them than anything monetary.
Just take care of the kidney and you...that will matter to them.
Mcdonalds gift cards
The letter and pictures of you and your family.
and maybe a nice something to hang by their front door a plaque or somethign.
Anything you can give them is trivial in comparison to what they lost for you to have a kidney. Just give them your friendship and show them that you are a good recipient for their loved one's kidney.
A heartfelt thanks, a hug, a smile, it takes very little, but can mean so very much.
Congratulations on your success!
Nothing YOU.... could ever do.... WOULD MEAN AS MUCH.....As A THANKFUL.... ATTITUDE!
NO price can be put on Such A GIFT!
You know.... the Sacrifice of a Kidney....to Save YOUR Life.... is a..."Word Picture.......
... Of what JESUS.... did for US..... when HE Died and Rose Again.... IN PAYMENT FOR OUR SINS!
NOTHING we can ever do.... can repay that DEBT!
And that is why.... IT IS CALLED....." GRACE = Unmerited Pardon! "
Thanks for Sharing ! RR
A tree or shrub that they can plant in their yard. They can watch it grow year after year.
Give them a nice mention in your will...!!!
A letter expressing your heartfelt gratitude is the best thing you can do. Nothing else will mean as much. Also keeping in touch & giving them occasional reports of your progress.
get them all together and have areal family gathering talk about what your gonna do as a family that should do it
Darlene, As you know , I had a transplant too,but my donor is unknown. I don't think the family wants anything in return as far as material but does want you to take care and enjoy your gift of life. Keep in touch with them, it probably is gives them a sense of comfort to see how much good their love and kindness is doing. GOD Bless!