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ajs
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Username: Ajs

Post Number: 802
Registered: 03-2008


Posted on Monday, October 28, 2013 - 04:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hi All,

Yesterday was my 5th 're-birthday', as we call it at our house. Saturday was the day my donor Jody died. I have been in contact with his Mother, but not formally. I know her name as well. Last week, I randomly came across the place where I had put her notes, and noticed something I had not before. A clue to where they were from. I think he wanted me to find it. Thursday I wrote her a letter, and sent it to Duke.

Later that afternoon, it occurred to me to put the new info in google, and wham! First hit on the page was his memorial site. My sister, who was with me that fateful day, is a blond named Gail who lives in Georgia. So is Jody's Mom. This site was very tearful for me, especially video of him playing guitar and goofing off. The things his Mom has written are heart wrenching. I can only thank he and Gail again for their courageous and loving decision, and am bound to keep part of Jody alive in this world, as he has done for me.

http://jody-summers.last-memories.com/

Jody
Double-Lung transplant at Duke on 10/27/08
Pulmonary Fibrosis with traction bronchiectasis

http://healthierlungs.com

Live each day as if you were living forever, and live each moment as if it were your last.

DAP1122
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Username: Dap1122

Post Number: 3476
Registered: 05-2008


Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 08:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

AJS,

Simply incredible. I think I'd probably cry for hours if I came across my anonymous donor in that manner.

God Bless!!
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Hostess Risé
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Username: Rise

Post Number: 17902
Registered: 05-2003


Posted on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 - 02:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Dear Armand
You are a beautiful soul. Your donor is very proud of you.
We are all spiritual beings and the fact that you found your donor makes your anniversary very special.
CF- dx at 2yrs. 2nd double lung tx-05 JMH
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