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Permalink Reply by Semary Rose on July 9, 2011 at 7:59pm

Wow.  I don't know what to say.  How did you do reading this? 

Permalink Reply by Sandra LaBonte on July 10, 2011 at 8:32am

The words mixed emotions are not strong enough to describe the feelings I have. I thought I was prepared because I had already received a general letter from Life Link telling me the  surgeries were successful and that Kasey had saved 4 people. I know my baby would still be gone even if I didn't donate, but it is so hard to read or even think that there are pieces of my baby all over Florida. (sorry if that sounds too graphic). She is supposed to be at work, or with her friends or sleeping in her room not inside 4 strangers. On the other hand this gentleman said exactly the right thing. With Kasey being my only child the burden of grief is complicated with the thought that she will be forgotten. Since she had no kids or siblings it helps to know someone else will be remembering her.

Permalink Reply by Semary Rose on July 11, 2011 at 9:02pm

I cannot even begin how I would feel about something like that.  But he did, indeed, write the best sentiments possible.  She will forever be in those families' hearts.  But what a complex topic.  I am thinking of you and wishing you some sort of comfort in this letter. 

Permalink Reply by nadia on July 9, 2011 at 8:00pm

Such a lovely letter - Kasey you are gorgeous angel !!! Dear Sandra love and hugs to you...

Permalink Reply by franklin grove on July 10, 2011 at 12:15am

i am very moved by this letter to you from this person.. i loss my baby boy michael on feb 7 2011 he was only 10 yrs old  we also donated his little organs to 4 people 2 kids and 2 adult men the children were a little girl and 11 yr old boy..we cant have contact for one year after they had michael s gift for them so i have to wait til feb 2012 but i look for the day when i can talk or even meet with them..they only new how precious the life is that is in them now.. michael was such a good loving tender little boy..

Permalink Reply by Sean Casey on July 11, 2011 at 11:13pm

That's beautiful.  I'm glad it came to you, and that you're willing to share it with us.

 

*hugs*

Permalink Reply by Starr edwards on July 12, 2011 at 6:07am

I don't know what to say . My son was a donor 
Also and it will be a year which will be feb 14th and 
I don't know if I want to hear from them or not . It's
Hard to think of his organs somewhere else . But that's
What he had on his license so I had to do what he wanted
But I know his heart still beats. Hugs to u Hun 

Permalink Reply by franklin grove on July 12, 2011 at 6:57pm

my dear friend i also loss my 10 yr old son michael on feb 7 2011  and we shared his life also with 4 other people that needed michael to help them to live..i am not a donor and never would have done this but in the hospital at night when i went for a walk in the hall way i felt my son telling me to do it that he was ok for it.. so i made the decision and a little 9 yr old girl has life today for my michaels talk with me  he also gave life to a 11 yr old boy  and to to men 53  and 49 yrs old..so in his own loss he saved 4 people..what a loving lord we serve no greater gift then to lay down your life for another..my love to you all in christ jesus..lol  your franklin

Permalink Reply by Ruth on July 13, 2011 at 11:26pm

Dear Sandra,

Thank you so much for sharing this with us.  It was very brave and loving of you to share Kasey's life with these strangers. We have all heard of muscle memory?  There are now longitudinal studies that are demonstrating that many times our cells lend memories to others they are shared with. I believe it will not be just the gift of health you shared with them but the gift of Kasey's spirit as well.  I hope the letter was a blessing as well.  Thank you to all the donor families.

Permalink Reply by Sue Waxman on July 14, 2011 at 8:59am

How beautiful and meaningful. How beautiful and amazing that "J" has taken the gift he has been given and made the decision to make it truly a blessing and he is determined to make the world a bettter place. I am also an organ donor and a bone marrow donor. I am thinking that this letter made you cry and smile and cry and cry....and do a lot of thinking. Kasey's legacy - giving other's life. I believe we are all on this planet for a definning moment. I am so blessed to read this very personal letter. I pray for you daily. Huggs Sue

 

Permalink Reply by farida narain on July 21, 2011 at 8:20pm

Sandra It is indeed a great blessing to know that someone was given a chance to live because of your precious daughter.  The pain of losing her will never diminish but you may take comfort in the fact that the persons who have a part of her are very grateful and appreciative.  Its been 8 months since my beloved daughter was killed and at times I feel like dying because only then will the pain leave me.  We who have lost our loved ones are wearing a pair of shoes that we wish we didi not have to wear.  Our hearts will forever be broken and we pray for comfort and strength to carry on.  Warm hugs and blessings to all.

Farida.

Permalink Reply by Sandra LaBonte on July 21, 2011 at 8:39pm

Thank you. I feel like dying everyday. Thanks for caring.Sandy