EastCoastLadi Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 ....When Carlton died, I made the decision to donate his corneas to the New England Organ Bank, it wasn't a difficult decision at all, I knew that Carlton would not have argued with me. ...A few hrs after he died the Organ Bank called me, and I answered several questions about Carltons' health and various life history. I knew his corneas were the only thing that could be donated due to the cancer. ...I wanted them to let me know if they were transplanted and if they weren't able to I didn't want to know... Today in the mail, I received a letter from the organ bank, they wrote to tell me that both of Carltons' corneas were given to 2 women from Florida. It was both joyful and sadness. Because of Carltons' death 2 people were given the wonderful gift of sight. Yet, it hit me hard as a reminder of him being gone. I showed my girls the letter when they got home, my oldest was so happy, she had tears in her eyes, my youngest, while still kind of young to comprehend, I knew she was proud of her daddy too. Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 You are so kind to have done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Grace, I think this is so wonderful that 2 women can see because of your kindness. I pray that when my son needs a kidney, he will be as blessed as those two women! Way to go girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Grace, I think it's amazing that you could think about something like that in the midst of all you were dealing with. What a wonderful gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Grace, I find it so admirable that you were able to be so caring and giving as to donate two of Carltons corneas in the midst of his passing. It is just a testament to the kind of giving, loving person that you are - in the process of going through your own grief, you were still looking to help someone else. God Bless You and I am sure that the two fortunate recipients hold you and Carlton in their prayers each and every day. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Beautiful and touching story. What a wonderful gift to give. Thank you for sharing. God Bless!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystleshoe Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 That is awesome and I am glad that they were able to let you know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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