It finally arrived!
A friend's son needed a new heart as his heart was failing to do the vital job to keep him alive. He waited five long years and required many hospital stays during that period.
Finally, a couple of Sundays ago, the call came - they found a suitable heart for him!
Things started moving fast; he was taken to the hospital and the organ donor foundation's representative asked them to think of the donor family and say a prayer for them at the time the donor's heart was being harvested. Heartbreaking to think of that family's loss, but elation that her son would now have a chance to live, as he had been in and out of hospital more often as his heart weakened.
The heart was flown from another city, while he was being prepped. Time of course is of the essence, but the highly skilled transplant team was ready.
The transplant was a success and he now is recovering at home and looking to living life to the fullest again!
It only takes a couple of minutes to register online as an organ donor to save the lives of 7 people, and by agreeing to donate your tissue as well, you can improve the lives of up to 50 people!
Do not think you cannot donate because of your age as your organs may not be healthy, but they can also use corneas, bone, tendons, and heart valves.
My donor card finally arrived last week via our snail mail, literally snail! I was surprised our postal service still manages to deliver mail to our post boxes, but that's another story.
What's been happening with the storm damage - well, the school bank is now starting to get a whole new look, and they're working hard to get it secured before our rainy season starts, which can be any time in September.
Our neighbors' claim has only now been settled, but they have to appoint the builders, while our friends further down the road will get an answer tomorrow, or so the broker says; so they're still living in a rental, and of course, are really despondent.
I've been sending them hot sourdough bread once a week, hoping that cheers them up a bit.
The weather really is playing games with us, very chilly at times, but when the hot sun comes out, we enjoy having lunch or tea on the verandah with the sun on our backs! I will never tire of the view from my chair!
Yep, for those who aren't familiar with South Africa, we all have bars across our windows and balconies just in case, as crime, unfortunately, has escalated post-covid.
A simple quick Tuna sandwich and a cup of tea before getting back to work - yes I still work post-retirement in our BnB. I however love my job!
I was so excited to see our garden fairies are back - the Dancing Lady Orchid, aren't they gorgeous!
A peek at tonight's easy-peasy oven dinner served with fresh broccoli and cauliflower & cheese sauce. I did not take a pic of the final plating, as I was late, as always!
Enjoy the rest of your week friends, and please consider donating your organs to give someone else the chance at living a healthy life!
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What an amazing story! I signed up as an organ donor years ago. I love thinking that we get the opportunity to be generous even after we’re gone. I can’t think of a reason not to. 😘
Thank you @zo3d, I totally agree with you. It is nice knowing we can still help once we've moved on!
My sister-in-law recently fractured her shoulder badly and needed a bone graft. Apparently they can even remodel crushed bone to make 'parts' for replacement.
I would find it kind of comforting knowing a family member's death is giving others a chance in life.
Have a great day further 💞
So glad to hear your friend's son is doing well. I have been an organ donor forever...I should update my bits...
Also,so glad things are progressing on other fronts.
Pretty orchids!
Pat is over the moon about her son's progress, she stays with them midweek while his wife is at work but he's already much stronger. He doesn't let things get him down!
They are working 7 days a week to make that massive bank safe, but the road has still not been secured by the Municipality, however, they can't have both projects going at the same time so it's understandable.
Those are my favourite orchids, they're so dainty & really look like little fairies!
Have a great Tuesday Fiona🤗
You have my complete sympathy with workmen around - and the noise 24/7. It's driving us nuts.
Hope you're having a happy Tuesday!
I can just imagine how disturbing it must be for a peaceful village.
As we've been so anxious about the restoration work the thundering noise of stones being delivered for gabion walls as well as the TLB's moving sand all is music to our ears! Contractors are making a killing here at the moment!
But I understand it is highly irritating under normal circumstances.
I totally get you. I'd be in my noppies if I were you!
Re the organ donation, we carried cards in our wallets for years but they became quite tatty. We're now registered on their database & they've sent a nice laminated card to carry plus stickers for our driver's license & IDs. It's very quick registering on their website, took quite a while for them to get back to me.
I used to have a bracelet...I must do it again.
Interesting story, hearing the word hospital everyone has a different perception, anxiety, boredom waiting for patients and other. Looking at the menu the food is certainly delicious. Thank you. Greetings.
Very true, our state hospitals are really awful, but the private hospitals are very nice indeed and only affordable if one has medical aid/insurance.
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