A Living Kidney Donor's Story
FOR ANDY, ONE YEAR AFTER
We ...
shared the pain,
the anxiety,
the fears ...
You ...
share a part of yourself
to give me
and extension of my life.
I ...
share a part of myself
to give you
special thanks,
with my love,
with my life;
for today,
and everyday,
you are in my thoughts.
Carol
10/12/1977
FOR ANDY, THREE YEARS AFTER
Three years ago today.
I wondered,
Would I ever
see blue skies,
feel the warmth of sunshine
again in my life?
Today,
sky is blue
and I wonder,
Do you know how good
the warmth of sunshine feels on my skin?
Carol
10/12/1979
FOR ANDY, FIVE YEARS AFTER
It has been five years now
and at least once each day
I marvel at how beautiful life is ...
and how much love and strength you showed
In sharing part of yourself
with me
so that I can enjoy
the beauty of life.
Carol
10/12/1981
FOR ANDY, TWO YEARS AFTER
Many times I see you
walking from the airplane:
Your first flight,
alone,
stepping into a world of who knows what.
I smile to think
that fear of the unknown
can be conquered with love for another.
When I think of all
You went through,
I went through,
We went through,
a bitter taste touches my tongue
with the ugly thoughts.
And, warmth fills my being
with the beautiful thoughts
Life.
So precious a gift.
To be treasured always.
And I do.
Carol
10/12/1978
FOR ANDY, FOUR YEARS AFTER
Four years ago today
I did not appreciate the beauty of autumn.
I can recall watching
dead leaves falling through the air
causing the trees to look
cold and lifeless.
Now I smile to think of
the beauty of the seasons,
and I know
in the Spring
the trees will again be
warm and full of life.
Today, I appreciate the beauty of you.
Watching colorful leaves
falling gently through the air,
I can recall when
I allowed myself to feel
cold and lifeless.
Now I smile to think of
the beauty of your gift,
and I know
it is to be treasured always,
for I feel
warm and full of life.
Carol
10/12/1980