Organ Donors

So if you have been reading, you know I post every couple of days well where do I start?? Lol. I was on duty and got called to a structure fire around 0500. Ended up dislocating my shoulder and separating my shoulder joint while pulling ceiling (the entire dining room sheet rock fell on me when I didn't need it to) so needless to say....light duty for me. I HATE, with a passion  hate, having to get up and go to work 8-5 everyday. But this time it was a blessing in disguise. My dad has been on dialysis for almost 7 years. The entire time, on a kidney transplant list. Well low and behold we finally got that call...Monday, January 17, 2011 my dad got the call that he needed to be at the hospital (the one four hours away) as soon as he could. Tuesday, January 18, 2011 my father received a kidney and pancreas transplant. I mourn for the family that lost their loved one. But at the same time I am eternally grateful that they made the life-saving decision to donate the organs. I have every intention (when I am allowed to do so) to write the family expressing my appreciation. My father has been given the gift of life. Not one burdened by dialysis and hospitalizations but one where he can actually live. My son wanted to see his Papa and I told him that he was "at the doctors" and he asked me "When he gets home and gets better he can play with me like a big boy!" It brought tears to my eyes. Even at three years old my son somewhat understands. I love my family, they have made me who I am today and without them I would be nothing! You can't take your organs to heaven, God knows we needs them here!!