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In the spirit of blogging, I've decide that I should start my own thread.
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My good friend Pastor Pastor recently said ....
I nominate Daniel Alicea king of the "he said, she said" posts.
He is expert in the art of verbal jousting about absolutely nothing.
So here goes absolutely nothing ....
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Have you considered organ donation? According to Donate Life America, A national quantitative study commissioned by Donate Life America in 2004 showed that while 91% of adults support the idea of organ, eye and tissue donation, only one in three is aware of the proper steps for committing to become an organ, eye and tissue donor, as procedures differ from state to state.
The reality is very few have taken the steps to donate their organs. It pains me to know that many will suffer the hurt and pain that transplant patients endure because organs are scarce.
My father waited for three years for a cadaver liver. He died waiting ...
Some may know the steps my family and I took to try to prolong his life - click here for some details. (http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com/showpost.php?p=13391&postcount=15)
God willed differently.
Even so ... I can only wish perhaps that if more people donated their organs somehow things would be different today.
Please take a few minutes of your time to consider this important issue - You have the power to save someone's life ... perhaps long enough for someone to preach the Gospel to them.
What can you do?
1. Commit to Donation-
Laws that oversee donation vary from state to state. It is important for you to know how to ensure your decision to be a donor is carried out.
If you would like to know more about the steps to committing to organ donation ... go to http://donatelife.net/CommitToDonation/
I have committed to share my organs after my death.
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2. Inspire others to Commit -
Click here to see how you can help in this cause.
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I pray that you would find it in your heart to examine this issue.
In His and your service,
Dan
Margies3
03-04-2007, 08:11 PM
That's great, Dan! Seriously! I've already signed the papers to donate my organs upon my death also (if anyone still wants them by that point). I figure even if my heart is useless and most of my other organs are fried, I still have skin. They do use donated skin. And heaven knows, I've got LOTS of that!!
So how about donating blood? Do you do that?? If alot of people hadn't taken the time to donate blood last May before Walt needed it, he most certainly would not be here today. He used 66 units of blood in 2 days!!!!!! Even our 17 year old son has seen the light. He donated his first unit of blood a month ago and plans to make it a regular event. I'd encourage anyone who is eligible - donate!!!
seguidordejesus
03-04-2007, 08:15 PM
We've already signed the papers, Dan. Thanks for promoting this.
Truthseeker
03-04-2007, 08:16 PM
Something just doesn't seem right about organ donation. Probably just me.
Something just doesn't seem right about organ donation. Probably just me.
Theologically ... ethically ... personally???
seguidordejesus
03-04-2007, 08:18 PM
Something just doesn't seem right about organ donation. Probably just me.
Like what? Are your family members going to can your spleen and put it on the mantle? Why would you need it? :highfive
That's great, Dan! Seriously! I've already signed the papers to donate my organs upon my death also (if anyone still wants them by that point). I figure even if my heart is useless and most of my other organs are fried, I still have skin. They do use donated skin. And heaven knows, I've got LOTS of that!!
So how about donating blood? Do you do that?? If alot of people hadn't taken the time to donate blood last May before Walt needed it, he most certainly would not be here today. He used 66 units of blood in 2 days!!!!!! Even our 17 year old son has seen the light. He donated his first unit of blood a month ago and plans to make it a regular event. I'd encourage anyone who is eligible - donate!!!
I've donated blood twice ... in my lifetime ... Margie ... I'm real squeamish about it ... I guess cause I'm alive to see it ... two years ago ... when I had some blood drawn ... I almost ... gulp ... fainted ....
Truthseeker
03-04-2007, 08:21 PM
Theologically ... ethically ... personally???
Just personally, not something I can put my finger on and I'm anurse, go figure. It's a person personal decision.
Just personally, not something I can put my finger on and I'm anurse, go figure. It's a person personal decision.
I can respect that ... truthseeker ... Do you think that it would affect how a doctor might attend you ... ???
Truthseeker
03-04-2007, 08:24 PM
I can respect that ... truthseeker ... Do you think that it would affect how a doctor might attend you ... ???
I'm not following your question, what do you mean by "attend you"?
I'm not following your question, what do you mean by "attend you"?
Well ... some people think that if you were in a life or death situation that a doctor ... might not do everything possible to save you ... if he/she knew you were a donor .....You are aware how regulated transplantation is in the U.S. ... I don't think it even crosses a doctor's mind ...
Truthseeker
03-04-2007, 08:34 PM
Well ... some people think that if you were in a life or death situation that a doctor ... might not do everything possible to save you ... if he/she knew you were a donor .....You are aware how regulated transplantation is in the U.S. ... I don't think it even crosses a doctor's mind ...
I don't think doctors would do that. It's has to be determined very clearly regarding a person condition for donation. Multiple docs would be involved and the liability would be to high for them to knowingly hold tx because one is a donor.
so ... what do you think is your biggest reservation ... Truthseeker????
J-Roc
03-04-2007, 08:38 PM
I've donated blood twice ... in my lifetime ... Margie ... I'm real squeamish about it ... I guess cause I'm alive to see it ... two years ago ... when I had some blood drawn ... I almost ... gulp ... fainted ....
Man up, son! :drawguns "It's a hundred against five"..."I'm scared...I'm scared" :sad
Truthseeker
03-04-2007, 09:10 PM
so ... what do you think is your biggest reservation ... Truthseeker????
Nothing specific, just doesn't seem right.
Nothing specific, just doesn't seem right.
Do you think God frowns upon it?
Truthseeker
03-04-2007, 09:24 PM
Do you think God frowns upon it?
I can't say that. Like I said it could be just me. Kinda like not washing hands didn't seem right to the pharisees.
I can't say that. Like I said it could be just me. Kinda like not washing hands didn't seem right to the pharisees.
Funny ... I understand ...
Sister Truth Seeker
03-04-2007, 11:10 PM
I plan on wearing mine out...my son is cadaver donor(I am not happy about it, but it is his choice)...I personally would not accept anyone's else's organs....
I plan on wearing mine out...my son is cadaver donor(I am not happy about it, but it is his choice)...I personally would not accept anyone's else's organs....
You say that now Sister ... it all changes when you are in the midst of the storm.
Common Myths Of Organ Donation
There is a severe organ shortage in this country. Despite continuing efforts at public education, misconceptions and inaccuracies about donation persist. It's a tragedy if even one person decides against donation because they don't know the truth. Following is a list of the most common myths along with the actual facts:
Myth: If emergency room doctors know you're an organ donor, they won't work as hard to save you.
Fact: If you are sick or injured and admitted to the hospital, the number one priority is to save your life. Organ donation can only be considered after brain death has been declared by a physician. Many states have adopted legislation allowing individuals to legally designate their wish to be a donor should brain death occur, although in many states Organ Procurement Organizations also require consent from the donor's family.
Myth: When you're waiting for a transplant, your financial or celebrity status is as important as your medical status.
Fact: When you are on the transplant waiting list for a donor organ, what really counts is the severity of your illness, time spent waiting, blood type, and other important medical information.
Myth: Having "organ donor" noted on your driver's license or carrying a donor card is all you have to do to become a donor.
Fact: While a signed donor card and a driver's license with an "organ donor" designation are legal documents, organ and tissue donation is usually discussed with family members prior to the donation. To ensure that your family understands your wishes, it is important that you tell your family about your decision to donate LIFE.
Myth: Only hearts, livers, and kidneys can be transplanted.
Fact: Needed organs include the heart, kidneys, pancreas, lungs, liver and intestines. Tissue that can be donated include the eyes, skin, bone, heart valves and tendons.
Myth: Your history of medical illness means your organs or tissues are unfit for donation.
Fact: At the time of death, the appropriate medical professionals will review your medical and social histories to determine whether or not you can be a donor. With recent advances in transplantation, many more people than ever before can be donors. It's best to tell your family your wishes and sign up to be an organ and tissue donor on your driver's license or an official donor document.
Myth: You are too old to be a donor.
Fact: People of all ages and medical histories should consider themselves potential donors. Your medical condition at the time of death will determine what organs and tissue can be donated.
Myth: If you agree to donate your organs, your family will be charged for the costs.
Fact: There is no cost to the donor's family or estate for organ and tissue donation. Funeral costs remain the responsibility of the family.
Myth: Organ donation disfigures the body and changes the way it looks in a casket.
Fact: Donated organs are removed surgically, in a routine operation similar to gallbladder or appendix removal. Donation does not change the appearance of the body for the funeral service.
Myth: Your religion prohibits organ donation.
Fact: All major organized religions approve of organ and tissue donation and consider it an act of charity.
Myth: There is real danger of being heavily drugged, then waking to find you have had one kidney (or both) removed for a black market transplant.
Fact: This tale has been widely circulated over the Internet. There is absolutely no evidence of such activity ever occurring in the U.S. While the tale may sound credible, it has no basis in the reality of organ transplantation. Many people who hear the myth probably dismiss it, but it is possible that some believe it and decide against organ donation out of needless fear.
Dan without a Non-related doner bone marrow transplant my son Johnathan Eckstadt would not be alive today. In 2004 he had the transplant. He is still fighting hard.
He has Fanconi Anemia a very rare genetic blood disease.
The average age is 18 to live....
He is one of the lucky one's thus far....
Nathan Eckstadt
Dan without a Non-related doner bone marrow transplant my son Johnathan Eckstadt would not be alive today. In 2004 he had the transplant. He is still fighting hard.
He has Fanconi Anemia a very rare genetic blood disease.
The average age is 18 to live....
He is one of the lucky one's thus far....
Nathan Eckstadt
Thanks for sharing ... you are truly blessed ... I will be praying for Jonathon... Thank God for His Goodness and His mercy ... thank God someone gave.
Keep holding on, Neck ... He's still a miracle worker.
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