Thursday, June 16, 2011

To Whomever Gets the Kidney

Dear Recipient,
I am grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to make your life a little healthier.  I feel honored to be able to donate my spare parts.  Thank you for allowing me to serve you.  I am counting on blessings from Heaven in return.
There are a few things I'd like you to know; an owner's manual for your new kidney, if you will.
Your new kidney has never been exposed to alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs.  It has been flushed with copious amounts of Diet Coke over the years.  It prefers life in a body that will treat it well, take care of it, and take steps to be healthy.  I hope you will do continue to do that.
Your new kidney has been in a body that believes in God, family, and patriotism.  It's previous host was devout and active in her church.  It's previous host loved her wide circle of extended family, and welcomed "family by choice" from all walks of life.  It's previous host paid attention to the political climate and was conscientious about voting in all local and national elections.  I hope you will continue in these things.
Your new kidney comes to you with the hope it will improve your health and give you more time to do the things that matter to you.  It comes with no expectations of anything in return.  But sometimes, perhaps often, you will have the opportunity to do something nice for someone.  I ask that you take advantage of these opportunities.  Small kindnesses, given with love and compassion, make life worth the ride on this crazy earth.
Good luck.  God bless you.
Les

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