Maureen

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Maureen (and everyone else),

I just wanted to respond to you personally. Because I've been

feeling so awful I just couldn't do anything after work but crash (in

considerable pain). I'm behind in everything--e-mails, grading papers,

an almost finished afghan for my niece who got married two weeks ago,

Christmas presents that will turn into B-day presents or worse yet next

year's presents, the list goes on and on). When I got back to my e-mail,

there was over 1000 messages. I tried to read everything, but it was too

much. I just read your most recent update and like many of your posts it

was very touching. Even though I've been absent from print, I've been

here in spriit and prayers. I pray for us all daily, at least.

My 20 year old daughter talks more and more about donating part of

her liver to me in the future. Like I'm sure you understand I am

overwhelmed and frightened about the possibility. She is an angel. Does

anyone know what this would do to her ability to have children? She is

married, but waiting to start a family until she is finished with her RN

program in a year and a half. She says that she will start her family

now, so she can donate if it will inhibit her ability to have children.

It just makes me weep that she is so willing to sacrifice.

Once again, Maureen, your story has been a inspiration. I very much

admire your treatment of your sis-in-law (particularly the building

broken bridges approach)/ I believe the Lord always gives us more than

we can bare (alone), why else would we turn to him if we could do it all

alone? Prayers, hugs, and positive thought to you all. Cheryl ID 43 PSC,

UC