It seems to me to be appropriate that my first piece of writing shared with you should be a poem written in gratitude to my unknown Donor.

MY UNKNOWN FRIEND

Some time in each and every day

No matter what I say or do,

There comes that quiet moment

When my thoughts turn to you.

I never ever met you

And yet I know you well,

Your courage and your kindness

In spite of the fate you befell.

Your family must have loved you dearly,

For they allowed your wishes to be

They stepped forward and signed the papers

And you gave the gift of life to me.

At a time when their hearts were breaking

They heeded your clear request,

Part of you was implanted in me

What a wonderful bequest.

A part of you lives on in me

And allows me to see the sun.

I celebrate the new life I have

And see it as a battle won.

I find new joy in little things ~

The beauty all around,

The sun, the moon the autumn leaves,

The friendships I have found.

The days move on and I cherish so much

And no matter where or what I do,

There comes that quiet moment

When my thoughts turn to you.

© Linda J. Vaughan

Sunday August 8th. 2010

Written from my heart and with my Donor family in mind too.

Love and hugs,