Posted by Deanna
on 1/5/2003, 12:57 am
My son received a heart transplant on May 19, 2002. I have written to his donor family and received no response. I feel a strong need to know them and for them to be a part of Keegan's life, because I know without their gift Keegan would not be here with me. I pray for them every night, and often thinking of them brings me to tears. I can't begin to imagine what they are going through. It has not even been a year since they lost their child. I can't help but feel selfish for wanting them to acknowledge my letter, because if this were all reversed I am not sure I would respond either....at least not now. There are just no words appropriate enough to express my gratitude. As far as I am concerned they are my son's second set of parents, and their child his gaurdian angel. I carried Keegan for 9 months, but they gave him life. I would very much like for them to be a part of our lives. i am sorry this is so long. I in no way mean to offend anyone, or intrude on those who are still grieving the loss of a loved one. I just wanted to let everyone know that in my eyes there are no people greater than those who can unselfishly donate their loved ones organs to save the lives of others.
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