Posted by Janet As for the question, does it get easier....that is an almost impossible question to answer. Yes the feelings soften over time, but they never go away. There is something about loosing a part of you in your child that never heals completely. You learn to live with it, but you never 'get over it'. But yes, there is a time when you can think back on the good times, and be able to smile, it takes a long time, but someday you will be there, and not even realize it until it is there. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers this weekend as we get into Mother's Day...I found it was the most difficult day I had to deal with. If you need me, let me know. Hugs, Janet
on 5/7/2003, 11:14 pm, in reply to "Re: New here"
Lynne, The feelings you have are very normal. I have days when I want in the worst way to know who the recipients of Joe's organs are, and then there are other times that it doesn't matter. Just knowing that he was able to save the lives of a few more people is enough for me. We have been 'adopted' so many times over the years by so many wonderful recipients, that if I never get the chance to talk to or meet Joe's, it is ok with me, because all of them are so grateful for the gift of life that I can not imagine that they are not just as loving and caring as all that I have met. Give yourself some time, whether it is a month, a year, or five years, when and if the time is 'right' you will know, and you will be ready. If you need to chat, please let me know. If you want to know about Joe, there is a link to his story at the top of the donor page. And I would love to hear more about your son, Justin.
Joe's Mom
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