HELPING DANSK!

by Dansk 69 Replies latest jw friends

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  Dansk

  You guys are awesome!

  But I bet he would call you!!!!

  Interestingly, if the donor has no objection, I would be able to find out who he/she is! If it's one of you guys not only would I DEFINITELY call but I would take a flight out with Claire to personally thank you!

  Everyone here can be proud of themselves. I know you are genuinely serious in wanting to help and as has been shown a number of times there's nothing to be frightened of being a donor. The test for compatibility is simple and yet the end result could have life-saving ramifications for numerous people who are literally staring death in the face. I am one of those people. A stem cell transplant is my only real chance of a full and complete recovery.

  My professor is concerned that I have now had too much chemotherapy so being in remission has given me a much needed break from treatments - but without the stem cell transplant the disease could return and I wouldn't have many options left. I am not alone. Literally hundreds - perhaps even thousands - of sick people are as desperate as I. Some even moreso. There can be no greater gift than to give a part of oneself so that another human being might live.

  I used to be a blood donor (pre-JW days) and it's actually how I met Claire (she was placed on the bed next to mine and as she was giving blood I chatted to her. A week or so later we had our first date - and have now been married for 28 years!). I'm not saying you'll meet your loved one by giving blood or stem cells, but you never know

  Again I'd like to thank those of you who have given me more hope by showing your interest. If the roles were reversed I'd gladly give of mine to help YOU!

  Love and ((((((HUGS)))))),

  Ian
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  horrible life

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  Mary

  Wow, Ian, I didn't realize that you needed a stem cell donor! Please keep us posted. I would love to help you or someone else but unfortunately I do not meet the criteria. As I've had cancer too, they obviously do not want my blood or stem cells.

  All the best to you and Claire.
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  bebu

  I just saw this.

  My husband and I will be doing the marrow donor sign on thing soon.

  A side note: a dear lady in our church, whom we haven't seen since a year+, was seated in the back with her husband, and she had had a marrow transplant last year (got the call on her birthday).

  Ian, I hope and pray you will find a match.

  bebu
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  Sunspot

  What a roller coaster! I only just now saw this thread and on reading the first post I thought "HEY----I can DO something to help Ian", (other than feeling like a helpless blob that is) but reading furher on...it seems I am shot down in flames. I wil be 66 next July--too old to be of any help.

  I mean,, I am familiar with sticking myself with needles and routinely having many vials of blood drawn....so one more wouldn't be a big difference...but I never thought that the AGE of my blood would have presented a problem.

  Dearest Ian....I truly, TRULY hope and pray that you get whatever it is you need...and VERY soon....

  love and hugs always,

  Annie
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  Cordelia

  i dont really understand it but i know i live near you ian and seriously i will have the tests i think i am o too if it will help just let me know i dont mind at all
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  JWdaughter

  I wish I could donate, but I have issues that preclude any kind of blood donations. Then, I wish I could be there to support you, but here I am on the West coast of the US. You have a great attitude and that will count for a lot in your treatment and recovery. I wish you and your Claire well. Take care of each other. You both are in my heart and thoughts now.

  Love,

  Shelly
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  Snoozy

  Ian, please give Claire my love and hugs..

  I KNOW what it is like to be taking care of an Ill loved one.

  I KNOW how tired you can get.

  I KNOW the feeling of hopelessness..

  I KNOW the feelings of guilt..

  I KNOW the frustration..am I doing the right things for him..am I feeding him right...

  I KNOW all the questions I asked myself..thinking I should know all the answers..

  I KNOW how afraid you can be to share your thoughts and feeling with them ...afraid it may be to much for them..

  So afraid of doing something wrong that may hurt them somehow..

  Wanting to spend as much time as you can with a loved one but also having so MUCH to do!

  Watching them suffer and wish you could take it all away for them..such a helpless feeling..

  My heart goes out to you Claire and I wish I was there to give you a big hug and let you cry on my shoulder...

  I remember going in another room and crying my heart out in a pillow then going back in to see hubby with a smile on my face.

  Just remember you are always in my heart

  Big hugs..Snoozy
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  Dansk

  I actually missed the latest posts. I came back to it and couldn't believe the response!

  Annie, you are a gem! No need to feel down because you are considered too old to donate. The fact that you really wanted to is the most important thing. ((((((((()))))))))

  Mary, the same to you! (((((((((()))))))))) Yes, it is most unfortunate that once one has had cancer one is unable to donate blood. Prior to being a JW I was a blood donor and would have gone back to doing it but for contracting this disease!

  Cordelia, ((((((((())))))))) as I've said previously, if you are not a match for me you could well be for someone else. THAT is so important.

  Why is it that more women are interested in becoming donors than men?

  JWdaughter ((((((((()))))))) I understand! I'm just so encouraged that you care.

  Snoozy (((((((((((((()))))))))))))) I know EXACTLY what you went through and you put it down so eloquently. Right now I feel like my old self. However, I know remission is considered only temporary, so I have to make the most of these healthy days!! Fortunately, the weather has been absolutely glorious this past week. Claire and I managed to get away for a few days and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

  I am feeling stronger and healthier and this made me do some gardening. I loved it!! It really is great to be alive and I want to cherish these moments and remember them should I hit the bad times again. The stem cell transplant is my best hope for a cure at this moment in time. It would really be amazing if someone who donated here was a perfect match for me. That's got to be a great reason to celebrate!

  Claire and I are flying to Norway in 4 week's time. We're also taking in a short trip to Sweden. It'll be our first trip abroad together (I've been to Sweden on my own). We'll be staying in Oslo with our dear friend Norm who posts here for around 5 days!

  Love,

  Ian
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  bubble

  Hi Ian, just so you know I have put my money where my mouth is today. I went and gave blood for the first time ever (no Jehovah did not strike me dead on the spot!)

  I mentioned that I wanted to donate stem cells too, so I had to fill in an extra form and give an extra little vial of blood and now I am on the bone marrow donor list. They either take stem cells from bone marrow or blood, and I could be called up for either.

  I really hope I can help somebody like you Ian.

  XXX