I got a letter from my donor's family!!!!!!!!

[jbeany]

i had a kidney tranceplant , in Aug of 2008, I've been trying to Wright a letter to the donor family , but I'm just not sure what to say . besides Ty for this wonderful gift u have given me . how can i put it in words , other then putting it that way ?

Welcome to the club.  Sugarlump's post right above yours had some good ideas.

 

My transplant coordinator sent me a list of suggestions:-
Use your first name only
Mention your family or friends
Write about how your lifestyle was affected by organ failure
Say how long you waited for a transplant
Explain the health benefits of the transplant
Show how much this means to you and your family
You may wish to thank you donor's family for the unique gift they have given you
Keep language simple and sincere
Be aware that the donor family freely decided to donate their loved one's organs to benefit others
Forward to Transplant coordinator and remember it may take weeks or months for replies.
Most families are extremely grateful to receive a letter.

I talked about what was different in my life after, and how the improved health was improving things for me and for my friends and family.  In my second one, I talked about having the energy to volunteer and help others as well. 

It's the Wizard of Oz theory - Say thank you, and then add in the "Because, because, because" part.

[willowtreewren]

i had a kidney tranceplant , in Aug of 2008, I've been trying to Wright a letter to the donor family , but I'm just not sure what to say . besides Ty for this wonderful gift u have given me . how can i put it in words , other then putting it that way ?

Hi, MayMay,

Could you please go to the Introductions and introduce yourself? 

I notice this is your first post in IHD. It's nice to have you (and my daughter's name is Meagan!)