I wrote a letter to my donor's family right after transplant. Along with mine I sent one from my daughter and a few from loved ones who wanted to share their gratitude.
Last week at clinic, I received a response. It was from my donor's wife. She was so pleased and comforted that her husband's death resulted in so many people being blessed with the gift of life. It was a heartwarming letter that made me cry. I plan on staying in touch with her and her family.
If you have had a transplant and are hesitating to write a letter, please write that letter.
xoxo
Thanks Vandie, for sharing that. It is such a generous gift that a family passes along - and to have their effort acknowledged and appreciated must be comforting to them after losing a loved one.