Today marks the third day in our remembrance of Sam’s passing . On the 22nd four of Sam’s healthy organs went to save four peoples lives. That day was so surreal.. On the saddest day of our lives, Sam was able to give four other families hope.. and we were able to feel that through our grief. I will never forget the kindness and dedication of the transplant team at  the hospital in Clearwater Fl. as they found matches for Sam’s Heart, Kidneys and Liver.

:last night I woke in the middle of the night and remembered standing in the corridor as we watched Sam be shelled in to surgery for the donation. I’d not been able to think of that moment for the last 9 years. Every detail was clear to me as I relived that moment..

I remember what I was feeling. I was (and am) indescribably sad. (crying now as I type) . and I was so proud of Sam..  so hard to explain..

The rest of that day and the next few days, weeks, months are a blur.As fate would have it, we were able to meet on of Sam’s kidney recipient and got to know him and his family. He had 8 extra years of life because of sam before passing away this year.

We don’t know how the other three recipients faired. I can only hope that they too  had their lives enriched..  There’s beauty in not knowing what happened..

You can honor Sam’s memory right now by finding a loved one and letting them know what your wishes are around organ donation. I hope the issue never comes up in your life.. but if it does, them knowing what you would have wanted makes all the difference..

Thank you Sam for your generosity and strength …

we love you my boy

 

nite all, nite sam

-me