If I Could Write a Book...

Marissa · 10-07-2006, 02:02 PM

I just received an invitation to attend a dinner in November for families of Organ Donors and Recipients in Baton Rouge LA. Whew~emotions....

I'm not sure if I'll go, but I've got 2 people that I am going to talk to this about and ask if they'd go with me. I'll even pay their airfare. I just don't think I can do it alone. If we make a weekend of it, we could go to Church at the Church where Mark died, that might bring this all full circle for me. Again WHEW~

for guidance

JustB · 10-07-2006, 02:10 PM

Prayers Marissa.

I know that when my sister in law met her donors family it was a joyous and soulful event. Ronya said she needed to show the family that she was worthy of the gift she received and to show them she was taking nothing for granted.

Anne R · 10-07-2006, 02:34 PM

HeidiHo · 10-07-2006, 02:42 PM

LanelT · 10-07-2006, 02:55 PM

for your decision and wisdom in making it. It could be an awesome experience for you.

A couple years after my dad's transplant he went to the transplant olympics to compete and they have a time where they honor donor families. It was a wonderful experience for him and my mom. We don't know who his donor was but it was good for him to be able to look at peoples faces and know that it could have been a family member of someone he saw or talked to.

Tess · 10-07-2006, 03:56 PM

God is so good....just this morning in the shower He brought you to my mind and I spent time praying for you. I was thinking how funny that I don't even know you but ever since I only recently read the whole thread about Mark, you have been on my heart. How I wish I could pray with you in person. Maybe some day.

I believe very strongly about organ donation, thank you for any gift that was given. I am praying for you about this

Marissa · 10-07-2006, 04:01 PM

Thank you all for your prayers. I've asked two people to go with me in November. Marks best friend and his work partner, both were with him in Baton Rouge when Mark collapsed and died. I think this would be good for all three of us.

I do know that if I ask his Aunt to go with me, she'll do so in a heartbeat. I think it's pretty much a done deal that I'll go, it's just who will go with me.

Thanks.

Traci · 10-07-2006, 04:32 PM

Marissa~

It is so ironic that you got this e-mail. This past Thursday I was in bible study. We are doing the living the fruits of the spirit. Both this past week and the week before as we were talking about the fruits I talked about you and your relationship with Mark and your life since his death, you are inspiring people here in Ohio with your story.

~Traci

Marissa · 10-07-2006, 04:37 PM

Thanks Traci! I'm awed at stories that you guys share with me. I'm just walkin' the path...some days it's just one foot in front of the other, but I'm just walkin' as I feel I should.

*scrapnmyfaith* · 10-07-2006, 04:38 PM

I am glad you are choosing to go sweetie. And who better to go with you than the people you asked.

I think it will help you as well.

Traci · 10-07-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marissa

Thanks Traci! I'm awed at stories that you guys share with me. I'm just walkin' the path...some days it's just one foot in front of the other, but I'm just walkin' as I feel I should.

Marissa you are so welcome!

This past week we did peace and patients. I could not help but bring you and Mark up, for your love story is a beautiful one.

Sandy · 10-07-2006, 05:20 PM

Wow. Prayers!!!

*Maryann* · 10-07-2006, 05:53 PM

Prayers Marissa

my new boss donated a kidney to her biological father (she was adopted) about 4 years ago and she still runs and does everything she did before.
She said this year was the first year that donors could participate in the transplant olympics but she already had conflicts when the dates were posted.

Know that i think of you often. If you are ever in TN and need a place to stay, just give me a call.

Coastiewifebunny · 10-07-2006, 07:10 PM

Marissa...
DO IT! We met one of Morgan's donor families and it was amazing...someday, I hope to the meet the other one....it was such a healing moment for them--to see that their child is still here...still doing good...still helping others....

I am glad you are taking other's with you--they are

events!

Angela

melphy · 10-07-2006, 07:17 PM

That's wonderful!
Prayers and Hugs...

Marissa · 10-24-2006, 07:55 PM

I've made my decision and I'm definitely going. At this point, Becky is 90% sure she will go with me. It's possible that Clark and two other folks will join us also. We will make it a 4 or 5 day trip so that they can take me around and share with me the places they visited.

One thing we will probably do, we ended up with extra $ (like $15,000 extra) from this trip due to the generosity of so many people. The decision has been made to divide it up and donate it back to 3 specific groups, if this all works out, we will be personally presenting each group the money while we are there. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to do this.

Please keep us in your prayers as we get the details worked out as well as for us as we deal the stress and emotions in anticipation of this "event".

Michelle in IL · 10-25-2006, 05:57 AM

continued

Zylafone · 10-25-2006, 08:11 AM

continued

Anne R · 10-25-2006, 08:29 AM

Marissa · 11-02-2006, 08:35 PM

Tonight I purchased all the tickets for the trip. I'll be travelling November 16th through November 22nd. I've already made childcare arrangements, it seems to be falling into place well.

Thanks for the continued prayers.

melphy · 11-02-2006, 09:40 PM

CandleGram · 11-05-2006, 07:09 PM

Karen

Stacy · 11-06-2006, 08:10 AM

Sounds like this will be an amazing experience.

S

Marissa · 11-06-2006, 08:47 AM

Ok...I am laughing because I titled this Organ Donor Gathering and it just hit me that most Organ Donors are not alive to gather

I needed that

it was a rough night. It probably should have said Eye Bank event.

Marissa · 10-07-2006, 02:02 PM

I just received an invitation to attend a dinner in November for families of Organ Donors and Recipients in Baton Rouge LA. Whew~emotions....

I'm not sure if I'll go, but I've got 2 people that I am going to talk to this about and ask if they'd go with me. I'll even pay their airfare. I just don't think I can do it alone. If we make a weekend of it, we could go to Church at the Church where Mark died, that might bring this all full circle for me. Again WHEW~

for guidance

JustB · 10-07-2006, 02:10 PM

Prayers Marissa.

I know that when my sister in law met her donors family it was a joyous and soulful event. Ronya said she needed to show the family that she was worthy of the gift she received and to show them she was taking nothing for granted.

Anne R · 10-07-2006, 02:34 PM

HeidiHo · 10-07-2006, 02:42 PM

LanelT · 10-07-2006, 02:55 PM

for your decision and wisdom in making it. It could be an awesome experience for you.

A couple years after my dad's transplant he went to the transplant olympics to compete and they have a time where they honor donor families. It was a wonderful experience for him and my mom. We don't know who his donor was but it was good for him to be able to look at peoples faces and know that it could have been a family member of someone he saw or talked to.

Tess · 10-07-2006, 03:56 PM

God is so good....just this morning in the shower He brought you to my mind and I spent time praying for you. I was thinking how funny that I don't even know you but ever since I only recently read the whole thread about Mark, you have been on my heart. How I wish I could pray with you in person. Maybe some day.

I believe very strongly about organ donation, thank you for any gift that was given. I am praying for you about this

Marissa · 10-07-2006, 04:01 PM

Thank you all for your prayers. I've asked two people to go with me in November. Marks best friend and his work partner, both were with him in Baton Rouge when Mark collapsed and died. I think this would be good for all three of us.

I do know that if I ask his Aunt to go with me, she'll do so in a heartbeat. I think it's pretty much a done deal that I'll go, it's just who will go with me.

Thanks.

Traci · 10-07-2006, 04:32 PM

Marissa~

It is so ironic that you got this e-mail. This past Thursday I was in bible study. We are doing the living the fruits of the spirit. Both this past week and the week before as we were talking about the fruits I talked about you and your relationship with Mark and your life since his death, you are inspiring people here in Ohio with your story.

~Traci

Marissa · 10-07-2006, 04:37 PM

Thanks Traci! I'm awed at stories that you guys share with me. I'm just walkin' the path...some days it's just one foot in front of the other, but I'm just walkin' as I feel I should.

*scrapnmyfaith* · 10-07-2006, 04:38 PM

I am glad you are choosing to go sweetie. And who better to go with you than the people you asked.

I think it will help you as well.

Traci · 10-07-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marissa

Thanks Traci! I'm awed at stories that you guys share with me. I'm just walkin' the path...some days it's just one foot in front of the other, but I'm just walkin' as I feel I should.

Marissa you are so welcome!

This past week we did peace and patients. I could not help but bring you and Mark up, for your love story is a beautiful one.

Sandy · 10-07-2006, 05:20 PM

Wow. Prayers!!!

*Maryann* · 10-07-2006, 05:53 PM

Prayers Marissa

my new boss donated a kidney to her biological father (she was adopted) about 4 years ago and she still runs and does everything she did before.
She said this year was the first year that donors could participate in the transplant olympics but she already had conflicts when the dates were posted.

Know that i think of you often. If you are ever in TN and need a place to stay, just give me a call.

Coastiewifebunny · 10-07-2006, 07:10 PM

Marissa...
DO IT! We met one of Morgan's donor families and it was amazing...someday, I hope to the meet the other one....it was such a healing moment for them--to see that their child is still here...still doing good...still helping others....

I am glad you are taking other's with you--they are

events!

Angela

melphy · 10-07-2006, 07:17 PM

That's wonderful!
Prayers and Hugs...

Marissa · 10-24-2006, 07:55 PM

I've made my decision and I'm definitely going. At this point, Becky is 90% sure she will go with me. It's possible that Clark and two other folks will join us also. We will make it a 4 or 5 day trip so that they can take me around and share with me the places they visited.

One thing we will probably do, we ended up with extra $ (like $15,000 extra) from this trip due to the generosity of so many people. The decision has been made to divide it up and donate it back to 3 specific groups, if this all works out, we will be personally presenting each group the money while we are there. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to do this.

Please keep us in your prayers as we get the details worked out as well as for us as we deal the stress and emotions in anticipation of this "event".

Michelle in IL · 10-25-2006, 05:57 AM

continued

Zylafone · 10-25-2006, 08:11 AM

continued

Anne R · 10-25-2006, 08:29 AM

Marissa · 11-02-2006, 08:35 PM

Tonight I purchased all the tickets for the trip. I'll be travelling November 16th through November 22nd. I've already made childcare arrangements, it seems to be falling into place well.

Thanks for the continued prayers.

melphy · 11-02-2006, 09:40 PM

CandleGram · 11-05-2006, 07:09 PM

Karen

Stacy · 11-06-2006, 08:10 AM

Sounds like this will be an amazing experience.

S

Marissa · 11-06-2006, 08:47 AM

Ok...I am laughing because I titled this Organ Donor Gathering and it just hit me that most Organ Donors are not alive to gather

I needed that

it was a rough night. It probably should have said Eye Bank event.

10-07-2006, 02:02 PM	#1
Marissa questioning my sanity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 14,776	Organ Donor Gathering... I just received an invitation to attend a dinner in November for families of Organ Donors and Recipients in Baton Rouge LA. Whew~emotions.... I'm not sure if I'll go, but I've got 2 people that I am going to talk to this about and ask if they'd go with me. I'll even pay their airfare. I just don't think I can do it alone. If we make a weekend of it, we could go to Church at the Church where Mark died, that might bring this all full circle for me. Again WHEW~ for guidance
	Living life ...

10-07-2006, 02:10 PM	#2
JustB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,400	Prayers Marissa. I know that when my sister in law met her donors family it was a joyous and soulful event. Ronya said she needed to show the family that she was worthy of the gift she received and to show them she was taking nothing for granted.
JustB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,400

10-07-2006, 04:01 PM	#7
Marissa questioning my sanity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 14,776	Thank you all for your prayers. I've asked two people to go with me in November. Marks best friend and his work partner, both were with him in Baton Rouge when Mark collapsed and died. I think this would be good for all three of us. I do know that if I ask his Aunt to go with me, she'll do so in a heartbeat. I think it's pretty much a done deal that I'll go, it's just who will go with me. Thanks.
	Living life ...

10-07-2006, 04:32 PM	#8
Traci Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 12,162	Marissa~ It is so ironic that you got this e-mail. This past Thursday I was in bible study. We are doing the living the fruits of the spirit. Both this past week and the week before as we were talking about the fruits I talked about you and your relationship with Mark and your life since his death, you are inspiring people here in Ohio with your story. ~Traci Last edited by Traci : 10-07-2006 at 04:43 PM. Reason: spelling

10-07-2006, 04:37 PM	#9
Marissa questioning my sanity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 14,776	Thanks Traci! I'm awed at stories that you guys share with me. I'm just walkin' the path...some days it's just one foot in front of the other, but I'm just walkin' as I feel I should.
	Living life ...

If I Could Write a Book...

Tabs

Saturday, October 07, 2006

Organ Donor gathering ... Eye Bank Event

10-07-2006, 02:34 PM	#3
Anne R Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,689

10-07-2006, 02:42 PM	#4
HeidiHo Back in Va Beach! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Va Beach Posts: 12,333

10-07-2006, 02:55 PM	#5
LanelT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,331	for your decision and wisdom in making it. It could be an awesome experience for you. A couple years after my dad's transplant he went to the transplant olympics to compete and they have a time where they honor donor families. It was a wonderful experience for him and my mom. We don't know who his donor was but it was good for him to be able to look at peoples faces and know that it could have been a family member of someone he saw or talked to.

10-07-2006, 03:56 PM	#6
Tess Forever Lucy's Light Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 2,866	God is so good....just this morning in the shower He brought you to my mind and I spent time praying for you. I was thinking how funny that I don't even know you but ever since I only recently read the whole thread about Mark, you have been on my heart. How I wish I could pray with you in person. Maybe some day. I believe very strongly about organ donation, thank you for any gift that was given. I am praying for you about this

10-07-2006, 04:38 PM	#10
scrapnmyfaith Spring Is Here!!! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: IL Posts: 12,565	I am glad you are choosing to go sweetie. And who better to go with you than the people you asked. I think it will help you as well.

10-07-2006, 05:20 PM	#12
Sandy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,072	Wow. Prayers!!!

10-07-2006, 05:53 PM	#13
Maryann RFL Team Captain 09 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,087	Prayers Marissa my new boss donated a kidney to her biological father (she was adopted) about 4 years ago and she still runs and does everything she did before. She said this year was the first year that donors could participate in the transplant olympics but she already had conflicts when the dates were posted. Know that i think of you often. If you are ever in TN and need a place to stay, just give me a call.
	Dreams Come True, Just Never Give Up on them!

10-07-2006, 07:10 PM	#14
Coastiewifebunny Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,197	Marissa... DO IT! We met one of Morgan's donor families and it was amazing...someday, I hope to the meet the other one....it was such a healing moment for them--to see that their child is still here...still doing good...still helping others.... I am glad you are taking other's with you--they are events! Angela

10-07-2006, 07:17 PM	#15
melphy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stevens Point, WI Posts: 16,124	That's wonderful! Prayers and Hugs...

10-24-2006, 07:55 PM	#16
Marissa questioning my sanity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 14,776	I've made my decision and I'm definitely going. At this point, Becky is 90% sure she will go with me. It's possible that Clark and two other folks will join us also. We will make it a 4 or 5 day trip so that they can take me around and share with me the places they visited. One thing we will probably do, we ended up with extra $ (like $15,000 extra) from this trip due to the generosity of so many people. The decision has been made to divide it up and donate it back to 3 specific groups, if this all works out, we will be personally presenting each group the money while we are there. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to do this. Please keep us in your prayers as we get the details worked out as well as for us as we deal the stress and emotions in anticipation of this "event".
	Living life ...

10-25-2006, 05:57 AM	#17
Michelle in IL Senior Member Frogger Champion! Bookworm Champion! Pacman Turbo Champion! Ms Pacman Champion! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Byron, IL Posts: 3,984	continued

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Zylafone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 9,270	continued

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Anne R Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,689

11-02-2006, 08:35 PM	#20
Marissa questioning my sanity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 14,776	Tonight I purchased all the tickets for the trip. I'll be travelling November 16th through November 22nd. I've already made childcare arrangements, it seems to be falling into place well. Thanks for the continued prayers.
	Living life ...

11-02-2006, 09:40 PM	#21
melphy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stevens Point, WI Posts: 16,124

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CandleGram Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inverness, FL Posts: 13,434	Karen

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Stacy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 8,809	Sounds like this will be an amazing experience. S
Stacy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 8,809

11-06-2006, 08:47 AM	#24
Marissa questioning my sanity Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 14,776	Ok...I am laughing because I titled this Organ Donor Gathering and it just hit me that most Organ Donors are not alive to gather I needed that it was a rough night. It probably should have said Eye Bank event.