My mother's anatomical gift ...

[Christy]

On Monday my family received a letter stating who my mother's corneas went to. One went to a 54-year old woman and a 83-year old man, both suffering from cornea disease.

Here is the poem the enclosed ... written by a women who received a cornea transplant.


Thank You by Carole Bergman
cornea transplant recipient
Long Island, New York

An incredibly astounding gift,
Priceless beyond worth.
The power to see the beauty
And the lovelines on Earth.
To see the sun set in the west.
Be aware of each new dawn.
Perceive the radiance of a flower.
Witness a child new born.
To know the rapture and the wonder
Of recognizing cherished faces.
The love reflected in their eyes,
No other sense replaces.
To thrill to a baby's first smile,
A delight beyond mere measure.
And with this most amazing gift,
To grant those we love more pleasure.
Behold the beauty of the Rose.
A bird with fluttering wings,
Comprehend Earth's awesome treasures,
All of life's magic things.
To read a book or paint a flower,
Sculpt with marble, wood or stone.
Compose songs, orchestrate the music,
Create a special poem.
More than diamonds, rubies,
Emeralds, gold or jade,
Is this fantastic favor,
The miracle of sight you gave.
To have the freedom just to walk
And never blindly fall.
A privilege greater than moneyed wealth,
The greatest gift of all.
The exhiliration and the marvel,
Of being able just to see.
Words could never thank you half enough
For the riches you've given me.


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[FMJeff]

You should take the corneas back after that poem. Maybe she couldn't see before how bad a poet she was, but she has no excuse now.

Excuse me while I vomit at the cliched imagery....yes, I will now go vomit like a soft, summer's breeze, or a fluffy dog with its tongue hanging out, pink like a new born baby's vag....


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[Christy]

That was just wrong, Jeff!

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[stickyfingers]

wow...the whole thing is pretty nice....its good to know that people can keep on giving even after they are gone...be proud, your mom's a true hero(en?)...

that sounded wrong and bad





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[FMJeff]

hey i have nothing wrong with appreciation for a gift, just say thank you and try to stay alive long enough to get some use out of them...

i don't need the hallmark card....if i wanted sappy emotionalism ill talk to feistygal.

:)

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[Tenbatsuzen]

Be thankful that the blood types matched...



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[Johnny4]

You know, when I read the heading about your mother's anatomical gift, I thought you were going to talk about having big breasts or something. Now my eyeballs are itchy.

I didn't see anything, I didn't hear anything, I wasn't there and if I was there I was asleep.

[Zoefus]

Christy,

What your mother did by donating her corneas has given 2 people a gift. I would cherish that poem forever.

Zoe

[SatCam]

If it wasnt for your mother, we'd have another two people become one eyed pirates.

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[grlNIN]

Sometimes peoples complete ignorance and brutality suprise me....

Christy your Mother(rest her soul) sounds like she was a beautiful person and now i can see where you get your inspiration from. Keep safe and in touch we all love you and wish you the best in all that you do.




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