Sep 29, 2022

One year ago, a man I never met gave me the gift of a new life. I don't know his name, or his age, or his hometown, or his favorite color, or whether or not he was a husband, a brother, a father, or an uncle...but I know that he was loved, and I know that he was extraordinary.

In my heart I've named him Angel, and his is the first name I mention when I ask God to watch over those that have gone before me, and his gift is one of hundreds that I hope to be worthy of by living a good and grateful life.

Thank you, Dearies, for all of your love and support and prayers and encouragement and good wishes, and for a constant reminder that this life of mine is very blessed, indeed.

And thank you, Angel, for giving me a chance to live it to its very fullest.


 

17 comments:

  1. Lovely post. I'm sure Angel is smiling down from heaven...💕

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  2. What a lovely tribute and I am sure Angel approves 💓

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  3. Love the Sam Toft image, I hope Angel is looking down on you and approves of your new life.

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  4. Congratulations on your 1st Beanversary! A lovely tribute ineed. I'm sure that Angel's family are proud that he has saved lives - a remarkable person. I hope you can get to your planned celebrations after the pesky flu episode. Cheers, Kerry xx

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  5. I can't believe it has been a year already! You have had your ups and downs while keeping your humor. Here's hoping the next year is a large majority of ups.

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  6. Wow that says it all

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  7. Happy beanversary. You've done good taking care of it. And a big Thank You to the donor and his family.

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  8. Happy Beaniversary! I hope you are over the flu stuff and are able to celebrate! I'm sorry your big Indy adventure had to be canceled. I have faith that you will still mark this first of many future Beaniversaries somehow!

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  9. Happy Beanversary, Coni! May your day be filled with reflection and peace.

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  10. Bless your donor! Nothing bigger than the gift of life!

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  11. One year already. You wrote a lovely tribute and I'm happy you are here with us.

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  12. Such a lovely tribute, Coni. Happy beanversary :-)

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  13. Congratulations on this anniversary date! I know you are cherishing this gift he has given you and will forever be thankful.

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  14. Happy Renewed Life Day! In 2013, my sister had a liver and kidney transplant that saved her from certain death. This is 10 years later and my sister is living a happy and full life like you are. We also pray for blessings for her donor each day as we give thanks to the Lord for another beautiful day for our family. I am so happy to find you doing well! God bless your future!

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  15. Wow! It's already been a year! How grateful we all are that your Angel and his family made the decision to give others the gift of life. The name you chose for him is very fitting.

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  16. My 41 year old son died suddenly on 1/122. He was a designated organ donor and we followed his wishes. Today, I know that there are individuals alive and well because of his ultimate gift. While I miss him more than words can express, I am comforted by the knowledge of his gift.

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