Sean's all around a GREAT guy- that's one of the reasons why I fell in love with him! As I am settling in my life, I have been thinking of ways that I can help others; now that my life isn't chaotic as it has been. I heard of a blood drive at our local rec center and since I was available to go I told Sean, "Hey, this Thursday, I am going to go donate blood". Without hesitation he said, "Okay, what time are we going"? So, I said we'd eat dinner and then go.I used to donate all the time when I was in high school and early years of college, just about every 56 days, a VIP donor in fact! So, I wasn't nervous; other than being deferred for iron. We were off, ready to go...we arrived, did the paperwork, and...I was deferred. I felt bad since it was my idea and now it was up to Sean to help save three lives.
As I sat there in the chair waiting, reading my book, I looked up and saw Sean; he looked a bit whoozy. Instantly I thought "CRAP!" I looked at the nurse who was with him- she saw his skin color fading into a pale as I did from the other side of the room....but there's Sean..."No, I'm fine!". Since I had all confidence in this nurse watching him, I tried my best to continue reading. Then, I heard "LYNSEY!!"...it was like I was in trouble, I quickly looked up, the nurse had lowered his head, and propped his feet, and was asking me to get some pineapple juice and a straw. I knew it. After a few minutes Sean was much better; and didn't pass out thank goodness! He's my little hero. He said he would consider to go again; at that point, I hope to join him.
Have you done anything lately to help out others in a small act of kindness!?!?!
3 comments:
Hello! I thought I'd leave my first official comment on your blog..which I check everyday, especially since Nate doesn't update that often :) Poor Sean..I'm glad he pulled through! He's definitely a hero. Reminds me of the time I first gave blood. I almost fainted at the size of that needle!! I believe I needed juice after that as well.
It's wonderful that you're doing little things here and there to help people. I love to do that. That's why I'm going into fundraising and event planning ;)
A couple weeks ago Nate and I along with my parents worked a Golf Outing at Firestone Country Club for the Lukemia and Lymphoma Society. This weekend, we're passing out fliers and getting local businesses involved in an event for Stewart's Caring Place, and then we have Docs Who Rock for United Way on Oct. 25th. It's tons of fun! You should come!! You'd enjoy it and be helping people. Plus..Nate and I will be there.
Anyways..I think it's wonderful that you're doing things to help people. Every little bit helps a lot.
I always write a book...lol
That happened to Andy...he started turning green...it was a little scary. By the way, deferred for low iron? Just like your big sis!!
Wait until you have babies...they'll give you liquid iron to drink! Yummy stuff....bleh!!
Bless his heart! I had that happen to me once when I donated. It is kind of scary, huh?
I have had my name on the organ donor registry for quite some time but have recently became an advocate informing others about the registry. (You will read about it from time to time on my blog). We recently had some friends whose son had to have a liver transplant. That gift of life that others give is beyong what words can speak.
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