Until recently I had never donated blood. I have a fear of needles. But when I received a phone call asking if I would donate, I decided to give it a try. The first test they did told me I was too anemic, but they pricked a different finger with a different needle and the second time I passed. To quote a famous slogan, "That was easy!" and before I knew it, I was enjoying the free cookies and punch. So easy, in fact, that I will probably do it again. And again. And again. It's free, it doesn't take much time, and it can be used to help someone in need. The best ending to this story comes now: I've never known my blood type until I received my donor card in the mail today. I'm not sure if you can see it or not. I'm "B Positive" Enough said. Maybe it is a sign from above. Or maybe just a reminder to live up to my name. So, whatever you do today and wherever you go, think of my blood type and "B Positive".
Monday, November 10, 2008
One blood donation can save up to 3 lives...
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Way to "B" Joy! I'm B+ too...
My dad always tells the story about years ago when my mom needed surgery and the hospital asked for my dad to get blood donors. He asked the entire ward and no one would do it. From that moment on, he gave blood twice a year :)
You are great! I love your positive ways! I think President Hinckley would have been happy that you are "B positive"! ;-)
Ok so I have been donating blood since my senior year in high school and I still can't remember what my blood type is. Down here in Texas, you don't donate with American Red Cross some other company and you don't get a cool card. But way to look at the positive side of donating blood....a good outlook on the day B +!
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