My sister (the one who’s giving her kidney to my dad) sent out an e-mail today about the updates. I wanted to share a part of that with you:

For anyone who is interested, after we have a definite date, they have asked for blood donations in our name. There is a 1% chance I will need blood but a 25% chance my dad will. So, if you are willing to donate blood in either of our names, please let me know so I can get more information to you.

PS. Every one keeps asking if I’m scared… the answer: There is not an ounce of me that is scared. If I could, I’d leave right now and have the surgery. Nothing will make me happier right now than to see my dad not suffer anymore from the dialysis and it’s awesome to me that that day is coming sooner and sooner I’ve prayed about this whole process and know that everything is happening the way God has meant it to be and I’m grateful for the confidence He’s given me in that plan.

Now from me to you: if you are interested in donating blood in my sister or dad’s name let me know. You don’t have to be local to them to donate, from what I understand. If you donate to your local blood bank I believe his blood bank is notified that someone donated in his name. Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll get more information for you. If it’s the same as last time they get some sort of “credit” for having blood donated in their name. So no matter your blood type or location you can still give.

Till later…