Photo Hunt Saturday--Classic
In honor of my mommy, who just got her new liver. These photos were taken in July 2006 with our doggies. They are classic examples of my mom's loving nature; no one deserves a new lease on life as much as she does!
For those who don't know, or who want more details, my mom has (had?) an auto-immune disorder called Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (a misleading name, as cirrhosis is the final stage of the disease and comprises only a tiny portion of the complications). Her body was literally attacking and killing her own liver. She was diagnosed in 1991. She recently spent 15 days at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, having a myriad of tests to finally be put on the Organ Transplant List. She was put at the top of the list due to a newly developed pulmonary problem, but they still expected a wait of 2-6 months. After only 12 days on the actual list, her liver came. That is an amazingly fast procurement! Her transplant lasted about 5 hours, and she is doing very well; the surgeon said he couldn't have ordered a better-matched liver.
So, sign those Organ Donor cards, and tell your family; it really does make the difference between life or death for someone else out there! Here's to you, Mom!
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I'm agreed with you to encourage people to donate organ. In Singapore, organ donations are made compulsory (with some exceptions). I think is good policy.
Posted by: hanneng | November 03, 2007 at 11:34 PM
Wow, 12 days! That's so awesome to hear! I love that 2nd photo - she's so beautiful there with that smile. Happy to hear she's doing well - hope that continues!
Posted by: -tnchick- | November 03, 2007 at 11:58 PM
That is fantastic for your mom. I love the pictures, you can really see how much she likes those dogs. Hope she recovers fast!
Posted by: Katrin | November 04, 2007 at 04:41 AM
Wonderful photos of your mom! I'm so glad to hear she received a new liver so quickly and is doing well. :) That is great!
Posted by: Dragonheart | November 04, 2007 at 07:22 AM
What a wonderful picture of your mother and that is fabulous about her new liver. Good to encourage people to be donars. I am so happy for your mother as well as for you and your family.
Posted by: carver | November 04, 2007 at 07:31 AM
Good to see your mum is doing so well, the calendar i shot a few weeks ago was to raise awarness of organ donation. I do think though that it should be optional that you join, not everyone is a donor unless you opt out.That is what they are trying to do here.
Posted by: Mark | November 04, 2007 at 07:52 AM
That's a wonderful idea for this week, Lori.
All my best wishes for your mom and all your family!
Posted by: Sabine | November 04, 2007 at 07:58 AM
Oh Lori, what a beautiful story. I didn't do PH this week because of being so behind in my work because of being sick for two weeks, so I was more than happy to come see what's up. This post brought tears to my eyes. Your mother is so young and beautiful. What a blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas you will all have this year. My prayers are with you all.
PS: I have had a donor card for over 20 years!!
Posted by: Andrée | November 04, 2007 at 08:00 AM
Lori, your mom is a beautiful person, in all meanings of this word. I wish her a quickest recovery and all the best to her and to you all.
I have that donor card here for 27 (I think) years, carry it in my wallet all the time.
Posted by: SnoopyTheGoon | November 04, 2007 at 08:04 AM
She is looking great! Wonderful!
Posted by: Helena | November 04, 2007 at 09:42 AM
Glad to know your mom got a new liver, hope she starts feeling better very soon.
Travis
Posted by: Travis Beeler | November 04, 2007 at 10:12 AM
Wow that was fast. I hope she is recovering well and looking forward to a new lease of life.
I agree 10o% on organ donor cards. I think everyone should carry one. If any part of my body could help someone else after my death then they are welcome to it
Posted by: jams o donnell | November 04, 2007 at 10:36 AM
I was so happy to hear this news--and these photos of your mom are just wonderful. What a sweet and happy spirit she seems to have. Looking forward to hearing more updates as she continues to recover!
Have you heard about the movement for "presumptive organ donation," in which rather than opting in, people could opt out of having their organs shared with those who need them? I think it's a great idea--what a wonderful way to make a gift of yourself when your body is no longer being used. :)
Posted by: RedMolly | November 04, 2007 at 03:07 PM
Congrats to your Mom for the new liver & congrats to you for a pair of beautiful shots!
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Posted by: Ritsumei | November 04, 2007 at 03:33 PM
She is radiant in the second photo!
Best of luck, Mom o' Lori! :-)
Posted by: karrie | November 07, 2007 at 01:22 PM
Wow, your mom is BEAUTIFUL! She looks so radiant and healthy, too... and I've definitely signed my organ donor card. Oh, and P.S. Yup, I went to Voodoo Donuts in Portland and it was soooo yummy!
Posted by: Vanessa | November 12, 2007 at 10:54 PM
Wow, your mom is BEAUTIFUL! She looks so radiant and healthy, too... and I've definitely signed my organ donor card. Oh, and P.S. Yup, I went to Voodoo Donuts in Portland and it was soooo yummy!
Posted by: Vanessa | November 12, 2007 at 10:54 PM