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Old Nov 10, 2006, 05:03 PM
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5. - Fifth Important Lesson -
Giving When it Counts.

Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness.

The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the
little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying,
"Yes I'll do it if it will save her. " As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away".
Being young the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he as going to have to give his sister all of his blood in order to
save her.
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Old Nov 11, 2006, 01:31 AM
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I've heard of this before it's SOOO sweet thanks for sharing!
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Old Nov 11, 2006, 05:07 PM
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It's a well known story, but it gets me everytime!!!

PS, I absolutely LOVE your sig!!!
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