Morgan's organs

17 years ago

copy/paste is the best I can do today.

Don, Morgan was killed in a car accident last Thursday. Will you pass the word on to the others?

Because it happened right near the university of Tennessee medical center, and it was a head trauma, they were able to harvest his organs. that in itself is an incredible feat of balancing act, with outstanding nurses and doctors. this is the result:

seven people will live from his organs.

untold people will benefit from skin grafts after burns.

even more will get pancreatic cells to control their diabetes.

His stomach will serve in developing essential medicines that do not cause harm to stomach tissue.

This is the way I've chosen to look at it:

The lord said to his many tiny stars "I need a hero that will go to earth and save seven lives." Morgan stepped forward and said "I will." the lord said "thank you son. In exchange I will give you 35 years of joy and sorrow, discovery and experiences."

Trevor is in a bad way.

I love you all. I just am having a hard time telling this news over and over. Please spread it for me.

Gert

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Jerri
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17 years ago
I meant to say

if this impresses anyone please look at your drivers license and if you are in a state that has donor box on the back, and if you are so inclined: check the box and sign it.
j
jenni_ca
17 years ago
I just renewed my license and it had an option to have the donor info permanetly printed on the license. Used to be a little pink dot you had to stick on the face of the license. Now mine has the info printed just like all the other information
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Kathsgrdn
17 years ago
I'm so sorry. ((((Jerri and family))))
lynn_d
17 years ago
Bless your sweet heart.
jel48
17 years ago
I am so sorry Jerri. Losing a child is the hardest thing I can imagine. May God bless you and Morgan and your entire family and hold you close in his arms.
jennmonkey
17 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot even imagine.

Thank you for your part in saving so many lives by donating your son's organs. I am an organ donor and hope to do the same for somebody someday.
helencolby
17 years ago
My sincere condolences go out to you and the family. What you have done in donating the organs is a wonderful gift for so many people that need these organs. And because of his generosity, God will award him with a most perfect body to keep for all eternity.

"if you are in a state that has donor box on the back, and if you are so inclined: check the box and sign it."

We do and We have.

Helen
mamatoad
17 years ago
Jerri, how my heart aches for you and your family! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bettye/AZ
clubm
17 years ago
I'm so sorry.
Pieonear
17 years ago
I am so sorry but so proud of your decision to share your loved one with others.

My son is able to walk today because of a donor and I'll always be grateful.

Mammie
ruthieg__tx
17 years ago
That is so amazingly courageous. I send good thoughts that I will help in your recovery from this horrible time.
patti43
17 years ago
It was a wonderful thing you did. It's so important to so many people waiting for organs. But I'm sorry you had to lose Morgan.
margad
17 years ago
What a wonderful thing to do. So sorry about your loss.
kathi_mdgd
17 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kathi
Jodi_SoCal
17 years ago
You did a beautiful thing in this time of wrenching heartache. Peace to you and your family Jerri.

Jodi-
glenda_al
17 years ago
My sympathy!
And blessings for helping to extend someone else's life!
hayjud_mn
17 years ago
Jerri,
I am so sorry. I know that decision was a very hard one to make, but many will be blessed because of the wisdom and courage involved.

May God bless you with strength, indurance, and an understanding of why life goes on.
(((Jerri and W))))
Granlan_TX
17 years ago
I don't know what to say, Jerri, but I do know what it's like to lose a child. My heart goes out to you and your family.
evatx
17 years ago
Jerri, I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss! I have already prepared to be an organ donor. (((Jerri & Family)))
alisande
17 years ago
I know as well, and you have my deepest sympathy. You did a great thing with the organ donations.
Linda Wayman
17 years ago
jerri, I am so sorry for your loss. I want to offer my deepest condolences to you at this time. It's wonderful that Morgan was an organ donor and that you have reminded others of the difference this can make to so many. I have my driver's license checked to be a donor.

Linda
maryanntx
17 years ago
Jerri, I am so sorry. I can't imagine what you are going through right now. You and your family are in my prayers.
lydia1959
17 years ago
So sorry. Prayers going out for the family.
shellm
17 years ago
I am so sorry,I cant imagine what you are going through.Thats wonderful that so many people will benefit from Morgans organs,that was a very selfless thing today.I have two friends who have recieved donor organs,one got a heart and the other got a kidney.Truly the gift of life.

Shelley
jannie
17 years ago
The kidney Dialysis Center I go to has a sign "Don't take your organs to Heaven. God knows, we need them here." I am so sorry for your loss.
nodakgal
17 years ago
Oh Jerri. My heart breaks for you!
You have my deepest sympathy.
Lots of hugs also.
kim_okla
17 years ago
Jerri, I am so sorry.
bunny_lover
17 years ago
Prayers for your family.
des_arc_ya_ya
17 years ago
Omigosh! I am SO sorry, Jerri. Thank you for choosing to donate organs so that others might live. My niece's DH is a heart recipient and is the proud new father of 10 month old twins.

My heart goes out to you.
lindaohnowga
17 years ago
My sincere sympathy to you and your family, and my heartfelt thank you too. Hubby and I are both organ donors.
trishaw
17 years ago
I am so very sorry for you loss. I was the recipient of a donor graft to my spine. I have the use of my right arm because of this. I have already double checked my license. I am a donor!

Trish
vicki_lv
17 years ago
I am so very sorry for your loss. My sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time.

May you find comfort in knowing that Morgan will live on through the recipients of his donations.

(((Hugs)))
ilmbg
17 years ago
I cannot imagine the pain you are going through now. Each recipient that was given life by Morgan blesses your decision. I hope you will have peace.
magic_arizona
17 years ago
I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am.
Losing a child has got to the hardest thing anyone can endure.
The gift of life is a wonderful legacy to Morgan.
intherain
17 years ago
Jerri, I am so very sorry for your loss. We lost my dear brother-in-law 2 months ago from a heart attack at age 41. He put on his license that he was an donor. They used some of his bone marrow. It's so hard to lose someone you love. My inlaws are having the hardest time over the loss of their son, understandably. We've having a hard time, too!

Sheryl
lattefairy
17 years ago
I am so sorry for your loss, Jerri. My deepest sympathies to you and yours. May he rest in peace. *Hugs*
Mickey15
17 years ago
Jerri, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Tammy
sandy_in_ia
17 years ago
Prayers for your family.
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
17 years ago
(((((Jerri)))))
Sending special thoughts and prayers your way.

God bless you for giving the gift of life for others.
donna37
17 years ago
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers for your sorrowful loss. (((Jerri)))
country_bumpkin_al
17 years ago
I am so sorry,Jerri! My thoughts & Prayers are with all of you! I know right now it's hard to find comfort in anything, but I believe that in time you will find comfort in the decision that was made!

(((((Jerri)))))
jaybird
17 years ago
Jerri,
You are in my most special thoughts.
Peace, understanding and strength to you,
J
FlamingO in AR
17 years ago
Jerri, I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your son. He must have been a truly special young man to be so kind as to donate his organs and I know that his generosity is going to change and save so many lives. I know that gives you some comfort in this horrible time.

(((((Jerri and Woodie)))))

We're signed up to donate, too.
barb_from_pa
17 years ago
Jerri,
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
bulldinkie
17 years ago
Sorry I havent been here much who is Jerri & Don.Excuse me for asking.Was there another name they went by?
Also Im sorry for your loss,and thank you for thinking of others at this most painful time.Hes living on in someone else.Thats so special.thank you...
gemini40
17 years ago
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. What a courageous thing your son did in requesting to be an organ donor.He will have a special place in heaven.

june
donna_oh
17 years ago
Jerri, my heart aches for you & your family.

God Bless you, Donna (^_^)
itsmesuzq
17 years ago
Jerri I have walked beside you and I know the pain of loosing a child. Take your time and don't forget to breathe. Morgan's gift of life to others will give you comfort...in time.

And yes I have idicated that I too would donate when the time comes; my daughter has done the same thing.

Bless your heart Jerri.

Susan
gneegirl
17 years ago
So sorry Gerri; I'm just really seeing this because of my surgery on Wednesday. I don't even know what to say; I've been through this and my heart really goes out to you. Hang in there and take care of yourself. Sounds like you are finding a ray of peace and I truly believe that is what is to be. Organ donation is also a wonderful gift from Morgan. God bless you and your family...

gneegirl
Cherryfizz
17 years ago
I too just saw this post.

My heart is breaking for you, I am so sorry for your loss. Morgan will live on in others and will never be forgotten for the good that came out of this tragedy.

Anne

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