The most meaningful gift one could ever give.

A few years ago I was really moved by the story of a little boy who needed a bone marrow transplant. I was a new mom and this baby boy was just a month older than my new little bundle of joy.  During that time I joined the National Marrow Donor Program. They sent me a swab I mail it back to the marrow bank and they store my info and wait for a match.  Yes I am scared will they ever call me? Once a year they send me a letter to update my info. each time I see the letter and open it with excitement and anticipation that I am a match. What will it be like for me to go through the marrow donation. Then I think some more. Can you imagine what it must be like to watch somebody you love being diagnosed with cancer. It is long,drawn out, painful and just plain evil. Something that nobody should ever go through. Especially a child. So I wait and wonder and remain to be a bit nervous. But I also pray that one day I will be that match for somebody and that my life can help save theirs. You can also donate your child's cord blood if you give birth and are not banking it for your family.  If you have ever considered donating marrow go ahead!  Do it!! Maybe if  we all contribute a little something we can crush this evil disease.  Check out  bethematch.org for more info on being a donor.