Ah, but I am tired tonight...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

But this is different from my ordinary fatigue...

This one makes me happy...

Because today I was privileged to give my platelets to a very sick person...

Fatigue is a byproduct of that...

But I don't care...

It's worth it if I can help save a life.

To all of you who can give blood......I salute you! :patriot:

And for those of you who can't, there are other ways to help your community...:hug:

[Lex]

1. You get double-hugs for that!

:hug: :hug:

Excellent, CP!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear Lex!

Oh, I thank you!

I'm going in every month now....

I feel it's the least I can do...

Hugs back atcha!:hug: :hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

3. You are my idol, Peggy!

You're such a generous person! :hug::hug::hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear GoddessOfGuinness...

Oh, sweetie........Thank you!

But I've worked in the field, and I know how huge the need is...

It gives me a chance to see my friends...

It's easy for me...

:pals:

[Scooter24]

4. Unfortunately, because I'm gay, I can't give.

Even though I've been in a monagamous relationship for 7 years and am perfectly healthy.

But oh well, I'm scared of needles anyways. :P

And :hug: for you for your gift of life. :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear Scooter24...

I'm only too familiar with the rules...

The FDA sets those, BTW...

Maybe someday they will figure out a way for the gay population to be able to donate...

I sure hope so, anyhow...

Thank you...:hug:

[UrbScotty]

7. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!

I've only donated a couple times!

Thanks for the reminder!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My dear ih8thegop!

You have?

I thank you...

:hug:

[blondie58]

8. well, God bless you, CPeg

it really is the gift of life. Thank you for that reminder.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear blondie58!

Oh, thank you......

That means a lot...

It isn't often that we get to save someone's life...

:hug:

[Inchworm]

9. If it wasn't for the compassion of you and those like you

Some people like me and those like me may not be here today.

I thank you! :patriot:

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. My dear Inchworm...

So your life was saved by a transfusion?

I'm so glad it was, sweetie...

So many folks would be unhappy if you weren't here...

I feel so happy that this is something I can do... :hug:

[Parche]

13. You Are Awesome

My Dear CaliforniaPeggy
You are awesome, and braver then I
Me and 'medical' dont mix, I faint at the sight of anything on that subject.

:hi: :hug: :applause: :thumbsup:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. My dear Parche!

Omigod...

Thank you...

Remember, I am a nurse, and I'm used to these things!

When I was still working at the Red Cross, I would tell my donors that they didn't have to look when I put the needle in...

But I did!

They would laugh, and relax.......and it made things so much easier...for all of us!

What a beautiful trophy.....thank you for this! And for all your great sentiments!


:hug:

[Parche]

15. RedCross

When I was 9years old, we took a field trip to the Red Cross here in Portland,
everything went well until we passed by the 'give blood' section
I felt queasy, and the only time in my life I fainted....................flop!! :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. ....

:hug: