tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post9188913238393186440..comments2023-09-07T07:41:28.307-04:00Comments on Zestful Writing: Giving & Telling?Elizabeth Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01207536110886973913noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-336552221939445082016-03-09T16:17:53.468-05:002016-03-09T16:17:53.468-05:00Gosh, you're welcome, Lauren. Glad you survive...Gosh, you're welcome, Lauren. Glad you survived your difficult start in life!Elizabeth Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207536110886973913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-61584961336462688442016-03-08T22:35:43.090-05:002016-03-08T22:35:43.090-05:00I was a preemie who also had RH factor, I was born...I was a preemie who also had RH factor, I was born in 1963. Plus I was a blue baby, breach and had yellow jaundice. So I was a mess and needed several procedures done, including a full transfusion.<br /><br />Now I've always wanted to donate blood, but unfortunately, I've very small veins. I always got told that I wasn't a good candidate for donation.<br /><br />After I had cancer in 2014 I was told that I couldn't even have blood drawn on that side due to my surgery. So the only arm that had a fairly decent vein to get blood out of was now off limits.<br /><br />Having blood taken now is rough. Even getting an IV in for surgery was so hard that they had to put it up on my shoulder by my neck.<br /><br />I'm really supportive and grateful for all those that can donate. Thanks so much for donating!<br />Lauren Starrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-58533732288637690752015-12-29T12:55:55.109-05:002015-12-29T12:55:55.109-05:00XO, Lidy!XO, Lidy!Elizabeth Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207536110886973913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-9267097484329274662015-12-28T20:10:07.447-05:002015-12-28T20:10:07.447-05:00Thank you for sharing your insight, knowledge and ...Thank you for sharing your insight, knowledge and experiences. Thank you again and Happy New Year’s!Lidyhttps://pavingmyauthorsroad.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-90048286382332549302015-12-28T10:24:43.419-05:002015-12-28T10:24:43.419-05:00Hey Liz, great to see this from you. Hope you had ...Hey Liz, great to see this from you. Hope you had a great Christmas.Elizabeth Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207536110886973913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-5145482168869328602015-12-25T04:56:44.819-05:002015-12-25T04:56:44.819-05:00Another great post, Elizabeth! Thank you for your...Another great post, Elizabeth! Thank you for your insight and willingness to share with your readers and friends throughout the year. Your first message had me thinking about giving...doing...humility...bragging...and that stream reminded me of those annual Christmas letters some families used to send before FACEBOOK arrived that told of all their accomplishments the past year. While generally panned as too self-promoting, I loved receiving those! It was an effort to keep connected. I applaud effort! Well off topic but a fun reminisce for me. Merry Christmas!Liz, NE of Rattlesnake, FLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-75233550205486062322015-12-24T16:51:10.866-05:002015-12-24T16:51:10.866-05:00Hey, Special K! That's a great story. Thank yo...Hey, Special K! That's a great story. Thank you for sharing it. Love & hugs & merry Christmas back to yall.Elizabeth Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207536110886973913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873889619654138974.post-11634709824726188092015-12-24T15:24:29.107-05:002015-12-24T15:24:29.107-05:00Thank you for giving blood. I wouldn't be her...Thank you for giving blood. I wouldn't be here today if a nun at St Joseph's Hospital, Albuquerque NM, hadn't given a pint of her blood for a newborn with RH disease (it's got a scientific name) which can occur when the mother is RH negative and the baby is RH positive. Her immune system attacks the baby's blood. I was the first to receive this new treatment in Albuquerque in 1947. My mother then gave blood for years after to help the research that developed a vaccine given to RH negative mothers immediately after giving birth. I've met some mothers that received the vaccine and always tell my mother about them. Love, hugs & Merry Christmas! KTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com