IF GIVEN THE CHANCE

[Westernbiker]

Back in 2006 my older brother was diagnosed with lymphoid cancer. He needed a stem sell transplant in order to live. I happen to be a perfect match, I matched 6 for 6 out of the factors they (Doctors) look for in a doner, a 1 in 10,000 chance. Anyway, he lived in Florida and I had to fly back there for the procedure. I won't go into all that had to take place before I left and while I was there. Lets just say it is somewhat nerve racking. Long story short, he is still alive today! Here is a short poem I wrote after all was ok.:biggthumpup:


IF GIVEN THE CHANCE

If given the chance, would you give of yourself,
For someone else to live?
Bone marrow, stem cells maybe a kidney
You would have to give.

When it comes down to your family,
There is no decision you have to make.
You give of yourself with no question,
When your brothers life is at stake.

A stem cell transplant,
Was what was needed from me.
The procedure I really hated,
But I did not let him see.

Needles in my arms
And blood tubes lead to a machine.
Hoping I don’t spring a leak,
An awful mess it would be to clean.

Six hours later,
I am free to go.
Straight to the bar
For a beer don’t ya know.

The procedure a success,
My brother now cancer free!
Cells rebuilding his body
And all of them from me.

I know he is grateful,
So put me in your will.
Because you may keel over,
When I get around to sending the bill.




WRITTEN BY CHUCK
A.K.A. CARLOS
4/18/06

[taxfree4]

Very inspiring, truly you gave him the greatest gift of all. Nothing goes unnoticed in this life or the next and you will reap the benefits of a selfless act like this forever.

[Steve 0080]

Very inspiring, truly you gave him the greatest gift of all. Nothing goes unnoticed in this life or the next and you will reap the benefits of a selfless act like this forever.



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[Westernbiker]

Taxfree, Steve, thank you both for reading and posting. And thanks for the GREAT comment too! It is appreciated! :biggthumpup:
Some of us wonder why we were put here on this earth, I was one who wondered. Not only for the two beautiful daughters I have but to have given of myself for another to live, I no longer wonder.

[taxfree4]

On a lighter note you can win every argument like: "Yes I rented a Bentley Continental GT for a day and charged the $5000 on your credit card but I gave you stem cells." Or "Yes I did forge your name on the loan for the Blue/Black 2015 F6B but I gave you stem cells". Having to live in the shadow of a blond haired, blue eyed older brother my whole life I think I would give one kidney just to have the upper hand, maybe.

[choptop]

:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:

[cosborn]

Inspiring, see there is good in this world after all.

Chris

[Westernbiker]

Yes there is and I still have a brother too!:icon_mrgreen:
Thanks for the reply.