Jody, if you are a like me you can’t believe that it’s been 7 months already since you entered the hospital one day and gave my son a kidney. I still don’t quite know what to say to you…except for Thanks! You’re Awesome!

Well, that’s not really what I want to say. I want to tell you that even now I remember what it felt like that day. The day I spoke to your husband and you had just been wheeled into surgery. I was scared and thrilled at the same time. That night, several hours after Gage’s new gently used kidney was hooked up and working I saw you sleeping and as I watched you sleep (does that sound creepy?) I cried at the beauty of your gift.

I knew at that moment that we would be connected in a powerful, unique way that I would spend my life trying to explain.

Thanks Jody. I know we’re late sending you a card this month, but even so, we think of you often. Every time Gage wakes up and can enjoy a day free of dialysis.

Your gift amazes me still.