Three
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Three years since that day.
At this moment, I would have been setting up my dialysis machine and heading to bed… couldn't stay up too late or I'd be stuck in bed all day the next day while the machine did its work.
Three years since my mom gave me life… again.
Three years since the holding pattern that was my life ended and I could actually make plans for the future.
Time flies, huh?
Thanks, mom. I just can't say it enough.
I love you more than you could ever imagine.
Mom, you have no idea what a gift you have given. When you gave birth, you gave life and your immediate role as “host” to the embryo turned baby was over. It was then being the parent and teaching values and morals. Later in life, you chose once again to be a “host” for your daughter. Without it her life would have been, well, let’s not go there! You have given me the opportunity to make friends with Lizz. I think she is so wonderful! Full of life and joy, without you, on many levels, we may have never had the chance to meet. So, from a complete stranger to you, a message, thanks for Lizz, you are amazing!
Dear Lizz’s mom, What an awesome gift you have given, not only to Lizz, but to us her friends. As a mom, I know what an amazing feeling it is to bring a life into this world and care for your children. How amazing you were able to give Lizz life twice! As a mom, I’m sure you did it without a second thought or even needing or wanting a thank you. As Lizz’s friend, I just want to say thank you for your gift. Getting to know Lizz and being her friend and having her support me as a friend and my family mean the world!
Lizz’ mom, you are a wonderful person, a self-less mother, a beautiful human being. It is through you that defines the quote I always hear from parents, “I would do anything and everything for my child.” I hope you know your precious gift will always be appreciated. I don’t know Lizz very well, but I know she is always so helpful and great! You done well!!
And a side note to Lizz’ then-bf, now hubby, you are the best! And Lizz’ sister, you, too, are a heroine! And of course, Lizz’s dad, thanks for advocating for your daughter and wife–I am a nurse by trade, and I know how important family support is!
(I hope I wasn’t too corny with this–Lizz, your story touched me!)
WOW! you both are amazing people! one of you has kept fighting and the other has been their for more than just support. Ms. Lizzy Mom, you’ve reminded me what my mom would do for me & what i would do for my children… with out any regret or hesitation! and what an awesome picture to boot!!! 🙂
dear mom,
what a beautiful, beautiful gift. had you not done that, i might not have gotten to know lizz the way i do today. thank you for being the BEST mom to lizz, her sister, and such a role model for us younger moms. we always need inspiration, from other mothers, other women, other friends.
blessings,
erin
Your gift of life to your daughter is more than a mother’s gift of life. The gift of life was when you gave birth to your daughter. Now you have given the gift of a future and that is a gift of true love.
What you have done is beautiful and inspiring. Thank you…
/Lillyrose
As a mom, I know an act like this is almost second nature, but I still can’t help but be in awe when someone puts their money where there mouth is. The gift you gave your daughter (twice) is beautiful and amazing, but I know the gift she gives you daily by being healthy and well is just as amazing and beautiful to you. Sonja
OMG This is so magic!
Congratulations to both of you for the gift of life!
Love you story:0)
Lizz mom you are an amazing human been,Lizz you are not only a great daugther but a fabulous friend.
XOXO
Lucy
WOW!!!! your mother has set us all such a wonderful example of what true, selfless love looks like. we can all hope to follow in her immense & beautiful shadow. you are truly an inspiration!
God Bless!!!!!!!
gigi
what a wonderful photo and a wonderful mom you have!!!
Lizz’s Mom: I don’t think our children really understand that, as mothers, we would cut off our left arm, our right leg for them. We’d take that cancerous tumor for them in the wink of an eye. We’d take all the hurt and pain of life for them if we could. But, usually, we just can’t. Yet here’s a chance you had to not only make a huge difference in your daughter’s life – to save it even – but to truly give her a part of yourself. I can only imagine what she feels knowing that her life has been made so much better because she now holds a part of you within her own body. What an amazing gift for a mother to be able to give a child. May God continue to bless you as He has already so wonderfully done…
Jan
what a stunning display of love – thanks to Lizz’s mom for preserving her life so that we can know and enjoy her too!
Lizz – happy 3rd birthday!
mellymel(from SIS)
Hi Lizz, thanks for sharing your wonderful story! (I read it on SIStv) And what a great story to be able to tell, thanks to your mama. Superheros is what you are!
Thanks for the inspiration!
angela
What an awesome Mom you have!!! Thanks for sharing with us!!!
Mom-you are an amazing woman!!!! The love you’ve shown your daughter will stay with her forever!! Thank you!!
This is to Lizz’s SISTER: Thank you too for trying to help Lizz. You too are a hero just as mom is. I for one recognize those that wanted so much to help and could not for some reason. I feel your heartbreak and frustration. I too tried to help my step mom. We were a perfect match but the next set of tests revealed I am diabetic. It is heartbeaking and such a let down to want something so bad and then be told no. I admire you sister for being just as heroic as mom. My hat is off to you and your courage. Remember, that had you not tried this may never have happened for Lizz. You are also responsible for keeping this amazing woman alive. Sometimes those that tried get forgotten along the way. I will never forget you for your efforts. Thank you
God bless your Mom!! I hope everyone will eventually realize how important being a donor can be!!!
lizz’s mom,
what a wonderful gift you were able to give your daughter!
that is so awesome! ~julie(lalscrap)
wow what an amazing story AND picture! it’s jst wonderful and very moving! a mothers love has no bounds! and now that i’m getting older i can totally put myself in both positions, being grateful for such a sacrifice, and for being the mother who would do anything for a daughter. it’s amazing. you are so blessed to have such a wonderful mom. 🙂
Congrats on your milestone! So glad you have a NEW life now, thanks to those who love you. 🙂
What a great MOm!! My sis in law jsut gave my mom in law a kidney in June, and I know it makes your life totally change for the better! 🙂
That is so amazing!!
what an amazing gift, to be able to give life to your child, not once, but twice. first through birth and second through choice.
you are both an amazing gift to each other, and to the world.
{{smooches}}
I remember being on 2 peas a couple years ago and seeing your signature, Lizz… about how your mom gave you life twice. I didn’t know you back then, but I thought to myself, “Wow, what an awesome family, an awesome mom, you have. 🙂
To you and your mom: You both truly are amazing. I work in a pediatric hospital and sometimes work with transplant patients. It is a true gift to be an organ donor and it takes just as much guts to be an organ recipient. and it’s just as a mazing to have a wonderful family and support system. So very awesome.
Happy “anniversary”. This is a wonderful reason to celebrate. 🙂
*hugs*
Jo:)
Speechless, MOM- just the nicest!!!
You are both amazing, strong women. Mom, you are a selfless, wonderful, caring human being and I bet an even more fantastic mother. Congratulations to both you and your daughter on your 3 year anniversary! 🙂
Dear Lizz’s mom, I remember reading all about Lizz’s ordeal at the time and being touched by what you did. Thankyou for your wonderful gift!
OMG. As Lizz’s Sis and Lizz’s moms other kid, this was really amazing to read. I don’t know what my sister posted on her board, but I can only imagine how magical it was to evoke a response like this. Thanks for appreciating my sister. It took almost losing her for me to do the same. I’m so thankful you guys don’t have to go through that same thing. And Mom: they said it all. All the things I’ve ever thought of you and more. Now do you believe me? 😉
Love you guys.
Happy Anniversary! This is what life and love are all about!