I am scheduled to donate platelets on 8/8 and would like to bring you with me to also make a donation. They need whole blood and platelets. Do you know your blood type? That may determine what you donate.
Nothing is set in concrete so if you really don’t want to go with me, that’s fine. Just think about the mitzvah you would be doing by saving a life (no guilt here). I feel so fortunate and blessed to have 3 healthy children and not everyone is as fortunate as I am.
Let me know ASAP please. The appointments are in the morning so you would have the whole day free.
(I said I would go)
I’ll pick you up at 7:30. I’m so glad you are doing this with me. You can’t take aspirin 3 days prior and you need to drink lots (not alcohol!) before so your veins are nice and plump. They have told me it’s good to eat protein before so if you want to come the night before I’ll cook us steaks!
Ahhhh…Jewish mom guilt, there’s nothing like it.
July 13, 2009 at 1:38 pm
aww haha I like how she’s asking at first if you want to even come along and by the end of the email just basically assumes you’ll be there.
July 13, 2009 at 3:01 pm
So we’re all agog: did you go? (I’ve donated platelets a million times; it’s no biggie.)
July 14, 2009 at 8:42 am
Kidneys are good to donate as are retina and hearts.
July 14, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Not to get all “real” on you, but since my mom started chemotherapy for her leukemia/lymphoma, she’s had, I believe 15 units of blood and three of platelets, so thanks to all who have donated, and know that it’s very much appreciated!
July 14, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Aw, she even wants to cook you steak the night before! This is a cute mom.
July 15, 2009 at 10:36 am
Love that jewish mom guilt (similar to the Catholic guilt that my mom uses).
I love how she has the manners to ask you when you and her both know that you WILL go.
July 16, 2009 at 2:12 pm
that mom just annoys me.
July 21, 2009 at 3:18 pm