My letter to Sarah's organ recipients.
This was the letter that I came up with. Thanks in advance for taking the time to read it. Any feedback that anyone has is most greatly appreciated. The details in the letter have to be kept very vague.
Dear Recipient of Sarah's Heart,
I write this letter with great joy and pride, knowing that my daughter was able to share a part of herself and help someone who needed her, even though the two of you had never met.
Sarah was my only child. She grew up in Wisconsin and moved to Minnesota when she went to university. She was 29 years old when she died, about three weeks before her 30th birthday. She enjoyed baseball, ice hockey, soccer, cooking, reading, music and camping. She was extremely competitive and always strived to win, even something as simple as a board game. Sarah was by no means a saint. But she was an intense vibrant young woman who left us far too soon. She loved nothing better than a “spirited discussion” that could last into the early hours of the morning.
Sarah was unmarried but shared her life with Ryan, her best friend and her life's love. They had no children except for their two cats, a hamster, a turtle and numerous fish, which were usually eaten by the turtle. Even though Sarah had no brothers or sisters, she had a huge circle of friends that became her extended family and now mine as well.
Sarah worked as an activist and had always let it be known that she was willing to be a candidate for organ donation. She would be so very pleased to know that she was able to assist you with your life. I hope that at some later date, you might want to respond and tell me a bit about yourself.
I am grateful to you for taking the time to read this letter and letting me tell you a little bit about my Sarah. Thank you for taking a part of her in to become a part of you and your life. By receiving a part of her, more than her memory lives on.
Sincerely yours,
Lori (Sarah's mom)
Dear Recipient of Sarah's Heart,
I write this letter with great joy and pride, knowing that my daughter was able to share a part of herself and help someone who needed her, even though the two of you had never met.
Sarah was my only child. She grew up in Wisconsin and moved to Minnesota when she went to university. She was 29 years old when she died, about three weeks before her 30th birthday. She enjoyed baseball, ice hockey, soccer, cooking, reading, music and camping. She was extremely competitive and always strived to win, even something as simple as a board game. Sarah was by no means a saint. But she was an intense vibrant young woman who left us far too soon. She loved nothing better than a “spirited discussion” that could last into the early hours of the morning.
Sarah was unmarried but shared her life with Ryan, her best friend and her life's love. They had no children except for their two cats, a hamster, a turtle and numerous fish, which were usually eaten by the turtle. Even though Sarah had no brothers or sisters, she had a huge circle of friends that became her extended family and now mine as well.
Sarah worked as an activist and had always let it be known that she was willing to be a candidate for organ donation. She would be so very pleased to know that she was able to assist you with your life. I hope that at some later date, you might want to respond and tell me a bit about yourself.
I am grateful to you for taking the time to read this letter and letting me tell you a little bit about my Sarah. Thank you for taking a part of her in to become a part of you and your life. By receiving a part of her, more than her memory lives on.
Sincerely yours,
Lori (Sarah's mom)
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Sounds great...I felt like you captured so much of your daughter...a wonderful letter...I think it will touch all you send it to...it touched me...
Very Tounching!! You really expressed so much of Sarah that I feel the family would like to know. I sure hope they find the courage to write to you. I pray this letter find peace in your heart and your love for Sarah still grows!!! It touch me very deeply! ((((Hug))))
Lori, A truly touching & beautiful letter. Makes me wish I had known your daughter. What a fabulous & caring human being. I have tears in my eyes. Her gift continues...........
This was written in Spirit my friend. This is absolutely incredible and I have chills as I read it. Always my sign for truth and so much beauty. I loved learning more about Sarah (your Hebrew princess) and all that she believed in and stood for. I was wondering how her significant other is doing at this time? Just know that you can send this with a smile on your lips and in your heart. The gift of life is so precious... gentle hugs your way and so much admiration too. Love, Joanie
Lori, it is a beautiful letter...just like Sarah and her mother...
Sarah\'s beauty shines through your words, sweet and touching, I hope they respond soon, keep us posted. Love and hugs, Lynette ~ Matthews mom
Speaking as the wife of a kidney transplant patient, this is beautiful, wonderful and exactly the right thing to say. You have captured the spirit of your daughter and put her into words. I hope that who ever she was able to help through organ donation is able to live on with some of Sarah\'s spirit. Love, Angela
Precious...absolutely precious. I think you did a great job...love and big ole hugs...Karen
I think anyone who was lucky enough to receive one of Sarah\'s organs and who receives this letter, it would be with intense pleasure to know who Sarah was and what Sarah stood for. Very well written.
Love it...
Lori, this letter is written beautifully. Very touching and I am sure the recipient will love to know about Sarah. Such a precious gift. Hugs, Kim