Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Blood Donations

I was just informed by Blood Source (local blood bank) that they do not take or give credits. The only way Robynn can get credit is if you go to an actual Blood Source location in Northern California. The good news is they will pick up any cost that her insurance doesn't cover. All we have to do is send them a copy of the hospital bill and that's it! Yeah!
Here's your next challenge....
Please visit your local blood bank and donate blood in Robynn's honor. So many people can benefit from your donation and we all know Robynn would be first in line to help anyone in need!

We are still desperate to get Robynn's tummy aspirated but her clotting level is not where it needs to be. They are going to continue countless units of plasma throughout the night in hopes of helping her levels. If she can accomplish this then she can get the procedure done 1st thing in the morning. I can't begin to tell you how miserable this swelling is for her. The constant pressure causes so many undesireable effects. So, once again, I ask you to pray for peace and comfort.
On a happier note... she is still walkin the halls, got another shower and did keep down part of a smith's cookie and some peaches.
Hip Hip Hooray!

Keep your prayers a flowin!

hugs,
S

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Shelley. I just looked online at http://www.bloodsource.org and it appears that there are different options to donating blood. Does Robynn need "whole blood" or platelets or plasma? I know we all want to be sure to do it however will help Robynn the most. FYI - you can make an appointment to donate on the website as well.
:) Kim F

Anonymous said...

i miss u aunt robynn. a lot. i read the blogs when im not up there. i mostly like looking at the pictures because ur always smiling in them, so i like that a lot. anyway. i wrote a poem the other day and i feel like sharing it w/ u. i didnt write it for anything in particular. just for fun. anyway. love u! <3 xoxo.
-Calkan
:


Smile.
Smile often.
Smile proud.
Smile wisely
Or,
For no reason at all.

Smile so it can turn to laughter.
Smile so that it hides the tears.
Smile at your friends.
Smile bigger at your enemies,
In hopes they will become your friend.

Smiles are like escapes,
They save you.
When hopes are fallen,
And faith is low,
They catch you.
They’re proof that life can improve,
Proof of kindness in people.

Smile to catch those
With fallen hopes and faith.
Smile because you love her.
Smile because he loves you.
Smile with innocence of the unknown future.
Smile with confidence of the present.
Smile.

Smile often.
Smile to escape.
Smile…….
Just to smile.