I thought that if I told anyone my plan to donate blood today none of you would believe me. In fact, I only half believed it myself, which is why I decided not to tell anyone until it was done. Anyone who is familiar with my past relationship with needles would have good reason to doubt my ability to actually volunteer my blood to be drawn out of my arm. However, I am here to tell you that I, Stephanie Lee, conquered my fear and donated blood today! Special thanks to Jake, who filled my form out for me while I cried, helped me document the experience, and organized the blood drive, to Sister Judd, who was an angel and stroked my arm and told me stories while I was on the bed, and to the patient nurse who dealt with my periodic sobs and shaking. For proof that I'm not lying, here are some pictures:
Congratulations! I guess I shouldn't tell you about the recent story in the NY Times about how medical equipment has become so scarce in Jerusalem that health care providers have had to begin reusing needles. :)
ReplyDeleteHurray! That's a big accomplishment! Do you think you'll ever be able to do it again, or was it a one time deal?
ReplyDeleteYAY! I am so happy for you my dear!
ReplyDeleteYou're crazy!
ReplyDeleteI AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!! I knew you could do it one day!
ReplyDeleteStephanie, I hope you’re doing well, Oh you look so good and happy, I can’t believe you’re in Jerusalem. I’m so jealous of you. You sound like you’re having so much fun, we’ll have to get together sometime and you’ll need to tell me everything. Oh I just can’t get over how much fun you look like your having….there happy? I support you in second life and real life. For those who are stuck in second life I need you to know that I testify that what Stephanie says it true and all of it is under exaggerated by at least 3. I would know I was there.
ReplyDeleteTake Luck
You conquered needles. I get it. Can we move on?
ReplyDeleteI kid. Let's study Zechariah.