great news
Wow…who says prayer doesn’t work? Ive got some great news… it was just a few days ago that I was telling you guys about this lady, Jodie gee. A mother of 2 that went to the doctor for a routine physical and found out that she had a super rare disorder that was doing something funky to her blood cells. She was in need of a bone marrow transplant and if she didn’t get it in the next couple of months, she would die. And to add to that, Jodie is asian and finding a match for her was a “million to one shot”, or so said the doctors. Well, I was all prepared to call alex, her hubby, and interview him for the show. At least that was the plan…until I got great news yesterday…
THEY FOUND A MATCH! I WAS READING HER BLOG YESTERDAY AT “SAVEJODIE.COM” and that’s where I read the good news. I have no idea why I latched on to this story. I have never met this family but for some reason, when I read this story, it just hit me and I wanted to help. maybe its because we are just coming off of the MY TURN DAY thing.
Keep this little fact in mind. I found out yesterday that there are 15 million white registered donors in the “system” and there are only 500,000 black people registered and even fewer asian people registered. So if you have it in your heart, get registered. and a special shout out to minorities. not that only minorities match other minorities but the chances are better for a match.
When jc mentions on the air the feelings that he has about his “bio dad”, it really makes me think. It makes me sad when I think of all the years that I missed with payton when I was too stupid to be a part of his life. So, yesterday I was riding down the street and I heard a commercial about “being a dad” and I immediately picked up the phone and called him. We chatted a bit and we ended up talking about his future plans. He really doesn’t have a whole lot of ‘em. He’s 17 years old and I was trying to explain to him that this next year will go by so fast he needs to have some sort of plan. I probably went on and on about this too long. I didn’t call him to gripe or fuss at him. I just called to say hi and check on him but the conversation just went that way. But in the end, I THINK I gave him some things to think about in regard to his future. he’s graduating in a year and he needs to start thinking about what his next step is. Is it work? Is it college? Is it trade school? Is it the military? I didn’t expect him to make a decision at that moment. I wanted to do two things. Just remind him that I cared, and let him know that he needs to start thinking about these things. Mission accomplished… I think!
Gotto go!
THEY FOUND A MATCH! I WAS READING HER BLOG YESTERDAY AT “SAVEJODIE.COM” and that’s where I read the good news. I have no idea why I latched on to this story. I have never met this family but for some reason, when I read this story, it just hit me and I wanted to help. maybe its because we are just coming off of the MY TURN DAY thing.
Keep this little fact in mind. I found out yesterday that there are 15 million white registered donors in the “system” and there are only 500,000 black people registered and even fewer asian people registered. So if you have it in your heart, get registered. and a special shout out to minorities. not that only minorities match other minorities but the chances are better for a match.
When jc mentions on the air the feelings that he has about his “bio dad”, it really makes me think. It makes me sad when I think of all the years that I missed with payton when I was too stupid to be a part of his life. So, yesterday I was riding down the street and I heard a commercial about “being a dad” and I immediately picked up the phone and called him. We chatted a bit and we ended up talking about his future plans. He really doesn’t have a whole lot of ‘em. He’s 17 years old and I was trying to explain to him that this next year will go by so fast he needs to have some sort of plan. I probably went on and on about this too long. I didn’t call him to gripe or fuss at him. I just called to say hi and check on him but the conversation just went that way. But in the end, I THINK I gave him some things to think about in regard to his future. he’s graduating in a year and he needs to start thinking about what his next step is. Is it work? Is it college? Is it trade school? Is it the military? I didn’t expect him to make a decision at that moment. I wanted to do two things. Just remind him that I cared, and let him know that he needs to start thinking about these things. Mission accomplished… I think!
Gotto go!
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Comment by ♥Judie♥ on February 19, 2009 at 12:13am - I thank God for answering so many prayers that went out for Jodie!! We are loved by a powerful, merciful, loving God. Those words aren't even good enough for Him. God bless you Al for doing your part in this. Love, Judie
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Comment by Kathy on February 18, 2009 at 6:27pm - Al, I love it when you focus on others and see that God still performs miracles every day. You have so changed since I first started listening seven years ago. Do all men have to reach their 40's before they mature? You are in your 40's aren't you? Here's an idea for you...Maybe you and the crew could do some type of advertisement/promotion to encourage people to get typed to be a bone marrow donor. I don't know...just a thought. It seems God really let this story touch your heart so maybe He wants you to do something with it. Take care, Al.
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Comment by terrie on February 18, 2009 at 10:12am - GOD IS GOOD:)
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Comment by Lauren on February 18, 2009 at 9:47am - Way to go Al...I'm still lifting YOU and your co-workers up in prayer. God is good! Did you ever check out the book i told you about..."Raising a Modern-Day Knight" ?? It's great parenting for those with boys!
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Comment by Meg..Looking Right on February 18, 2009 at 9:12am - I love thinking Al instead of desperately looking for love Al. Great Blog.
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Comment by L Wilson on February 18, 2009 at 8:38am - I just sat down at my desk and turned on your show when I heard you talking about Jodie's story. I work at a regional blood bank in Chattanooga, where we also have a bone marrow department. Please let all of your listeners know that now all it takes to join the registry is paperwork and a simple cheek swab. We enjoy the show! Thanks for talking about the importance of becoming a donor.
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Comment by TRINA on February 18, 2009 at 8:00am - thats sooooo awsome. i hope all goes well for jodi and her family. life is short and precious. family is one of the most and we forget how lucky we are sometimes to have them around and be healthy. ya never know what things will really make you think about these things.
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