I am in tears of astonishment

[Yvonne Belisle]

My children just said the most amazing generous thing. One of my good friends has a little boy with cronic kidney disorder and will eventually need a transplant. I have told my children this and all three of my older children dispite being told that it is a very dangerous operation have stated that when the time comes they want to be tested for compatability. They want to donate one of thiers to him. Sometimes you do learn you did something right. My kids that said this are 13, 12 and 11 years old.

[Danustouch]

Awwwwwwwwwww. Give them extra hugs for us. You must be very proud of them :)

[Yvonne Belisle]

I am very proud. I can hardly wait to tell Naillosotarrain when he gets home in about an hour.

[Flar's Freyja]

Kids don't want us to know we did ANYTHING right but they do let a little teaser slip out now and then ;)

That's so very sweet. One of mine once wanted to give his shoes to a little boy in his class who didn't have very good ones. It really warms the heart.

[StormChaser]

That is sooo sweet and wonderful. Best of luck to you and them and your friend.. Giant hugs and healing wishes!

[Tammy Sullivan]

You must be proud, that is great!!

[shnen]

that is wonderful! I am in tears thinking about their generosity :) you must be proud.

[Faery-Wings]

You have wonderful kids hon!!

[Kaylara]

I'm gonna give them all huggles when I see them tomorrow!!!

Kaylara

[MammaStar]

You tell them Aunty Starlite is very proud of them too.

Kay, give them extra huggles from me!! :heartthro

[Sowelu]

*sniff* That is very sweet and generouse! Please give them big hugs from Jade:D

[WandererInGray]

*hugs for Yvonne and her kids*

How sweet!

*smiles* It's stories like that that almost make me want to have kids. Maybe Yvonne will just let me borrow hers! ;)

[Illuminatus]

Again, I hate to come back with the dissenting view, but I think your children made a very generous offer, but they don't fully grasp the gravity of such an offer. Do they realize that going through life with one functioning kidney, while certainly possible, can be a real health hazard later on? I mean, if one of them happens to get diabetes or gout or just plain old kidney failure later on, they're looking at 5-10 years off their probable long-term life expectancy.

- Ill

[Azure]

I am sure that Yvonne would examine that sort of thing very carefully before anything was done. Realistically, they are far more likely to take an organ from a healthy adult if at all possible.

The point I think she was trying to make, Ill, is that in a world where it is automatically assumed that kids grow up selfish and self absorbed, unaware of anything beyond their own sphere, hers surprised her with an example of kindness and generosity that has its own value and negates the stereotypes.

I think it also is a tribute to the kind of parents, family and friends they have that set such an example for them. :)

[Yvonne Belisle]

My son even said he understood he could die. He is very aware of what death is too so it was surprising to me. He will hopefully be about 23 when the other child has need of a kidney so it will be completely his choice at that point however the fact that even hearing that this could kill him all three still were willing makes me very proud of them. They are all organ donors in the event of tragedy as well so it is good to see that they understand that it can save a life.

[Yvonne Belisle]

Thank you Azure as you have hit the nail on the head so to speak. In this day of kids with the gimmies syndrom it is wonderful to hear of any kid who has gone so far past it.

[Flar's Freyja]

Originally posted by Illuminatus
Again, I hate to come back with the dissenting view, but I think your children made a very generous offer, but they don't fully grasp the gravity of such an offer. Do they realize that going through life with one functioning kidney, while certainly possible, can be a real health hazard later on? I mean, if one of them happens to get diabetes or gout or just plain old kidney failure later on, they're looking at 5-10 years off their probable long-term life expectancy.

- Ill

Ill, I believe that you are the Official MW Dissenting View Representative :T Of course, that's an excellent point, but it's the thought that counts ;)

[Semele]

Originally posted by Illuminatus
Again, I hate to come back with the dissenting view, but I think your children made a very generous offer, but they don't fully grasp the gravity of such an offer. Do they realize that going through life with one functioning kidney, while certainly possible, can be a real health hazard later on? I mean, if one of them happens to get diabetes or gout or just plain old kidney failure later on, they're looking at 5-10 years off their probable long-term life expectancy.

- Ill

Oh Kenny shuddup!!! If that happened then one of the other two kids who didn't donate a kidney could give one to their sibling in need. See...it's a cycle of love!! When they run out of siblings they can have both of yours and cut them in half and have plenty to go around for all the kiddos!!:razz:

Great kids you got Eve!! I actually remember a story where a nine year old child was able to donate a kidney to his Mother. Kidneys can grow and adapt very quickly. He saved his Mom's life and in return got to have her in his life longer.

[Witchy Cowgirl]

Yvonne your kids are wonderful!

[materra]

True generous spirits....you have done a great job parenting Yvonne... :)

[savian]

Tell them I said........