Blood Drive--Tuesday February 15

Hey Everyone!!!  We are having a great day.  Jacque sat in a chair for one hour and did therapy.One of his high school friends  Ann Martin and her husband came to visit.  They had a great time sharing stories about the "good times ". Vivian Adams came by for her daily visit.  She is so dear to Jacque and I.  Don and Pat Garrett and Tennie Arrington came to visit. They brought us a goodie basket.  Jacque asked what was in it.  Took one look and told them he would eat it next week.  Guess I will have to save that basket of goodies for him.  It is always so nice to see people from Winnfield.

 Jacque ate some banana pudding today.  His appetite is back!!! The rehab doctor came and did an evaluation.  We may go to the rehab floor next Monday. We just do not need any more set backs.  Praise God everything is good today.

Now I am sure everyone wants to know why this blog is called "Blood Drive".  As many of you may already know Jacque had to take some blood when he was in ICU.  The donor relations specialist came to see us today.  I am going to put the information on the blog.  I would love to  help someone since someone helped us.  Of course, if you give blood it will also help Jacque and I too. Do what you can and of course if you can't that is ok too.  God bless and keep the prayers coming.

Here is a copy of the letter given to me:

Dear Patient:
The blood you received in this hospital was there because some man or woman, unknown to you, donated blood.  Unless it is replaced, blood may not be available for the next person who needs it.

Please help us maintain a safe, adequate blood supply by asking your friends and relatives to donate replacement blood in your name at United Blood Services.  You will receive a monetary credit on your outstanding hospital bill.

If you are a member of a company or group that would like to set up a replacement blood drive, please contact United Blood Services.

Any healthy individual who is at least 16 years of age and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood. 

To give blood is to give life.  The gift of life is precious indeed.  Thank you for helping us.  It is the only way to keep the lifeline flowing.

If you have any questions or would like any further information, call 337-235-LIFE or you can log on to
http://www.unitedbloodservice.com/.

Sincerely,
Liz Celestine
Donor Relations Specialist
1503 Bertrand Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
337-235-5433 EXT 3060
FAX 337-232-5352
ecelestine@bloodsystems.org

Thanks again to everyone.  We love you all--Laure and Jacque :)