Giving the Gift of Life

 I am going to give blood today.
There is a National appeal for blood donors at this time.
http://www.redcrossblood.org/national-appeal

I used to be a regular blood donor giving every 56 days.
I began donating in high school at age 17.
Our school had regular blood donor drives.
Honestly, I began because it was a reason to get out of class,
And they gave us snacks!

Somewhere along the way I stopped donating.
I'm not sure why exactly.
Perhaps, It was due to having more kids, and less time.
Add to that I was anemic much of the time and more often than not, they couldn't accept my weak blood.
So I just stopped trying.

I don't have a rare blood type.
In fact, my blood type, A+, is the second most common type.
I suppose that could also means it is in higher demand.
Its time I get back to giving blood.

Its been about 7 years since I last tried to donate blood.
I am glad that I am healthy enough to donate once again.
At least I feel more healthy.
I don't feel anemic like I have in the past.
I guess I'll know in about an hour or so whether I am able to give today.

If you haven't given blood before,
or if like me you have gotten away from being a regular donor,
check out your local Red Cross and Give the Gift of Life by donating blood.

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