"I think I am supposed to donate one of my kidneys to Sara." I am sure that this was the last thing my spouse expected to hear at that or any given moment. He asked if I felt certain about pursuing this and I assured him that I did. We both agreed to continue to pray about it for a season and see where it led.
A couple of weeks later, he walked in from work and said, "You don't have to offer Sara one of your kidneys. Someone has volunteered to be tested." The story of this offer was truly one of self sacrifice. With Sara's condition continuing to worsen, they decided that it was a good idea to meet with their accountant and go over their will. Her condition was not totally bleak. Actually, she had not even begun dialysis. However, like most of us, this life circumstance prompted them to make sure that everything was in order, should something happen to either one of them.
They met with their accountant. The relationship was accountant/client and did not extend beyond that. During the course of their meeting, they told him the story of Sara's diagnosis. Like me, he asked what her blood type was. He had the blood type needed to be considered a donor. That evening, he went home and told his wife that he wanted to be tested to see if he could donate a kidney to Sara. While Sara's continued to worsen, she was still holding dialysis at bay. It was the middle of tax season, but the accountant assured Sara that he would begin the testing process just as soon as the season was over.
This man was much stronger and willing than I. He didn't need the signs and affirmation that I did. Someone that he did not even know beyond client relationship was in critical need. This man knew he could help and he wanted to do what he could. The world truly would be a better place if there were more individuals like this selfless man!
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