I had a talk with my 2 adult daughters about a very serious matter. I told them that I did not want to be buried when I died, I wanted to be cremated so as not to take up more space on this planet. I expected tears or one of them to try to convince me not to do it. Instead, they both were fine with it.
However I told them I wanted to donate my organs to medicine. Instead of disagreeing with me, one of my daughters compassionately said: “dad, face it, your organs are pretty much worthless.” And then they proceeded to go down my body from my eyes to my prostate!
“Your eyes aren’t of much value because they don’t work very well. Your lungs are completely worthless because they are mostly paralyzed. Bladder? Forget about it, after all the urinary tract infections you’ve had? And your kidneys must be in bad shape because they have been dealing with a dysfunctional bladder for 4 years. Your liver? Dad, you have been taking 20 pills a day for 40 years. You’re lucky your liver is functioning at all. And your prostate? You’ve got to be kidding!”
I started the discussion worried that they would be depressed but by the time we were done, I was the one who was depressed! Kids. All you can do is love them because you can’t sell them on eBay!
Love ❤️ it. They were very honest. Our bodies are definitely wearing out, but you just keep pushing. Keep your sense of humor, at least that is in tact. Love you.
Dan no matter how serious a topic you pick you can bring a smile to my face. Not so easy to do these days!! Thank you for your ability to make life a little bit lighter.
Totally agree!
Don’t be depressed. By the time my husiband died, his organs, too, were in pretty bad shape. I was surprised when they said he could be a donor. They wanted his eyes, not for function, but as place holders. Now I know his beautiful blue eyes are.being used to help people. I know he would approve.
Hi Ann,
I’m so sorry for your loss, but that thought of you being mindful of his beautiful blue eyes is very sweet. Thank you
Dan
Kids! We tried to have grandchildren without having children but couldn’t figure out how to do that. I laughed out loud at your piece!
Dan,
You have done a great job by living, serving and using up your organs‼️
They may have some value to science, but they will not get anyone well.
I respect your choice. My two daughters respect my choice.
Your spirit will surely go far on perfect parts!🙏
Thank you my friend
The humor. That is the Danny I know Love you man.
And I love you right back, my dear friend and roommate!
At our age, all our bodies are working overtime!!! Your insight, wisdom and humor are so treasured! Keep posting and teaching with love and humor. Love you so…..
My mother died last year almost at the age of 98 and donated her body to science. Because of Covid they seem they will need more time to release her remains. My mother doesn’t mind. She believed science didn’t need a perfect body, that they would learn a lot more from her worn out, tired organs.
So funny!
And you should have said your bladder and bank account are empty.
Where were you when I needed you!