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Well, kids, I went and donated a pint today. While I was sitting there (only TWO techs were on duty when I first got there) I felt the urge to help
out. I have answered the phone at Lifeblood, called out who was next, filled
out forms for those having trouble, called the news crews to see the
outpouring of folks that came, waited my three hours cutting Vetwrap (goes
around your arm when you're through), received a HUGE beautiful professional
bouquet from the next door Hallmark store for donating, and before I left,
CiCi's Pizza showed up with 200 free pizzas because people had to wait so
long their stomachs weren't full as required. AND I got three free passes for
a Riverboat Ride on the Memphis Queen!
I am impressed by the way the community came together over this. It did
seem that all we could do is pray and give blood ( some lady said that, and
we all agreed) so I guess that's what we did. I told them I was unemployed
this week, and could come help again tomorrow if they needed me, and they are
delighted. I'm tooo dam old to go hunt down the bad guys, so I guess this is
what I get to do to help! Call your blood center and help out if you can. I
really felt like a Hero ( I always do after giving blood) but today was very
special. Whoever did this evil has truly underestimated the power of the
people of the United States. We may fuss amongst ourselves--but Don't Tread
On Me! this act of War will be fully felt by those responsible.
Go get gas. I will wait. I will not be travelling much for a little, til
it is reasonable again.
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