Donating Blood.

Today, I donated blood to the American Red Cross for the 9th time. So currently, I've donated just over a gallon. This is not something I pat myself on the back for because it really isn't about that. Blood only stays good for something like 46 days. I was just thinking if something ever happened to my parents or family members and they didn't have a blood supply to help them, I would not be happy. But like many things in this life, you shouldn't complain if you don't to something about it. So as long as I'm able to donate, I will. So I encourage you all to donate as often as you can. Life is far too short and I know that there are a lot of selfless people in the world who would give up a lot to help other people out.

On the same note, I am an organ and tissue donor. It is my prayer that more people would be willing to offer the possibility of life once they're gone. I don't plan on going anywhere any time soon, but it's not about my plans or anyone else. So if you read this, think about it, pray about it, talk to your family about it. I look at it this way, Jesus took his final breath for us and made us new with his blood, this might be a way to pass on some of the love of Christ.

Thank the Lord for a WONDERFUL day!


Song of the day: Silver and Gold by Dolly Parton

Well, I met an old man walkin down the street
His clothes were torn and tattered
With sandals on his feet
And I stopped to help him
And lend him a hand
He said, I love you so much
But you must understand
1st chorus:

Silver and gold might buy you a home
But things of this world
They wont last you long
And time has a way of turning us old
And time cant be bought back with silver and gold

And he said to me, lets rest for awhile
For I have some good news to share with you, child
He said, you cant change this old world
The people need to know
That a dear savior died here
A long, long time ago

Repeat 1st chorus

His eyes shown like diamonds
And his smile was heaven sent
His hair was long and flowing
And his back was slightly bent
And I knew he knew it
For that day I changed
As I watched him walk on
I forgot to get his name

2nd chorus:

He said, silver and gold cant buy you a home
When this life has ended
And your time is gone
But you can live in a world where
Youll never grow old
And things cant be bought there with silver and gold