January 13, 2012

my heart is heavy for another transplant family

As readers of my blog and those who know us personally know, Anna has cognitive impairments due to the brain damage caused by MSUD. This has meant speech, occupational, and physical therapy over the years, and placement in a special education classroom. But did you know that it could keep her from being approved for a liver transplant?

Please go read this post: Brick Walls

This is sickening. My hands are shaking. Why should a child be denied a chance to live because of mental impairment? What year is this again?

4 comments:

Cindy Lou Who said...

I can't go read the post you linked to; I'm afraid if what it says. I'm afraid it will make me yarf and curse the world. you and Anna are in my prayers.

Seeking Elevation said...

I read it. It's mind-boggling. xoxo

jen said...

it flattened me for sure.

Original_Wacky said...

My heart isn't hurting as much as it is RAGING at this, and I am PISSED OFF. I want everybody in the world to read this with the feeling of it being their own child, and to rage against that jerk doctor. I'm... I can't say anymore.