Today all the guys were talking about licenses, and whether an American license would work in Gabon (yes). Whilst talking, my license came up, so I showed it to the guys. When they looked at the back, they asked what my signature and all that stuff meant, and I explained the organ donor concept to them, which left them disgusted and enthralled.
Later, after a bit of fast talking/arguing between the guys that I didn't entirely understand, Olivier asked me if it was possible for a white person's organs to work in a black person and vice versa. I actually have no idea what to think about this, all I know is that it surprises me that that's a question.
I'm leaving this one up to ya'll to ponder.
I just wrote an article for my school's newspaper about the 2012 national organ donation campaign. I had to get info from the website..this link might answer your question http://donatelife.net/understanding-donation/multicultural-perspectives/
ReplyDeleteHope all is well dude!
Wow.
ReplyDeleteI would have thought the only concern would be blood compatibility. I guess there is more to it.
Well I am guessing that living in a third world country must make you feel pretty forgotten along with isolated. Surely living in a small village all of your life doesn't give you much access to that kind of information, huh? They are just a touch behind the times.
ReplyDeleteIf you think about it, it sounds like a pretty incredible thing to take the organ out of a dead body, putting it into someone elses live body and actually being better off for it.
It kind of freaks me out.
As for the compatibility factor, it's an intelligent question for them to have asked really. Were you ever able to explain it to them?
How about you? What do you make of their question? Do you think it is more of a race thing?
I remember sharing with the kids in the Dominican Republic, the fact that we were actually brothers and sisters in Christ's eyes. This was a concept that they had not considered before. It was neat watching the light bulbs go on for them.
Josh you are in such a unique setting to share yourself, sounds like a fabulous time in your life.
Go for it everyday!
Enjoy!!!!!
Hoping your health is good and the language barrier continues to be broken down.
Mrs. Pappano