Saving money on postage whilst helping out

[nursedarry]

Just FYI, in lieu of sending holiday cards this year (or spending Christmas in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary), I thought I'd give something back to the Somerville Foundation which, like you, supported me during a very chaotic year. This foundation supports adults born with a heart condition. I've signed up as a Helpline Volunteer and Medical Proof-Reader.

It's strange to think that without my mitral valve packing up, I might never have known I'd been born with Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (PAPVC), and I was fortunate to have both repaired at the same time, exactly eight months ago. Thank you again to everyone for all your prayers and kind words.

As I feel very fortunate to be in good health THIS holiday season, I'd like to do what I can to help others be able to say the same next year.

Comments

[jtsbbsps-dk.livejournal.com]

lskdhldskfhaslkf you are an amazing person and that is such a good idea ♥!!!

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Hope you're staying warm! Xx

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

*hugs you*
I think of you all the time and wonder how you're doing. ♥
And what you're doing? Is a brilliant idea. :)

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

I miss you, darling! I say we meet up in the W. Indies. Like, right now! Brrrrr.

[scarletladyy.livejournal.com]

That's really lovely of you ♥

I'm really glad you're in good health this year :)

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

Me too! Thanks for helping to keep me going!

[subtlefire.livejournal.com]

♥

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

♥ back at you!

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

What a wonderful idea!

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

Thank you, BB!

[delphipsmith]

EXCELLENT idea. I am all for prezzies in the form of charitable donations and am happy to forego a card for such a good cause. You are a Good Person. Despite your cougar-like fondness for young Quidditch players.

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

I thought that would be "...because of my cougar-like fondness..." but whatever, the HSU Charter seems to change daily.

[delphipsmith]

SO sorry, you're QUITE right! I misread p. 25 of the Faculty Brochure, where it clearly states that...well, I won't repeat it here, but it's clearly applicable in your case.

Is that neutered Dementor still hanging about, BTW?

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

Yup, and still addicted to Laffy Taffy.

Yes, best not to quote the Brochure - it works too much like a book of spells. And in this place, that ain't a good thing!

[delphipsmith]

"Don't say 'sex' in front of the Brochure" ?

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

Oh god! Especially NOT that!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

♥

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

Thank you, bb, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[veritas03.livejournal.com]

That's really cool that you're volunteering in that way. I know I'm not alone in feeling very happy and relieved that you have made such a wonderful recovery. ♥
And that is a really wild icon!

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

Thank you! And yes, that icon is just...bizarre/crazy/wicked-cool. I like my "hot_man_with_a_sternotomy_scar" one too :D

[demicus.livejournal.com]

Now that's a recipe for some very good karma!
Wishing you continued good health & happiness.

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

To quote K Costner in "Field of Dreams", I could use all the good karma I can get.

Have a great holiday!

[katelinmr.livejournal.com]

It's real sweet of you to help out like that. Good luck. I'd make a donation if I had ANY money right now, but I need to get out of debt first *scratches back of head* xD

[knowmefirst.livejournal.com]

That is a wonderful idea. *hugs* Your are such a strong women ♥

[nursedarry.livejournal.com]

Don't know about that, but it feels good to help out :D

[nenne.livejournal.com]

That is an absolutely lovely idea. :)