Giving blood is vital for our society and there is no replacement. Only 37 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood and less than 10 percent actually give.
Up till several years ago - I never gave blood. I assumed that my blood would not be desirable - because I had a rare blood type (e.g. AB Positive). I was so wrong! I was told by a technician that blood is only a portion of what they take out. They also take out plasma which makes up to 55 percent of blood volume – which they need. Was I ever embarrassed – that I never asked before?
Anyway if any of you – have a misunderstanding about if your blood is desirable for donation – drop in a donation center and ask.
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I love giving blood, when I watch the blood come out it reminds me of Christ’s Blood shed for me MORE than the Lord’s Supper does!!!
BTW, that Huckabee book is GREAT.
I think we’re not allowed to give blood in the US anymore
And I have great blood – o negative.
I am interested that you’re rh negative, though. Aren’t your parents A+ and B+? Do you know your siblings’ blood types? Kevin is AB+.
@daniellehanley - you’re correct – I should have said AB+
@daniellehanley - Yes if you travel overseas you have to wait 12 months before giving.
@clintspirations - Can’t wait until your done and loan it to me.
Good post! You never think about giving until you are in a situation where you or your children need blood. I tried to give blood approximately 10 years ago, but because I had been to Nigeria, I was told that I would have to wait x number of years before giving blood. I will have to check up on this (DV). Good reminder! Thanks.