The boy believed that this would be the ultimate deed of his life.
Dr. Jim Clark posted shared a story on the Internet that left a lasting impression on him. Jim shared the experience of a 5-year-old girl, Lizzie, who urgently needed a blood exchange. The doctors made a decision that her twin brother would be the perfect donor for her, as he was cured of a similar illness.
His blood met all the requirements as well as contained antibodies that fought the illness. Jim asked the boy if he was ready to give his blood to his sister. Initially, the latter hesitated. He agreed as soon as the doctor announced that the operation was the only way to save the kid.
Lizzie received a blood transfusion and the expert spotted that her cheeks were red again. After the procedure, the boy asked the doctor a question that he will always remember.
Today I did an operation on a little girl. she needs O-negative blood.
We didn’t know but his twin brother had the same blood type. I explained that it was a matter of life and death. He sat calmly for a while before getting up and saying goodbye to his parents. I did not think about that.
But when we finished, the little boy said, “When will I die?” He felt he was saving his sister’s life. Think about the choice this young man made then, foolishly believing that this would be the ultimate deed of his life …
