A Trip to the License Branch but So Much More

Jay Love — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:27:00 GMT

Last week I had to make that splendid trip to the license branch to renew my driver’s license. Yes, I know numerous of the functions can be done online, but now that we are in Mount Comfort, I actually enjoy going north and making that right hand turn to Fortville. On that fateful day last week I happened to be the only customer in the branch at 1:10 PM. (Perhaps others have opted for the online alternative...) I still took a number and made them call it out just to see if I could catch a smile on the three ladies’ faces behind the counter. It worked – they all smiled.

Part of my reason for going to Fortville is the DQ which is right next to the huge pink elephant liquor store. No trip to Fortville is complete without my favorite a large banana milkshake. You see in Fortville they make mine with nearly two real bananas! No fake yellow sauce is going in my shake.

Now, it is time for me to reach the main point of this blog. During the renewing process of my Indiana driver’s license I was asked a simple question: "Mr. Love, would you like to continue to be an organ donor?" Obviously, I said "Of course," as I have since the option became available. However, for some reason I asked the agent a question: “How often do people say ‘yes’ and how often do they say ‘no’ to your question?” Completely to my surprise she stated that only 1 out of 10 agrees to be an organ donor at death.

Perhaps we can move the yes percentage a bit the other way. All of us are so great at volunteering and later this week many of us will donate blood. We have the chance by answering “yes” to that simple question to touch the life or lives of several people in the most amazing way. We can actually improve the quality of life for someone or in some cases allow life to continue. Just think, if 100 of us are signed up, we might be able touch in a wonderful manner 200 to 500 other lives! If you have ever had a loved one on one of the organ waiting lists you know what I am speaking of. If each of us participate and urge others to do so maybe we can double the number of people being helped. Anything is possible, you know...

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A Trip to the License Branch but So Much More