Give Blood

Congrats to the Ezell-Harding Anatomy and Physiology students, and Professor Lisa Smith, biologian extraordinaire, for coordinating a successful blood drive today. 100 pints, including one of my own, were donated throughout the day. I have a childhood memory of once accompanying my grandfather when he donated (now deceased, he gave gallons and gallons). He told me that with so many people in need, how could he not give? I suspect that his experiences in World War 2 Japan also had a great deal to do with his regular lifetime of blood donation. A good memory indeed.

Are eligible to donate? Why not do it? You may be the one who needs blood. I'm glad to donate for you. What if I need it? Will you donate for me? For those you love? For those you do not, nor will ever, know or love? If you are eligible, make a difference and donate.

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In other news, Fred Peatross is taking a break from blogging. I've appreciated his critiques and look forward to his return to the blogosphere. I have removed the link to his blog; I'll put it back when he returns and things are current.

My sometime colleague in various Hicksian Theological Courses at Lipscomb, Bren Hughes, is now on the link bar to your right. He is a thoughtful and capable theologian, a great dialogue partner in class (who will graduate waaaayyyy before me) and a great guy. Read his blog.

Grace and peace.