Kudos Essential Workers and Family Wellness

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GIFT BY JENNIFER BOICE

LIFE OF

A few months ago, my oldest daughter went through every teenager’s rite of passage, getting her driver’s license. After leaving the Secretary of State’s office, we decided to celebrate with a big breakfast of pancakes and hot cocoa. As we sat in the van eating our quarantine breakfast, I looked at her and asked, “Did you check the box?” She smiled back at me and said, “I checked the box.”

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INSIGHTFUL, MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRATIONAL

“The box” we were talking about was the organ donor box. I’ve been on the organ donor registry since I received my driver’s license when I was 16. For me, it was an easy decision, but I understand it can be more delicate for some. My daughter and I started discussing the subject a few months ago, and she immediately said she wanted to be an organ donor. I told her I was proud of her, but to think about it and make sure that was what she wanted.


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