Blood

My dad has given 18 gallons of blood so far in his life. I decided it was time that I start giving again. I went back today. I was a bit nervous as it has been almost 9 years since the last time I gave, and that was evident in my elevated heart rate. I almost didn't get to give because it was 103. But they had me rest for a few minutes and took my pulse again, and it was fine. I think today's donate was pint #28. I did some calculating and if I hadn't stopped giving 9 years ago, I'd be on gallon #10 instead of halfway to #4. *sigh* Oh well, can't make up for lost time. I can only move forward.