Sara

Sara talks about how knowing David’s preferences made it easier for them to support their relative staying longer in ICU and having surgery so that they could donate their organs.

Knowing my Son’s preferences made a world of difference when it came to supporting their decision to stay longer in ICU and undergo surgery to donate their organs. It’s a difficult process, David still looked alive when on life-support even though they were confirmed to be brain dead. Having the life support turned off and having to leave them for the organs to be taken was so hard. But we had those important conversations about organ donation. They made it clear – they wouldn’t mind spending more time in ICU or having surgery if it meant helping others. Having that clarity eased the whole process for me. I didn’t have to second-guess or worry about deciding what they would have wanted. It was a relief to know I was supporting their decisions and making a difference as they had intended. This helped us as a family.