I just got a letter and a pin from the American Red Cross - apparently I'm officially a gallon donor - didn't know it was coming but I guess it makes since.

I've been donating off and on since my mom died - in her honor at first and then just cause they won't leave me and my A- blood alone, but really it makes me some how feel closer to her. Really when you consider that's only 8 pints and she died in 99 - its really taken me a while, but time off for having Megan and nursing and the whole anemic vegetarian thing I guess i'm amazed I've done a gallon.

I'm schedule to donate on friday after I swim in the morning.