LOGINMy dad has been waiting for a kidney for three years. Finally, we receive word that it's his turn to receive a kidney. But when I arrive at the hospital and am about to go through the procedures, I find out that someone else has snatched the slot away. It turns out that my own uncle, Spencer Irwin, is the one who has replaced Dad in receiving the kidney. With bloodshot eyes, I decide to confront Spencer, only to see him scroll through the reels on his phone leisurely while hanging out in his ward. He tells me coolly, "Your dad is dying anyway, so having a kidney transplanted into him is basically a waste of said kidney. You might as well give it to me. "Let's not ruin our relationship, eh? Take this 5,000 dollars and buy something nice for your dad." I'm so furious that my body is practically shaking like a leaf. Then, I turn on my heel and storm away. Spencer thinks that I've decided to reap my losses. Instead, I track down the doctor and sign some paperwork as the primary decision-maker. That's how I've changed the anesthesia plan from general anesthesia to local anesthesia. This time, Spencer and his family are the ones going ballistic. As for me, I just laugh heartily at them. "This is supposed to be my dad's surgery, to begin with. It's on you for replacing him in this surgery!"
View MoreThere was no anger or blame in Dad's voice, only endless heartache. He reached out his frail hand, trembling as he caressed my cheek, and his tears welled up once again."I'm sorry," he said. "I was so useless. I let you suffer so much and left you to face all of that alone."I couldn't hold it together anymore and buried my face in his palm, sobbing uncontrollably. "I'm not suffering, Dad. As long as you're okay, everything I did was worth it."At that moment, all the hatred and scheming vanished into thin air. I was no longer someone obsessed with revenge; I was just a child terrified of losing his dad.As long as Dad was still here, everything I had done had been worth it.…Dad's condition improved day by day.With the support of the donations, we got the best anti-rejection medication and hired the most experienced caregiver. Color gradually returned to Dad's face, and he was even able to get out of bed and take a few steps with my help.We never brought up Aunt Ellen and
Just like that, Dad's surgery costs had been fully covered. Standing at the hospital payment window and staring at the receipt confirming that the payment had gone through, I felt like I was dreaming.Not only were Dad's surgery costs fully covered, but there was even extra money left in the donation account, enough to cover his rehabilitation and nutritional needs going forward.I carefully recorded the source and amount of every single donation in a notebook. I would carry that gratitude with me for the rest of my life.The surgery proceeded as scheduled.I stood outside the operating room again, but my state of mind was completely different from the last time. Before, my heart had been filled with cold hatred and a desire for revenge, but this time, it was filled only with hope and prayer.My palms were slick with sweat from nervousness, and I paced the hallway nonstop. Every passing second felt like torture to me.Time crept by. Five hours later, the operating room light fina
When I walked out of Dr. Harding's office, I felt like I had been on an emotional roller coaster. The excitement and pressure left me completely overwhelmed for a moment.I listed my small apartment, the only property I owned, on the cheapest real estate website, pricing it well below market value for a quick sale. Then I went through my phone contacts and started calling every friend, coworker, and even classmates I hadn't spoken to in years who might lend me money.I made call after call, but the results were disappointing. Some people hung up right away, while others turned me down politely. Still, everyone had their own struggles, and I understood that.After an entire afternoon, I managed to scrape together less than 30 thousand dollars. Even with Aunt Ellen's earlier compensation payment, I was still nowhere near the 500-thousand-dollar target.…At midnight, I sat alone on a bench in the hospital hallway, staring at the handful of viewing inquiries from the real estate agen
On the day Uncle Spencer was discharged from the hospital, the sky was overcast.After completing the paperwork, Aunt Ellen and her family left the hospital looking utterly defeated. None of them looked at me a single time. I knew they hated me for destroying everything they had, but I didn't care.Not long after they left, I got a call from Dr. Harding. He said, "Stefan, I have good news for you. The organ donation center just informed us that a new kidney has been matched to your dad, and it's a perfect match!"My grip on the phone tightened instantly, and I was so overwhelmed that I couldn't speak for a long moment. "Dr. Harding… is that… really true?""Absolutely true! Come in and get the paperwork done right away. We'll arrange the surgery as soon as possible!" he said.After hanging up, I rushed to Dad's bedside, grabbed his hand, and burst into tears. "Dad, did you hear that? You're going to be okay! You're going to be okay!"I practically sprinted to Dr. Harding's office.






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