A
married couple was in a terrible accident where the man's face was severely
burned. The doctor told the husband that they couldn't graft any skin from his
body because he was too skinny. His wife's tissue type was a match so she
offered to donate some of her own skin.
However,
the only skin on her body that the doctor felt was suitable would have to come
from her buttocks.
The
husband and wife agreed that they would tell no one about where the skin came
from, and they requested that the doctor also honor their secret. After all,
this was a very delicate matter.
After
the surgery was completed, everyone was astounded at the man's new face. He
looked more handsome than he ever had before! All his friends and relatives
just went on and on about his youthful beauty!
One
day, he was alone with his wife, and he was overcome with emotion at her
sacrifice. He said, "Dear, I just want to thank you for everything you did
for me. How can I possibly repay you?"
"My darling," she replied, "I get all
the thanks I need every time I see your mother kiss you on the cheek."
