As two women walked into a New Jersey hospital, they laughed. It showed the love that had held them together1 forty years as best friends. Although they were laughing, one of these ladies would soon put her life in danger2her best friend.
Patty Hurley and Eileen Riley met at high school and have been close friends ever since. But when Eileen,3nurse, became ill with kidney (肾) disease, she didn't go running to her friend—Patty came to help her, after4Eileen was sick. "My kidneys are failing," Eileen explained.
"Can I give you one of mine?"5the immediate reply.
The offer was so simple6Eileen thought she had heard wrong. But Patty repeated she was willing to help, and their journey to the operating table began.
Eileen always knew that her friend would help. She said7, "When Patty makes a promise, she keeps8."
The operation went ahead in May, and both women are now very healthy and9than ever.
"There are no words to describe10amazing this woman is," Eileen said afterwards. "She gave me my life."
