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Faith, Hope and Charity: One Family‘s Tragedy is Another’s Miracle
- Posted on September 23, 2010 at 3:33pm by
Meredith Jessup
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An amazing story out of Chandler, Ariz., of two families coming together to celebrate the miracle of life…
(Note: you might want to have tissues handy)
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Comments (49)
Laura64TX
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 12:25pmGreat story. Here in Texas, we can place stickers on our license that indicates “donor.” They are available when we renew our drivers license.
Report Post »Sliver_of_Truth
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 6:45amMy dear son passed away at the age of 22 from cystic fibrosis. Even though his body had been ravaged by the disease, I was approached immediately after his death to consider allowing the donation of his usable organs. My son and I never really discussed this possibility, but being the person he was, I knew he would want to do this. Several months after his passing I received a letter from the organization thanking our family for his gift. His corneas have given eyesight back to a young father in his 30′s, and his heart valves were gifted to another. I cried tears of joy. To know that a small part of him lives on and is helping another human being is of immense comfort to this mother’s heart.
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:52amAdd your comments
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:42amThis story touches my heart in two ways. My great niece recently passed away due to what is known as a AVM. Basically it was a birth defect that was undetected until her massive stroke. She under-went two operations but the DRs were unable to repair the damage. She was kept alive by life-support machines. She had mentioned at one point before the stroke occured that she wished to be an organ donor. The medical team were in place to do the procedure, her family were by her side, the machines were turned off. Some-how she was able to breathe on her own so they were not able to harvest the organs. She only lasted a short time . Not all of the organs were able to be saved but they were able to take her eyes,tissue, and bone marrow I totally under-stand the mother needing to hear her daughters heartbeat. God bless the beautiful young ladies family as well as the woman who recieved the heart. I was fortunate to recieve a kidney from a live donor. A wonderful 33yr. old woman graciuosly offered. Were these miracles? Yes.Any gift of life is a miracle to those of us who are blessed to have an opportunity to live a healthy life again. And though difficult I believe this young girls family and my nieces family at least can have some comfort in knowing a part of their loved one lives on. When I think of my donor who so bravely made this sacrifice for me It gives me hope and overwhelms me with faith in the human race I am more aware of how precious life is. Yes I needed practically a box of tissue. It was a very sad but beautiful story. Both of these lovely young girls were taken to soon. They say life goes on and that is very true, but nothing will ever fill that void these parents have. I ache inside for anyone who must make these decisions. How very brave they are and I take my hat off to them. Thank-you to all the donors and their families. To me they are true heros.
Report Post »Alexandra1214
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 12:40amThere is still HOPE in this weary world …. and Yes … the hand of God turned a double tragedy into an AMAZING blessing …. Faith, Hope & Charity!!!! … passing the tissues …. brings back memories of my daughter’s passing .. 23 years ago ….
Report Post »IAMABLAZE
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:16pmThere are no words and I am without a Kleenex.
Report Post »Mermaz
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:13pmBeautiful
Report Post »Caremom
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 10:28pmIt is divine intervention, yes God infusion of hope into two separate hopeless events.To hear the heartbeat of your lifeless child’s healthy heart pumping life into a once dying mom–
Report Post »this relational connect is indeed a miracle.
scseahawk
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 9:37pmTrue charity. What an expression of love. I hope you are all organ donors. Let’s help make more of these stories able to be told!
Report Post »Sweet Sister
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 8:35pmWow.
Report Post »Workforit
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 8:09pmWow, that one got me.
Is it possible to have the appropriate tests done prior to ones misfortune to speed up the donation process?
Report Post »capnjack
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 8:01pmThis is who we all are…don’t listen to the naysayers. God is good.
Report Post »burnsst
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 7:44pmThis touching story reminded me of my father. He received a heart transplant when he was 55 years old and even though we never knew who the heart was from we were eternally grateful. He lived another 14 years and passed at the age of 69 of cancer but he heart was still strong. Truly a miracle.
Report Post »kcSnoWhitePATRIOT
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 7:39pmI watched this on GMA this morning… When they said it was going to be a “tear-jerker“ and to ”grab your Kleenex” I ignored them… Minutes later I was SO thankful for the ||PAUSE|| button followed by a sobFest. When I thought I was done crying, I could still the faces of the parents as they listened again to their daughter’s heart, hugging the woman who held held that healthy beating heart and feeling it against their own I cried AGAIN!. I am crying as I type this… Being the single mom of a 14 y/o young lady I’m an Organ Donor, Bone Marrow Donor – O neg. Blood Donor – If you NEED IT, TAKE IT, while I‘m here and when I’m gone… However I can’t even IMAGINE having to make that decision if it were my daughter. In my heart of hearts, I would want her to give someone else a chance to live – I would also want to meet the recipient, young or old, like these parents, just for the opportunity to “feel” her “life” one more time. kc
Report Post »Taquoshi
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 6:06pmI think with all the negative stories about murders and other terrible things we hear regularly on the news, we need to hear stories like these to give us hope. As for whether it is medical “science” or a miracle, you know, the doctors can have a perfect donor match and still have everything go wrong. Life does not give us guarantees, so when you have something like this work out, it is a miracle. Just look at the odds. Blessings to both the families.
Report Post »Jim
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 5:58pmYes…manly men cry too.
Report Post »FreedomGal76
Posted on September 25, 2010 at 2:22pmEven soldiers cry sometimes.
Thank you BLAZE!
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 5:39pmWhat can I say but WOW! I’m a blubbering.
Report Post »Butterfly2012
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 5:31pmThis is what Faith, Hope and Charity really means. God Bless these families.
Report Post »kcSnoWhitePATRIOT
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 7:58pmTruly FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY at it’s finest! I wish there was more “News” like this, showing the HUMANITY and the GOOD in people… I have to believe that most people are GOOD…
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 4:54pmmiracle?? no. this is medical science. pure and simple—-heart-warming, granted. but no miracle.
Report Post »beingrightisfun
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 5:10pmWow. I bet you feel smarter than everyone else now. Good job making it about you.
Report Post »richahlgrim
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 5:22pmYou do not comprehend what a miracle is. It is not just a gift or event caused by God. It is a triumph of the human spirit. In this case charity. I feel sad for you.
Report Post »5000YRLEAPER
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 5:25pmThis is a miracle of medical science, this kind of medical practice and knowledge are gifts from God. Just read the 5000 Year Leap, and you will see what I’m talking about.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 5:56pmrich, here’s the definition of a “miracle” : an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs.—sorry, though this story is wonderful and very moving, a miracle it is not. lighten up, folks.
Report Post »21stCenturyPatriot
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 6:31pmMRBUTCHER someday I hope you receive a miracle so you know that they exist. Medical science made it possible for this heart to be transplanted. The Miracle is that this heart beats and lives.
Report Post »wingedwolf
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 7:59pmRICHAHLGRIM, Thanks for saying it for me. These families are blessed, even in sorrow. BLAZE PEOPLE, if you want to see just one more really heart-warming thing today, go to BQI’s blog at http://www.blackquillandink.com and watch the video entitled “Tea Party Member Stuns Crowd.” I promise you’ll be happy you did, and proud to be an American! LOL
Report Post »Alvin691
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 2:18amTrap. Not falling for it.
Report Post »Sliver_of_Truth
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 6:50amSorry, but it is more than just medical science, pure and simple. It is a miracle because through the grace of God man has been given the knowledge and skill to discover how to perform these types of medical procedures.
I pray God softens your heart and gives wisdom to your soul.
Report Post »cvs334
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:54amReading this the term Trolling, Bait, Flame come to mind (“old school” internet terms used for just arguing for arguing sake) …
Report Post »FreedomGal76
Posted on September 25, 2010 at 2:19pmScience cannot even explain the very molecules of a human body staying together. Tightly packed together to make a person, why don’t they fall apart? Put a flashlight up against your skin and watch your veins. See an ultrasound. Listen to your own heartbeat. Miracle… no?
Report Post »Star Spankled
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 4:52pmIt’s a good thing I can type this , cause I can’t speak .
What a wonderful gift .
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 4:52pmThis was a two-tissue experience. God bless both moms, and precious Tara.
Report Post »FieryRed
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 4:41pmWow~I am a single mom of a 13 year old boy and I think I just cried every last teardrop.
Report Post »There are so many positive events and miracles that happen in the world today but nobody really hears about them. No wonder everyone thinks that the bad outweighs the good. It really doesn’t, but that’s all the news media reports on. Thanks Blaze~you just did good.
megansmom
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 3:57pmHope your mascara is waterproof.
Report Post »God blessed both of them to allow them to find each other ad be a comfort. It’s got to help in a small way to know that out of your tragedy your child helped others.
klevalt
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 3:51pmOH my goodness! Expect Miracles!!! I love this! And yes… have your tissues ready!!!
Report Post »Sheepdog911
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 5:58pmWhat a tear jerker. Never immagined the concept of listening to your daughter’s heart giving continued life to another. Pass the tissues.
Report Post »SheriS
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 7:35pmThis is an incredible story! A terrible tradegy becomes a wonderful gift. My heart goes out to both families. I understand being a transplant recipient isn’t easy, but does give that person a new life.
Report Post »w4jle
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:45pmThis hit very close to home. My son is waiting on a heart transplant.
Report Post »Skwerl E. Muckenfutch
Posted on September 23, 2010 at 3:41pmThis is the face of true charity.
rocktruth
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 12:49amYes and True Charity = Love
Report Post »TruthDarts
Posted on September 24, 2010 at 9:31amAll commenters, PLEASE make it know to your family that you would like to DONATE your organs.
If possible, write DONATE ORGANS on back of drivers license.
For these two families…and countless others…
Report Post »THANK YOU.