Re: A Patient That Changed My Life
Through the abundant grace of God, the generosity of the donor parents, and the skills of her medical team, Olivia celebrated her 6th birthday today.
The last few months haven't been easy ones for Olivia and her family, due to rejection issues and valve problems in the donated heart. She's back on the transplant list, as they've determined that the heart she received previously will not survive. She's still got a long road ahead of her.
BUT, she's ALIVE, and celebrated her 6th birthday today just live every other 6 year old girl in the country, surrounded by friends and adoring family members, who are glad for any chance to rejoice at having this precious child STILL in our lives.
Happy birthday, Olivia!
Ok, so now I am a water bucket, though that could be the pregnancy hormones going too! What a beautiful story! I think organ donation is one of the most selfless acts one can do for another human being. MOre families need to be educated in this life saving option and those that are designated organ donors need to inform the family of their wishes.....I think it would be a blessing to aid a mother to see her child for the first time, or have a dialysis patient be able to take a vacation with their family, or a heart patient to run a marathon, all thanks to the generousity of a family that lost a loved one.
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