Gift of Life

Early this morning in California someone died. I'm sure a number of people died this morning in California, but one particular person died and gave Theresa a new chance at life.
Grayson's girlfriend, Theresa, is 20 years old and has been living with pacemaker for a number of years. In the last few months it became clear that the pacemaker was no longer an option and she was placed on the transplant list. She has been in ICU for the past week or so waiting for a heart, and today she received it.
Matt's brother texted this morning to let us know the good news and what time the surgery was scheduled to begin. We have been praying ever since that the surgery would go smoothly and that Theresa would quickly be on the road to recovery.
It is a crazy mix of emotions. There is joy over the gift of a new heart, but it is shadowed by the reality that someone had to die in order to give Theresa the heart. I feel sad for the family that is suffering the loss of a parent, sibling, or child and I am grateful for their willingness to be a part of the donor program.
We are continuing to keep Theresa, Grayson and Theresa's family in our prayers as they go through this very difficult time.

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