Robert and Cherie: An unknown angel’s gift
A family lost someone so dear to them, but he saved so many lives, my husband’s included.
A family lost someone so dear to them, but he saved so many lives, my husband’s included.
All in all, it has been a very transformational year! I can hardly keep my enthusiasm contained for this new season of life.
Born with cystic fibrosis, Heather received a double-lung and liver transplant at age 19.
I have spent the past 8 plus years paying tribute to my donor Rita in all I do.
“How can I say thanks?” expressing my thanks to all involved, and especially to my loving Creator, who has allowed me to extend my life due to the miracles of modern medicine.
I am very grateful and appreciative for a second chance to get it right.
What you don’t hear about as frequently are the challenges that come as a recipient – and for me, I struggle with survivor’s guilt.
In 2014, at the age of 25 Lisa was hours away from dying due to acute liver failure when she received a life-saving liver transplant from her donor, Courtney Sterling.
She was beautiful inside an out, smart, funny, sensitive, amazing with kids and animals, generous and always stood up for those who were bullied.