Category Archives: Stories of hope for life!!
Lean on me…
When Cameron initially contacted me about his story of hope, his question to me was, Will you publish our story even if it does not involve transplant? This question took me very little thought because after all, this blog is … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cancer, cancer story, hope, inspiration, mesothelioma, success over cancer
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HIS Time…
This is a story of Fred who was so close to death as his heart was failing rapidly and how everything miraculously fell into place…through faith and redemption, and a beautiful angel named Callie. This is Fred’s story of hope … Continue reading →
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Tagged angels, faith, heart failure, Heart transplant, hope, miracles, Organ Donation, Organ donation awareness, organ donor, Organ Transplant
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Making Memories While Searching For Hope In The Dark…
This is a story of love, hope, & perserverance submitted by Adena, James’s wife. James is on an active quest for a second double lung transplant. This is James’s story in his wife, Adena’s words: James is the love of … Continue reading →
Ricki’s miraculous journey of hope…
This is a story of a beautiful young mother who has beaten the odds time and time again. Even after being told that there was no hope, she held on to faith that she is here for a reason and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cirrhosis, Hepatitis-C, hope, Liver Failure, Liver transplant, miracles, Organ Donation, Organ donation awareness, Organ Transplant
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The Gift Of A New Kidney On A “White Christmas”…Well, Maybe This Year…
This is a story of numerous medical trials of a lady from Texas who has had ups and downs throughout this frustrating process but as you will see, she is a trooper and is still holding on to hope. Please take … Continue reading →
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Tagged Dialysis, Donate life, hope, journey of hope, Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, Organ Donation, organ donor, perseverance
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Third Time’s A Charm…
This story of is such a beautiful example of love, courage, sacrifice, and hope. The “gifts of life” made by her mother and future mother-in-law, say it all about Paula who has dealt with failing kidneys for nearly her entire … Continue reading →
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Tagged Dialysis, Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, Organ Donation, Organ Transplant
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Are you my type?…
Since I began this transplant journey, I have networked with so many others who are holding on to hope as they await organ transplant or who were fortunate enough to cheat death before finally receiving the life saving organ that … Continue reading →
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Tagged Dialysis, Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, Organ Donation, Organ Transplant
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Wiser than her years – Natalie’s Hope…
This story is from Natalie, a 14 year old girl who suffers from a life-threatening liver disease. Natalie contacted me a few months ago and explained all that she endures on a daily basis as a result of her failing … Continue reading →
The Unexpected Path …
Bob was just clicking along living his life with no idea the path that he would soon be traveling …leading him through multiple “heart attacks”, cardiac procedures, fears that lack of financial resources would prevent him from a second chance … Continue reading →
Loren’s Gifts…
This story was submitted by a friend of mine, Alex who lost his beautiful daughter Loren tragically in January 2011. It is a Donor Family’s perspective of the other side of organ donation. Alex has taken the untimely death and … Continue reading →
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“Honesty” Scott’s Liver Transplant Journey…
Scott Linscott was enjoying a family vacation in Orlando Florida in May 2011 when his life took an unexpected path. One day he was riding a roller coaster at Animal Kingdom the next day he found himself in a … Continue reading →
“Smiling for Riley” The O’Brien Family’s Journey of Hope…
Riley was born with Heterotaxy Syndrome and Complex Congenital Heart Disease! He has been waiting for his GIFT of LIFE since November 2, 2009 when he was “officially” listed for a Bilateral Lung and Heart Transplant. This past February 20th, … Continue reading →
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Tagged Bilateral lung transplant, caring for a child with CHD, caring for a child with chronic illness, Chronic illness in a child, Congenital heart disease, Gift of Life, Heart transplant, Heterotaxy Syndrome, hope, Riley O'Brien, Smiling for Riley, Smiling4Riley, Warrior
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“With Every Heartbeat” – Kelli’s story…
This is a story about a beautiful and vibrant young mother of four who after being misdiagnosed with gallbladder disease when in fact she was in heart failure and in desperate need of a transplant. Against the odds, she received … Continue reading →
“Greta’s gratitude”…
Greta has been waiting for a liver transplant for a year and a half. This will be her second transplant because 17 years ago at the age of ten, her life was saved by the gift of organ donation. Although … Continue reading →
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“The call”…
Let’s face it, organ failure is a brutal experience & although I make every effort to remain positive, if I am completely honest, it is not always an easy feat. When I received Bill’s story, I read it & watched … Continue reading →
‘Natasha’s Gift of Life – God’s Perfect Timing”…
This is a story submitted by Natasha who was and is a beautiful, vibrant young woman with a lifetime ahead of her. In the blink of an eye, her life was forever changed. Simply from eating contaminated food, she contracted … Continue reading →
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Tagged God's perfect timing, Liver Failure, Liver transplant, Organ Donation
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Snappy Kappy “Refuse to Lose”…
This is a story submitted by a beloved veteran, a man who has lived a very full life & was not going to let his diseased lungs end it for him. I love this story for many reasons but one … Continue reading →
“Chip’s Kidney Journey – It’s a Family Thing” …
One family, four kidney transplants between a mother & 2 of her sons so far… now, one son is in need of a second kidney transplant & the third brother’s kidneys are beginning to fail. This is a story about … Continue reading →
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Steve’s story – Life’s Battlefields…
This story was submitted by Steve who after many life struggles, found his way through the love of Christ. Steve finally & might I say, miraculously now has a second chance to live after receiving his “double transplant”, kidney & … Continue reading →
Through the eyes of a child…
This is a story about a woman named Cindy, a wife and mother of two beautiful daughters who although sometimes it felt like there was no hope, they never stopped holding on to hope for life for their mother. After … Continue reading →
“The courage of a lion & the strength of a bulldozer”…
This is a story of love, courage, taking chances, fighting the fight, & beating the odds. In order to save her husband Phillip’s life, God provided Cassie with the strength to fight numerous tough battles & cut through TONS of … Continue reading →
“Glass houses”…
I have previously posted stories “written by” the person whom it is about but Victoria asked me to write this for her so I agreed with her approval of the final draft. My mother used to say “people who live … Continue reading →
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Tagged Chronic illness, Liver disease, Liver Failure, Liver transplant, Organ Donation, Organ Transplant
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“GIVE’R UP”…
This is a very special story about a family from Edmonton Alberta Canada a story about two sisters Jenna & Sara, who love their dad, a man who held on to hope for life and overcame unbelievable obstacles. He underwent … Continue reading →
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Tagged Liver Failure, Liver transplant, Living donor, Organ Donation, Organ Transplant
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Emmett’s story … Ohhh the “Red tape”…
This is a story of a family who after three agonizing years and dealing with lots of “red tape” in efforts to be “actively” listed for transplant, continue to hold on to hope for life knowing the importance of living … Continue reading →
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Tagged Dialysis, Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, Organ Donation, Organ Transplant
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Karen’s Story…
Karen waited 5 long years but held on to hope for life and to read her words “I feel wonderful” brings joy to me!! Her expressed desire to attempt to reach out to her donor family again brings so many … Continue reading →
Bill’s Story: Never, ever, give up hope or faith…
Bill’s Story: Never, ever, give up hope or faith. A moving and insightful story of Bill’s long road to the gift of life… S Bill P. Liver Transplant Recipient Date of Surgery May 16, 2011 Cleveland Clinic My Bio: I … Continue reading →
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Tagged Liver transplant, Organ Donation, Organ Transplant
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