A Walk with Sara and Grace

 

My greatest heartache tonight is for the donor's family.  The donor is at the same hospital she is - s/he is in the pediatric ward.  That is all we know.  In Miami, Florida, there is a family - parents - who have made the ultimate gift decision while facing the untimely death of their child.  No parent should bury their child - that is not "the cycle of life".  That is every parent's nightmare. 

 

I ask that God continue to hold them, comfort them, and grieve with them(Love, I would like to introduce you to some magnificent people.  I know you know them, you helped them make this decision.  Thank you for your support and guidance of them during such a hard time for them.  Please stay close to them).  I pray God's Grace (Hi Grace)  is felt by that family.  Both now, and in the future.  The holidays are approaching - they will suffer through the "Firsts" this upcoming year.  Their first Thanksgiving without their child; their first Christmas with a missing stocking on the mantle; their first summer swim party without their child's smile.  They will contemplate the marriage that never happened, the college graduation they didn't have, their grandchildren's pictures that will never hang on their fridge.

 

I thank God for allowing that family to make this selfless decision so that our Sara has a chance at life.  I thank God for all the blessings he has bestowed on our family throughout this ordeal.  He has been in control, He has handled our details, He has held and loved us through all of this.

 

I have never really thought about organ donation for myself - have you?

 

These are the things that run through my head these days.  Please continue to pray.  I will let you know when I do.

 

Thank you all for your love and prayers.

 

GodBless you!

Mary