A New Heart

We are amongst all our birthday celebrations. Kaitlyn turns five tomorrow and we just finished with the family party. I did want to take some time a post on something very important to me. My Uncle Glenn just received a new heart yesterday. He has really needed one and after being on the LVAD for awhile a new heart was the only answer. He has been at the top of the list for a few weeks and has had many come his way only to have a complication thrown in. Yesterday he received a 27 year old heart. Who could ask for better?? I always said a better one would come along. Uncle Glenn is one of the most humblest smartest people I have ever met. I don't know of anyone who deserves it more. We are so excited for him. We are still praying that everything goes well and his body doesn't reject it. He still has a long road of recovery ahead, but how exciting!
This brings me to a subject I am very passionate about...organ donation. I personally believe everyone who can should be a donor. I have helped with many donations and I can not even tell you how great it is. One person can help so many people. I always thought it was neat to hear who the organs were going to (when we could). There are so many people out there in need and people you would never expect. I fully believe that if every capable person would donate I don't think we would have a shortage. It is always sad to see a healthy person with good organs not donate. I can't help but think of all the lives they could save. Today, we are grateful to this 27 year old and his family for making the choice they made.