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The Courage of Parents

Started by Kenley Neufeld · 10 months ago

Can you imagine being together as a family and your 7-year old son complains about a headache and three minutes later is unconscious and being rushed to the hospital due to a stroke? This is exactly what happened to some friends of ours less than two weeks ago. The life of this boy continues in %5 ... Continue reading »

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  • Colleen

    11 months ago

    How horribly sad, and touching. And a wonderful post to get this out into the world, as well - a great message, Kenley. My thoughts are with the family, and I hope many people see the need for organ donation and sign up to save a life - or eight.
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  • Jim

    11 months ago

    Thanks, Kenley, for sharing with us this account of how such an overwhelming, unexpected loss was met with such grace and compassion by your friends. Tell them for me that their example, related by you, has moved me to effectualize a decision to become a donor. My wife and I had discussed this very subject just this week, and I had already concluded from our conversation that this was something I would do. Thanks to you, I now have the informational link to do so, without waiting for my next driver's license renewal. After talking to my wife tonight, I'll follow through by registering. Who was it that said that "...experience isn't what happens to us, but how we choose to regard what has happened to us"?
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  • Norman

    11 months ago

    Everything happens for a reason.

    I have learned that we do not always understand the reason, but it will become clear to us in time, when we are ready.

    Such brave parents! Please give them a huge hug for me.
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  • Berchman

    11 months ago

    I am moved by this. I have 3 boys, 7yrs, 5yrs, and 2 yrs—and I feel for the family. I work hard at being present to the joy they bring to life every day.

    I have been and still am an organ donor. I hope others see what they leave behind can do to help those in need.

    My heartfelt sympathies to the family and admiration for their decision in helping people.
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