Yesterday, at 5am, Madison’s family bid her goodbye as she was wheeled to an operating room where teams of transplant surgeons awaited her arrival.
According to those who knew her best, Madison wanted to be an organ donor, and her parents honored her request.
Thanks to their selfless decision, six people in six different states will benefit from this tragedy.
Can you believe it?
Six lives changed…improved.
Six families that won’t have to bid farewell to their own loved ones.
Six families that will celebrate holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions together.
Because of one young lady.
Many people become squeamish when they think of organ donation. Some cannot fathom the thought of their bodies or that of their loved ones being cut open in such a way.
Let me tell you that I witnessed Madison’s parents going through various stages of shock and grief, and one of the few bright spots on the early, darkest days, were when they discussed donating Madison’s heart and, possibly, other organs.
They longed for good to come from their loss. They wanted Madison’s generous heart to give life to another person.
Madison’s family was able to donate much more than her heart. Mr. W captured the following shot of an ambulance carrying the first of her organs to the airport…enroute to another hospital…another patient awaiting the answer to a much-longed-for miracle…
Did you just get chills?
I know that I did when I saw it posted on Facebook last night.
I can almost picture God’s angels accompanying the ambulance, flying alongside keeping silent watch.
If you haven’t given serious consideration to becoming an organ donor, please stop and think about it.
You can designate yourself as an organ donor on your drivers license.
Some states, including Florida, have registries.
Put your heebeejeebies aside and sign up.
You’re not going to need your body where you’ll be going anyhow.
Might as well put those parts to good use, eh?
Thanks for honoring Madison’s life.
Let’s let this be her legacy.
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