I’ve mentioned approximately 327,983 times about the closeness of our daughters’ theater group. They really are a tight bunch. My friend, Christie, says the thespians share “tethered hearts”.
A beautiful expression. Who knew she was so close to being literal?
Here is a story of how these tethered hearts reach beyond our child actors:
Christie is Rachael’s mother. This is Rachael.
Rachael’s dad, Paul, is sick. He has Polycystic Kidney Disease, which means he needs a healthy kidney that is not his own in order to live.
Lots of people love Paul, so lots of people tried to give him a kidney. Unfortunately, no-one was a good match. People were praying all over the place for Paul’s healing.
This is Cambel, in the middle of my 2 offspring.
Heather is Cambel’s mom. Heather is one of the strongest women you will ever meet.* When Heather heard Paul was having a tough time trying to find a matching kidney, she said, You can have one of mine. It will match.
No one argues with Heather. Not even God. Heather’s kidney was a match.
Today, doctors will take one of Heather’s kidneys and put it into Paul’s body. They will both be out of commission for a while. It will not be easy, but Paul will live.
Two kids are giving up mom support for a few weeks so 3 other kids can have a dad for a lifetime. This is more than tethered hearts. This is a new family.
Here’s your part of the story: Will you pray with the rest of Paul’s and Heather’s friends? Pray for swift healing and God’s guidance for two very special families.
Your prayers are a gift to everyone who knows Paul and Heather. Trust me, they are a gift to all of us.
*Just so you know, Heather is strong, but she is human. I joke around a lot, but in reality I know this is a scary thing for everyone.
Yes! I am always amazed when some one steps up like this. There is goodness and angles among us.
I have some good people in my life, Haralee. I'm so glad I could share Paul's and Heather's story with you all.
Thoughts and prayers go out to Paul and Heather for good health and quick healing.
Thank you, Bodyn. Word is they are progressing faster than normal. They are 2 very strong people, so this doesn't surprise me.