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34/52 The gift...

M4H - "Gratitude"

 

See this guy? Notice how healthy he looks. Now, understand that 1 year after he married our daughter, he was faced with stage 4 renal failure, the removal of one kidney, and 18 grueling months on dialysis. Every time I see him play with his girls, I appreciate his strength and energy, because it has not always been that way. We are forever grateful for the family who during their profound grief in losing their son, chose to help someone else by donating his organs. Nathan's life has been profoundly impacted...and that sweet little girl hanging around his neck probably wouldn't be here without the new kidney he received. I hope we never stop remembering to be grateful for what we have all been given. (And yes, I hope everyone who reads this considers registering as an organ donor. It is an opportunity to change someone's life forever!)

 

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Nikon D600, 35-70mm

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Uploaded on August 24, 2013
Taken on August 23, 2013