9/27/23

 

Today is Nicole’s birthday. Nicole is Ethan’s heart donor. We were able to connect with her family on Facebook and  I saw that her family was celebrating her day. When I saw her beautiful face beaming in the pictures I just lost it. A flood of emotion washed over me as I can only imagine how terribly her family misses her.

I can only imagine that they want one more of her hugs. One more of her smiles. One more time listening to her voice or her laugh.

I am thankful she chose to sign up to be an organ donor. Her choice for organ donation not only saved Ethan’s life, but others as well. It is a testament to the kindness her family describes she had.

I would like to celebrate Nicole today. My heart goes out to her family.  I am sure today and every other birthday her family celebrates without her, just seems empty.

Happy Birthday Nicole! Or as her mom lovingly refers to her as “Colie” or “Colie Bear”