Do any of you ever go to Nester's files?
She posted about them today, and so I went to check them out.
This picture caught my eye, and before I knew it, I was reading this family's story.
Well, as this family puts it...God's story for their family.
The people in the picture up above are Shannon & Ryan Arnold and Chad & Christine Arnold.
Chad had end-stage liver disease and needed a live donor.
His brother, Ryan, was a match.
The picture up above was taken on the morning of the surgery.
In interviews before the surgery, both brothers were overwhelmed with love for one another.
The hospital removed 2/3 of Ryan's liver first and then transplanted it into Chad's very sick body.
Everyone was relieved that they both made it through surgery successfully.
Tragically, a few short days later, Ryan had complications and died.
This is Ryan, Shannon & their three boys for a family Christmas picture.
You can follow Chad's continued story here.
I'm encouraged and challenged by this family's faith, and I know you will be, too.
oh boy! what a story! I will have to go read more of it! can you even imagine?? He saved his brother's life. amazing
ReplyDeleteWow, how very sad. :( What a sacrifice. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI just read their story. What a mighty testament to their faith and love. I will pray for Chad's continued recovery and for his grieving family. Thanks for sharing this story!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Wowwww...what a sad story....so special he save his brother's life to give his own......i hope and pray that Chad recover soon....wow so special...i don't know what to say more............love and hugs from me...Ria
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad story. So unpredictable. Hopefully with their family and love of the family they will be able to heal.
ReplyDeleteGave me chills. Thanks for sharing this. It really touched me.
ReplyDeleteMy mom was the first to tell me about this story. And ironically she is an unbeliever. To hear her repeat quotes from this family such as "We serve a loving God"...well, even as I type it now it gives me hope. This family is being used to cultivate and plant seeds of Truth..His truth... in the lives of those who don't even know their need for Him.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for his family! God speed! ~lulu
ReplyDeleteWOw, on my way, thanks for the link
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What a heart-wrenching story. To keep faith when something like that happens is a remarkable feat. My heart goes out to their family and especially Chad x Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI read this too...couldn't hardly breath.
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