Organ Donor Awareness Week

The El Paso County Commissioners read a resolution on Tuesday, Garrett's 2nd anniversary with Darren's heart, to claim this week as Organ Donor Awareness week. We were invited to the public venue and were so honored to represent thousands of families effected by the need for organ donation.



They also recognized Garrett, Darren's family and Megan's family for their selfless sacrifice to reach out and help our Garrett. It was a very emotional event and well recieved by local media. Here are a few links to stories carried.



Garrett was so humbled by all the attention. He made a big deal about a "prayer box" given to him by Darren's family. They "put" a prayer into the necklace before they gave it to him. The prayer is for Darren's heart to continue to beat strongly and never fail Garrett, giving him a full life of joy and love. Garrett won't ever take it off.



Please consider becoming an organ donor if you haven't already. The heart we love with is not the heart we live with. Our souls' are already spoken for by the Perfect Physician. The rest is only here while we are on earth. If there is anything that we can do to help another, we are called to do so. That is why we allow Garrett's story to be told. If any part of our journey can help inspire someone to reach out, to help another or to find comfort in their own tough times, then we're happy to share the story.



God bless you all, and remember that in each of us beats the heart of a warrior. Find it and you will find a peace in Him that cannot be matched by anything on earth.



JD

http://www.coloradoconnection.com/news/story.aspx?id=424211

http://www.newsfirst5.com/news/organ-donation-helps-colorado-boy-live-twice/##

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