Realities of a transplant situation. - Aria MacDonald

Realities of a transplant situation.

12 Apr at 9:26 pm by Anita MacDonald

Tonight we had a bit of a tough reality check about the realities of a transplant situation.

While we were in hospital the last few weeks Anita made friends with the lady across the hall from us and their wonderful little girl Lara. Lara is in quite desperate need of a Liver transplant, an organ which is not easy to come by in New Zealand. Today they found out that their hopes of having Lara’s dad Hamish (strangely enough) as a live donor have been removed. This is devastating news as the Dr’s believe they can only keep Lara stable for another few weeks.

This has deeply impacted Anita and I as the Sutherlands are a lovely family. It doubly hurts as this is close to home for us and an insight into challenges that still lie in wait for us.

Please pray for Lara and her family, for strength, that a liver would become available or a live donor would come forward.

Please take a look at Lara’s webpage on Caringbridge to help guide your thoughts and prayers.