Happy 26th Heart transplant anniversary, Holly!

[Xplantdad]

Today is a special day in our household- as today marks the day 26 years ago that a donor family cared enough to donate the heart to Holly so that she could live. We will be forever grateful to the donor family for their most amazing gift...the gift of life. I hope you don't mind celebrating this day with us...and I hope if you don't mind if I share a few pictures to celebrate the day!!






This picture was taken by me for the company I worked for newsletter...they were as fully invested in Holly's outcome as we were. Holly loved the sounds that the keyboard made...and it made her smile. We didn't know how much longer she'd be with us...so I wanted to have a few pictures of her. You can see the bald spot on her head, where they shaved to put the only IV that would eventually work....In.

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This picture of Holly was taken by the charge nurse at CHOC hospital in Orange, Ca. on 11/15/1990-Holly was waiting for the life flight helicopter to fly her to Loma Linda for the heart transplant. She would 'code' on the table 12 times this day before the transplant.

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This picture was taken at Loma Linda Hospital at one of the celebrations of life for all of the heart transplants in the area. Next to Holly is Adam (who has since passed away <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif ). Adam was born a week before Holly and was transplanted a week after Holly-and they became lifelong friends...and our families were (and still are) close.


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[markinnaples]

Bruce, tell Holly she's a model of inspiration and strength for all of us and that we wish her all the best in the future and to keep fighting the good fight. May Jesus Bless all of the children who aren't well and those who gave of themselves the greatest gift of life to others.

[BJCHEV396]

Continued good health Holly and all the best to you.

[mockingbird812]

Woohoo! Wonderful cay! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Amazing - and always a pleasure seeing you and fam B!

Regards to the ladies.

Dan

[A12pilot]

Fantastic! Tell her happy birthday for us, and many more to come!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Cheers! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

Dave

[parkbrau]

This is cool. Happy Heart day to Holly and many more!

[danachevroletfor1967]

Thank you for sharing. Best of everything to you Holly.

[earntaz]

The first picture with the keyboard -- what a wide-eyed doll that is!! Have a very, very HAPPY HEART DAY!!! Craig <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/HollyRocks.gif

[galveston]

A wonderful and successful story Bruce, Happy heart day Holly! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/HollyRocks.gif

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: galveston</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A wonderful and successful story Bruce, Happy heart day Holly! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/HollyRocks.gif </div></div>


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[John]

.... Thanks for sharing that with all of us <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

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[x77-69z28]

Bruce, someone should make a movie about Holly's life! It is truly inspirational. Continued good health and well wishes.
Buddy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/HollyRocks.gif

[Xplantdad]

Thanks everyone. We are going out to celebrate tonight <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[68l30]

Happy Heart Day Holly! Hope you have a wonderful night out!

BIG

[Postsedan]

Happy Heart Day Holly..... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/HollyRocks.gif

You're an inspiration to us all <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dan

[A12pilot]

Bruce,
I'm sure you realize that me wishing Holly a Happy Birthday is like a sort of play on words, since after all, she really had another birthday that day! Have fun tonight! Cheers to Holly! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: A12pilot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bruce,
I'm sure you realize that me wishing Holly a Happy Birthday is like a sort of play on words, since after all, she really had another birthday that day! Have fun tonight! Cheers to Holly! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

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I do Dave! Holly tells everyone that she has two birthdays...one on May 30th and her re-birthday...on November 15th <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

We had a great dinner tonight-and took the day off from dialysis <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

[KenMaisano]

Bruce,

WOW, I didn't have any idea. What a inspirational story! I truly wish Holly and your whole family the very best. And a very big Happy Birthday to Holly from all of us Gearheads.

Kenny

[Xplantdad]

Thanks Kenny <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[travlnz28]

Bruce,

Beautiful baby then. Beautiful woman now. Great story of strength and perseverance by Holly and your entire family.

Gregg

[Steve Shauger]

Happy anniversary, and continued good health. Your are quite and inspiration to all of us. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

I'm going to share one more picture of Holly and Adam...this picture was taken by Adam's mom at Loma Linda Hospital at the 3X @ week clinic visits for Holly and Adam. She shared it on Facebook last night in celebration of Holly's 26 years so far. It's one of my favorite pics of Holly and Adam together. Adam was always happy, too! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

Sam Scardino also has a miracle in his household. His son also had a heart transplant. Here's to the continued good health of Sam's son as well! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif



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[Mr. Chevy]

God Bless You Holly!! Wishing you great health...

Rich

[PeteLeathersac]

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Such an amazing story and girl, you are truly blessed Bruce!
Prayers for God's continued care and good health of Holly also Sam's boy too.

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~ Pete

[Tenney]

Too cool, Holly! And that was a heckuva lateral, Donor Family!!

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[Plowman]

2x too cool.

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I so enjoy, and draw from your family's positive attitude.

Congrats,

Ryan

[Xplantdad]

Thanks again all... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

[Tenney]

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[Lynn]

Belated Happy Heart day Holly.

[Craig_Maiorana]

Happy belated anniversary Holly ... A true fighter