You know that moment? The one where you see your future spouse on your wedding day. The one where your new baby is placed in your arms for the first time. That feeling of magic and euphoria, where time stops, the world stands still and you forget everything else in the world, except that one human being you have just locked eyes with. The moment Maggie met Josh wasn't so much like that. What did you people think that this was? A fairy tale or something???
Ok... seriously, Maggie is a 3 year old little girl. Three year old children don't usually go running to anyone that they haven't met - through a field full of wild flowers in slow motion- and say, "Oooohhhh Thank you." No, Maggie did just what any 3 year old in the world would have done. She curled up safely and comfortably in the loving arms of her Mommy and looked at Josh out of the corner of her eyes until she decided that she wanted to get down and see what this weird grown up was all about.
Finally, when she decided that she was ready, she got down and with careful consideration started to boss him around. They played, they swung, they talked about princesses. Finally, she let him catch her on the slide. Eventually, he was able to pick her up, swing her around and give her a great big hug!
Honestly, watching this sweet embrace was...well, epic! I just don't know of another word to describe it. I am pretty sure that I am an expert on my husband. He thinks I can read his mind... yes, it scares him :) Well, when I watched Josh hug this little girl, take in the sweet, angelic sent of her blond hair, I know we both realized that this wasn't an abstract thing anymore. This was the baby that HE was going to give the gift of life. How many men can say they gave life to someone???
The entire thing is just very humbling and amazing. So, after all was said and done. After the media left and the kids got good and dirty playing together... we all went and enjoyed Mexican. Maggie's Mom, Laura, and I have decided that the best way to say "thank you" for an organ (although thank you isn't necessary... being allowed to help is thanks enough) is through the gift of CHEESE DIP :)
Oh one more thing... To the Meadors and their family, you guys are AMAZING. Thanks for being sooo awesome! Thanks for allowing us to spend time with you before this crazy adventure goes into full swing. Thanks for letting us help Maggie. It is truly an honor.
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