Comments on: A gift from the heart: After transplant, UK sophomore strives to live his life in gratitude http://kykernel.com/2009/04/15/a-gift-from-the-heart-after-transplant-uk-sophomore-strives-to-live-his-life-in-gratitude/ University of Kentucky's daily student newspaper. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:02:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: anurag http://kykernel.com/2009/04/15/a-gift-from-the-heart-after-transplant-uk-sophomore-strives-to-live-his-life-in-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-5405 anurag Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:37:01 +0000 http://kykernel.com/?p=15690#comment-5405 very nice feedback is given, may god bless him very nice feedback is given, may god bless him

]]> By: Anne Green http://kykernel.com/2009/04/15/a-gift-from-the-heart-after-transplant-uk-sophomore-strives-to-live-his-life-in-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-4415 Anne Green Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:09:25 +0000 http://kykernel.com/?p=15690#comment-4415 Dear Mary Fred, Liz, and Murphey - Your story has made quite the trip, from you in Kentucky to Kelsey and Jo in Buenos Aires and on to us in Denver. It's quite an inspiring story, especially thinking of the donation of a heart . You've all done a great job of turning lemons into lemonade. Hope all continues to go well, and that life is always good for you. Peace, Anne Green Dear Mary Fred, Liz, and Murphey – Your story has made quite the trip, from you in Kentucky to Kelsey and Jo in Buenos Aires and on to us in Denver. It’s quite an inspiring story, especially thinking of the donation of a heart . You’ve all done a great job of turning lemons into lemonade. Hope all continues to go well, and that life is always good for you.
Peace,
Anne Green

]]> By: Sharon WIneman http://kykernel.com/2009/04/15/a-gift-from-the-heart-after-transplant-uk-sophomore-strives-to-live-his-life-in-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-4335 Sharon WIneman Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:41:48 +0000 http://kykernel.com/?p=15690#comment-4335 Murphy, Just wanted you to know that you have been and will continue to be in the prayers of many here in Omaha, NE. People all over the country are pulling for you. What a wonderful article , you are and will continue to be an example and inspiration to many. God's Blessings to you and your entire family. Jack and Sharon WIneman Murphy,
Just wanted you to know that you have been and will continue to be in the prayers of many here in Omaha, NE. People all over the country are pulling for you. What a wonderful article , you are and will continue to be an example and inspiration to many. God’s Blessings to you and your entire family.

Jack and Sharon WIneman

]]> By: Joh and Donna Tennant http://kykernel.com/2009/04/15/a-gift-from-the-heart-after-transplant-uk-sophomore-strives-to-live-his-life-in-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-4257 Joh and Donna Tennant Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:26:08 +0000 http://kykernel.com/?p=15690#comment-4257 First of all we need to say GREAT JOB ED of keeping all of us updated on Murf's progress. This journey that all of you are on is really a great story. We can relate and you exemplify the whole therory of take the hand you were dealt and make the best of it. We are so grateful that you have included us and shared all of your trials with us and I hope that through our close friendship and heart to heart conversations that your load was lightened a little. Murf to you I say YOU ARE A CHAMPION--your attitude and the way you dealt with all the suffering was truly that of a real warrior and anyone who knows you and your story is certainly poud of you and has the utmost respect for your courage. Organ transplantation is the most incredible advancement this world has ever discovered as it is impossible for anyone to imagine how it changes a life. If you have never seen a miracle go sit with any transplant patient and listen to their journey. I would encourage everyone to be an organ donor and if you want to create a miracle consider donating a kidney. I have been blessed with a kidney from my hero--my wife--and there is nothing that compares to this GIFT OF LIFE she has given me. My life is so awesome because of her. I promise you that there is no better gift than that of saving a life. First of all we need to say GREAT JOB ED of keeping all of us updated on Murf’s progress. This journey that all of you are on is really a great story. We can relate and you exemplify the whole therory of take the hand you were dealt and make the best of it. We are so grateful that you have included us and shared all of your trials with us and I hope that through our close friendship and heart to heart conversations that your load was lightened a little. Murf to you I say YOU ARE A CHAMPION–your attitude and the way you dealt with all the suffering was truly that of a real warrior and anyone who knows you and your story is certainly poud of you and has the utmost respect for your courage.

Organ transplantation is the most incredible advancement this world has ever discovered as it is impossible for anyone to imagine how it changes a life. If you have never seen a miracle go sit with any transplant patient and listen to their journey. I would encourage everyone to be an organ donor and if you want to create a miracle consider donating a kidney. I have been blessed with a kidney from my hero–my wife–and there is nothing that compares to this GIFT OF LIFE she has given me. My life is so awesome because of her. I promise you that there is no better gift than that of saving a life.

]]> By: paula, Warren Brandon & Dominique http://kykernel.com/2009/04/15/a-gift-from-the-heart-after-transplant-uk-sophomore-strives-to-live-his-life-in-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-4219 paula, Warren Brandon & Dominique Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:42:58 +0000 http://kykernel.com/?p=15690#comment-4219 You are an amazing guy Murphey, we are thrilled to see you doing so well and ready to take the world by storm! No more adventures for awhile. You are an amazing guy Murphey, we are thrilled to see you doing so well and ready to take the world by storm!
No more adventures for awhile.

]]> By: Linda Irwin http://kykernel.com/2009/04/15/a-gift-from-the-heart-after-transplant-uk-sophomore-strives-to-live-his-life-in-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-4218 Linda Irwin Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:03:55 +0000 http://kykernel.com/?p=15690#comment-4218 To all who have provided care for Murf, I thank you. Many, many prayers have been said for both him and his team of nurses and doctors. God is sooooo good! To all who have provided care for Murf, I thank you. Many, many prayers have been said for both him and his team of nurses and doctors. God is sooooo good!

]]> By: Mary Fred Coy http://kykernel.com/2009/04/15/a-gift-from-the-heart-after-transplant-uk-sophomore-strives-to-live-his-life-in-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-4217 Mary Fred Coy Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:32:01 +0000 http://kykernel.com/?p=15690#comment-4217 Kentucky Kernel: Thank you for your interest in Murphey's journey. Words are inadequate to express out appreciation for the personal and professional care provided to our son for the last two years by Dr. Timothy Bricker and Susanne Norman with Gill Heart Institute's Pediatric Cardiology Team and by Dr. Mark Bonnell, Belinda Connor and UK Medical Center's Transplant Team. When the time came to select a facility, we visited Cleveland Clinic and the University of Michigan. Those visits only served to confirm for us that the best possible personal and medical care for Murf was going to be at UK. I want to encourage everyone to consider becoming an organ donor. Our gratitude for Murphey's gift of life can never be adequately expressed in words. Finally, if you haven't already done so, please consider a contribution to the American Heart Association's Heart Walk to help fight the battle against heart disease. Sincerely, Mary Fred Coy Kentucky Kernel:
Thank you for your interest in Murphey’s journey. Words are inadequate to express out appreciation for the personal and professional care provided to our son for the last two years by Dr. Timothy Bricker and Susanne Norman with Gill Heart Institute’s Pediatric Cardiology Team and by Dr. Mark Bonnell, Belinda Connor and UK Medical Center’s Transplant Team. When the time came to select a facility, we visited Cleveland Clinic and the University of Michigan. Those visits only served to confirm for us that the best possible personal and medical care for Murf was going to be at UK.
I want to encourage everyone to consider becoming an organ donor. Our gratitude for Murphey’s gift of life can never be adequately expressed in words. Finally, if you haven’t already done so, please consider a contribution to the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk to help fight the battle against heart disease. Sincerely, Mary Fred Coy

]]> By: Beverly Tabb Bishop http://kykernel.com/2009/04/15/a-gift-from-the-heart-after-transplant-uk-sophomore-strives-to-live-his-life-in-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-4210 Beverly Tabb Bishop Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:27:47 +0000 http://kykernel.com/?p=15690#comment-4210 Wonderful Article, thank you and Murphey so many prayers have been for you and your family. Murphey you have the right attitude..."Life is Good" Love you and lift you up each night in prayer...(you are a fighter you are half a McCloy!!!) ( a friend of his mother from E'Town) Wonderful Article, thank you and Murphey so many prayers have been for you and your family. Murphey you have the right attitude…”Life is Good” Love you and lift you up each night in prayer…(you are a fighter you are half a McCloy!!!) ( a friend of his mother from E’Town)

]]> By: Jo Bailey http://kykernel.com/2009/04/15/a-gift-from-the-heart-after-transplant-uk-sophomore-strives-to-live-his-life-in-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-4203 Jo Bailey Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:17:24 +0000 http://kykernel.com/?p=15690#comment-4203 Wonderful pictures and article. Murphey's mom is a high school friend of mine. All of "the ya yas from EHS" have prayed for him and for his team of doctors.Congrats to all. Wonderful pictures and article. Murphey’s mom is a high school friend of mine. All of “the ya yas from EHS” have prayed for him and for his team of doctors.Congrats to all.

]]> By: Elizabeth Coy http://kykernel.com/2009/04/15/a-gift-from-the-heart-after-transplant-uk-sophomore-strives-to-live-his-life-in-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-4202 Elizabeth Coy Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:53:12 +0000 http://kykernel.com/?p=15690#comment-4202 Thank you for this awesome article. Our family is so thankful for the awesome UK staff and all the support from UK students and faculty. Thank you for this awesome article. Our family is so thankful for the awesome UK staff and all the support from UK students and faculty.

]]> By: Jill Phelps http://kykernel.com/2009/04/15/a-gift-from-the-heart-after-transplant-uk-sophomore-strives-to-live-his-life-in-gratitude/comment-page-1/#comment-4197 Jill Phelps Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:41:23 +0000 http://kykernel.com/?p=15690#comment-4197 Excellant and inspiring article. Excellant and inspiring article.

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