A family from New Jersey is heartbroken after losing their 6-year-old daughter, Lucy Morgan, in a tragic accident while on vacation.
The accident happened when Lucy was watching her family play badminton. During the game, a racquet broke during a swing, and a piece of metal flew off and hit Lucy in the head, causing a serious brain injury.
Lucy’s father, Pastor Jesse Morgan, shared the sad details on his blog, New Creation Living. He described how June 1 started like any other day on their family vacation in Limerick, Maine. But then everything changed, and he now believes his little girl is with Jesus.
The family quickly understood how serious Lucy’s injury was. Jesse explained on his blog that after the metal hit Lucy, she became unresponsive but was still breathing. His wife, Bethany Morgan, went with Lucy in the ambulance to a nearby hospital. Later, Lucy was airlifted to Maine Medical Center in Portland because they knew her life was in serious danger.
“When Lucy arrived at the hospital, she went straight to the operating room. Doctors removed part of her skull to relieve pressure from her injury. She went into cardiac arrest but they brought her back and finished the surgery,” Jesse wrote on his blog. “In the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), we were told there was a very slim chance she would recover.”
Jesse Morgan shared that just a month before the accident, Lucy had expressed a desire to be with God. She told her parents she wanted to be saved and live with God. After a conversation with her mother, Lucy went to her room to pray.
“She prayed to God to forgive her and told Him that she believed in Jesus’ death and resurrection. What a gift,” he wrote.
Sadly, despite the medical efforts, Lucy did not recover from her injury. Jesse explained that the piece of metal had caused severe damage to her brain. Doctors informed the family that she likely would not survive.
“No blog post today. Lucy Lynn Morgan passed away this morning around 4 a.m. She now sees Jesus face to face. Thank you for all your love poured out to us,” Jesse posted on June 5, 2024, along with a picture from earlier goodbyes.
The day before her death, he wrote, “The lack of brain function over the past 48 hours shows that we are utterly devastated. If there is any good news, it’s that she hasn’t felt any pain during this time.”
“We will keep waiting on the Lord, getting second opinions, and looking for every possible option while crying out to God for a miracle,” he added. “However, as of now, our beloved daughter has been showing all the signs of brain death. There is a very good chance she will pass away and meet Jesus within 24 hours.”
In the wake of this tragedy, the family has received much love and support. Many people shared kind words about Lucy and her family on social media. Dan Cruver, a former professor of Jesse Morgan, spoke highly of him in a Facebook post.
“Jesse Morgan was a student of mine when I taught Bible and theology at Clarks Summit University 18 years ago. I remember many students, but some stand out because they frequently engaged with me after class and asked thoughtful questions. Jesse was one of those students,” he wrote.
To support the family, loved ones created a GoFundMe account, which has exceeded its original goal of $100,000 and is nearing a new goal of $130,000, with over $125,000 in donations so far.
Organizer Jill Anthony wrote, “This page is meant to provide the family with generous financial support – to help pay for meals while they are away from home, lodging for family, medical costs… whatever they need.”
Anthony also provided an update: “On June 5, Lucy went to be with the Lord. Please keep praying for the Morgans as they navigate the coming days, weeks, months, and years without their sweet Lucy.”
Avó de Indiana se casa com o par do baile de formatura do ensino médio 64 anos depois
Em uma pequena cidade em Indiana, o amor encontrou seu caminho de volta para as vidas de dois namorados do ensino médio depois de mais de seis décadas. Anna Harris compartilhou a história comovente de sua avó, que reacendeu um romance que estava adormecido por 64 anos.
Tudo começou quando Jim, o namorado de colegial de sua avó, entrou em contato para planejar uma reunião de colegial. Tanto Jim quanto a avó de Anna tinham 81 anos e eram viúvas há vários anos. O telefonema inicial era para ser uma conversa simples sobre a reunião, mas rapidamente se transformou em algo muito mais.
Depois daquela primeira ligação, eles se viram conversando com mais frequência. Cada conversa trazia de volta memórias de sua juventude e do vínculo especial que eles uma vez compartilharam. Os telefonemas logo levaram a uma visita, e foi durante essa visita que eles perceberam que seus sentimentos um pelo outro nunca tinham realmente desaparecido.
Conforme passavam mais tempo juntas, Anna notou uma mudança notável em sua avó. Ela começou a sorrir com mais frequência, e suas conversas mudaram de relembrar o passado para discutir planos para o futuro. Era como se uma faísca tivesse sido reacendida na vida de sua avó, trazendo de volta a alegria e a vitalidade que estavam faltando há tanto tempo.
Jim passou por uma transformação semelhante. Sua filha ligou para a avó de Anna para expressar sua gratidão, dizendo: “Obrigada por ajudar meu pai a sorrir novamente”. O reencontro não só reuniu dois velhos amigos, mas também deu a eles uma segunda chance no amor.
A notícia do romance reacendido se espalhou rapidamente pela comunidade, e todos ficaram emocionados pelo casal. Poucas pessoas têm a chance de se casar com o par do baile de formatura do ensino médio, mas a avó de Anna estava prestes a fazer exatamente isso. A excitação e a expectativa aumentavam conforme o dia do casamento se aproximava.
Em um lindo dia de verão, cercados por familiares e amigos, a avó de Anna e Jim trocaram votos. A cerimônia foi cheia de risos, lágrimas e momentos emocionantes enquanto eles celebravam sua história de amor que resistiu ao teste do tempo. Foi um dia que muitos pensaram que nunca chegaria, mas foi uma prova do poder duradouro do amor.
Enquanto dançavam juntos na recepção, ficou claro para todos que seu amor estava mais forte do que nunca. Os anos separados só tornaram seu vínculo mais forte, e eles estavam prontos para embarcar neste novo capítulo de suas vidas juntos.
A história da avó de Anna e de Jim se tornou uma inspiração para muitos, provando que nunca é tarde para encontrar a felicidade e que o amor verdadeiro pode durar a vida toda. A jornada deles de namorados do ensino médio a parceiros para a vida toda foi um lindo lembrete de que o amor não tem idade e que, às vezes, as melhores coisas da vida valem a pena esperar.
Espero que tenham gostado da história!
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