Celebrating life party!

      With the transplant scheduled for April 29th, we decided to surround ourselves with family and friends! Word traveled fast and we quickly had over 100 peeps gathered together just to celebrate life. It was so great to see so many supporters and I loved meeting Vicki's family! I did not expect to cry but couldn't hold back the tears when Vicki's mom hugged me and just kept repeating, "Thank you so much for saving my little girl! Thank you! Thank you, thank you!!" Yep... I cried. I decided right then and there that moment would forever be captured in my heart! I will take that moment to the grave with me! It was so sacred and special to me! No words needed to be spoken, I could feel the love and gratitude by her embrace. What an honor it is to be in this position!

      Here are a few pictures from the party.  Sad we didn't get a family photo of each of our families. We waited for all guests to leave and then we prayed together. What an incredible experience and validation of God's hands in two peoples lives. I do not believe in coincidences and truly believe our paths crossed years ago to set us both up for this event! 

Vicki's husband Darren enjoying some friend time

Me and my bestie Angi

My mom and her husband. So sad I don't have a picture of Vicki's mom!

The mother in laws - THEY ARE AMAZING - definitely in- laws and not out- laws hehe

Me and Vicki! Seriously could she be any prettier? She doesn't even look sick!

Me and my best friend since stinking birth, Traci! Love her

This is my twin, Nicole! She is dreamy! (okay we aren't really twins but I hate that I look older than her so I say we are twins! She is also my bestie!)

This is Vicki, Darcy and myself. Darcy is in my new neighborhood and has known Vicki and her mom for years!