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Sometimes the Gods Smile

December 2, 2011 by D. A. Wolf 15 Comments

When Kelly Miller called me and was cryptic about the reason, I was concerned. Almost as quickly as she began to speak, she excused herself and said she’d get back to me.

Later that evening, her sister Ashley called. She wasn’t cryptic. She wanted to say hello, and to let me know that Medicaid was no longer denying her coverage for a life-saving kidney transplant.

I’m rarely speechless, but I was, though I have a vague recollection that “fucking fantastic” may have slipped out. As I listened to Ashley talk, I felt relief for her and her family. I felt happiness.

Pure. Radiating. Joy.

Sometimes, the gods smile.

This shift in the winds of forces greater than ourselves comes just in time. But I believe that all the good people of Sanford, North Carolina, along with so many others all over the globe had something to do with it. They were sending their positive thoughts, their particular prayers, and yes – their dollars – to encourage the universe to grant this absolute necessity.

What is one life worth?

Everything we have in our hearts to give.

All best wishes to Ashley, and to her family and friends. And let’s not forget there’s still money to raise – about $20,000 – and Ashley needs that kidney for Christmas!

You may donate to Ashley’s Kidney Fund here. And feel the joy. This is the good stuff.

 

For any questions, check the FAQ page here or here.

And if you haven’t read this breathtaking post by Kelly yet – go – now!

 

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  1. Kelly says

    December 2, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    It was an amazing gift, BLW! I immediately picked up the phone to call you, and was irritated to be interrupted, but then realized it would mean more to hear it straight from Ashley.

    There is NO DOUBT in our minds that this collective spirit of giving — thanks, prayer, dollars, attention — led to the reversal. Once the human spirit starts moving, there’s no stopping it!

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    • BigLittleWolf says

      December 2, 2011 at 12:35 pm

      So thrilled for your family, Kelly. This wonderful news has spread a smile from coast to coast, and across the pond. xoxo

      Reply
  2. Kristen @ Motherese says

    December 2, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    I am so thrilled to hear this news. Kelly’s post came up first in my reader and I still have goosebumps and tear streaks from reading it. Chalk one up for the good guys! 🙂

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    • BigLittleWolf says

      December 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm

      I’m with you, Kristen. These are definitely the best sort of tears!

      Reply
  3. lunaboogie says

    December 2, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    I just got my hit of happiness for the day – two fold. First I hear this news, then I donated. Best of luck to you, Ashley.

    Reply
    • BigLittleWolf says

      December 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm

      Awesomeness, lunaboogie! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lisa says

    December 2, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    Sometimes prayer does change things. And collective prayer is always a powerful force of nature. Great news. Thanks for sharing a little ray of sunshine.

    Reply
  5. Cathy says

    December 2, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    “Sometimes, the gods smile.” Indeed.

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  6. ayala says

    December 2, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    Awesome news. Thank you for bringing attention to this and showing us a way we can all help! You did it!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • BigLittleWolf says

      December 2, 2011 at 3:44 pm

      Incredible news, isn’t it? That “village” concept. It’s a very good thing.

      🙂

      Reply
  7. Joy says

    December 3, 2011 at 5:10 am

    It’s 2:05am and I could not get to sleep for terrible reasons. I turn to reading articles, blogs, and books like most people turn to the Bible. I found myself here and was ELATED to read this news!!! This is a huge victory and one that shows us even in this day and age, miracles are possible. There are good people. Collective prayer and positive thoughts help. Inspire and be inspired to do good. 🙂

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  8. Brady says

    December 3, 2011 at 11:23 am

    I think that God is Smiling at us all of the time but sometimes the smile doesn’t appear to be a smile until a later time.

    Reply
  9. Privilege of Parenting says

    December 3, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    This post makes me so happy. Fan f-n tastic indeed!

    Reply
  10. Mutant Supermodel says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Your initial sentiment nailed it on the head my dear.

    Reply
  11. Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Cheers to this post and what it represents. Better than fantastic. Thanks for increasing our awareness BLW.

    Reply

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