John B. Mullins IV
Through Maggie’s Eyes
My daughter Maggie (we called her Mags) was so very loved. She loved unconditionally, loved to give hugs and had the sweetest little smile. She loved without ever saying a word.
The Colors Are Amazing!
While taking her vision test at the License Bureau, Cindy Crawford barely passed. The clerk mentioned she might want to have her vision checked. Years before, she had been informed of a degenerative eye disease that would eventually cause her vision to fail. Cindy feared that time had come.
My wife, my hero
Randi and I were sixteen and in high school when we started dating. Our relationship was brand new when I received unexpected news – my kidneys weren’t working correctly and my doctor told me I would need a kidney transplant in the future.
My Brother’s New Heart
In August 2013, Brandon was diagnosed with a case of walking pneumonia. After five days on antibiotics my mom took him to the hospital - he still wasn’t feeling well and didn’t seem to be getting better. Many tests were conducted and he was soon diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy.
Joy, laughter and love – a sister story
In September of 2016, Louisa’s and Eleanor’s lives were both cut short as the result of a car accident. As heartbroken as my husband and I were, we immediately asked about organ donation - we knew that the girls would have wanted to help others.
Guest Column: The Nicholas Effect
Twenty-two years after he was shot, Italians still keep a little American boy in their hearts.
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