As many of you know, we lost our son Christopher Todd "Toadbucket" Barnes in January of this year due to injuries he suffered in a car accident. The people at Life Gift Organ Donation were so moved by his story that we were asked to be part of their calendar for this year. I am so proud of my little man that he made such an impact on the lives of many in life and in death.
Here is the caption that will be on the calendar:
Fascinated by race cars, fire trucks and emergency vehicles, Christopher Barnes was never without a toy train or car in his tiny hands. Christopher loved his mom Gail, his dad Jody and his brother Conner. Although he was only 4 when he died from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident, his magnetic personality is remembered by all who knew and loved him. When Christopher’s family realized his chances of surviving were slim, they made the generous decision to donate his organs in hopes of saving someone else’s life.
Christopher's heart went to an 18 month old girl in California, his liver went to an 11 month old boy in Dallas, and his kidneys went to two adult men in other small towns in Texas. All recipients of his organs are home and doing well.
If you would like a calendar, email me and I can send you one.
I am so blessed to have such a beautiful family.
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Happy Herping,
Jody Barnes
Royal Kreationz
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