Saturday, April 4, 2009

Deseret News | Savoring every day

Young family anxiously awaits heart transplant
By Carrie A. Moore (Published: Saturday, April 4, 2009)

Photo by Jeffery D. Allred

As a student nurse, Lynette Cardall knew enough about severe health problems to realize the gravity of her decision to marry a man with congenital heart disease.

Her father, left a widower when Lynnette was only 8 years old, had often told her "the hardest thing I ever did was lose your mom." So when she told him she wanted to marry Paul Cardall — knowing her fiance's chances of dying young — her father reminded her of his own difficult life experience.

"Just make sure you think about the decision," he counseled.

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10 comments:

  1. angApril 4, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    I really appreciate you posting this article. Listening to the comments from your parents is really so helpful to me as Ben's mom. 35 years ago knowledge of these conditions and procedures to help these kids was really limited. Your parents must have had great courage and faith. I appreciate their example and their tips for how to care for a sick child along with regular family life. That is my challenge lately, to keep the balance in all things. I also loved Lynnette's words. It is great to hear her perspective as your wife. I think she should have a blog too to record her feelings and vent a little sometimes. Hope you guys have a great week! Enjoy Conference!

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  3. LeslieApril 4, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Beautiful article. I honestly cried through the whole thing. I can't tell you how privileged I feel to have become your friend and to be so inspired by your examples. Lynnette, we may be the same age, but you are my hero! :)

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  4. KatieApril 4, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    What a wonderful article. It truly brings me so much hope for me and your wife and parents are amazing, just like you. Thanks for sharing this with us, I posted it on my blog with a post on "attitude", I hope that's ok! I think everyone should read it (especially other heart parents and families), it sure helped me refocus! :) Hope you're doing well, we're praying, pulling and hoping for you! Can't wait to hear how the concert goes...
    Katie & Maddie (HRHS)

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  6. WendiApril 4, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I posted a link to this post as my highlight on your situation today on my blog. Isn't it wonderful to be surrounded by friends and family that love unconditionally?! :) Hope you're enjoying Conference as much as we are. :)

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  7. dainApril 5, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Paul.. I wish we cold make it to the concert tomorrow. What cool show, and it's SOLD OUT!! Love you man.. Of course our thoughts and prayers are with you and Lynette. BTW.. Wheb are we going to jam/perform together??

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  8. lundgrenvilleApril 6, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    And what a wonderful decision she made!
    We will be thinking about you this evening...wish we could be there to witness a miraculous concert!
    Hugs-

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  9. Heidi McMillanApril 6, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Have been thinking of your family all day today. I wish we were there to celebrate and feel the spirit that I know is going to be present. The article and your family is amazing! Like always you are so inspiring to so many.

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  10. AllisonApril 7, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Paul what an uplifting article. I really enjoyed it & I have to say Lynette is an amazing woman! What a family!

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