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A Texas construction worker has received the first full face transplant performed in the United States . The man, Dallas Wiens, who is 25 years old, was given a new nose, lips, skin, muscle and nerves from an organ donor who is unidentified. The operation was paid for by the U.S. military which wants to use what is learned to correct severe facial injuries in wounded soldiers.
With no sensation in his face right now, the injured man would like to be able to feel his 4 year old daughter kiss him on the cheek. The operations will enable some feeling in his face once again.
Wiens was quoted by his grandfather as saying “After the accident, he could choose to get bitter or get better. His choice was to get better. Thank God today he’s better.” Dallas Wiens accident was catastrophic. His face and his life will never be the same. But he has chosen a positive outlook on the events. He has hope.
Bitter or better – a grand choice for us, too. How many times have we received bad news, had something unpleasant happen to us, or been hurt by someone else. Do we harbor resentment? Hold grudges? Become bitter?
We can all take inspiration from this young man’s tragedy. We can have a hopeful and positive outlook. We can become better, or we can stay bitter. It’s our choice.
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The same thing can be said on a community or even an international scale. Do we become bitter in the face of the difficulties that arise, or do we seek the grace necessary to push through and find healing? Thanks for sharing this story, Nancy.
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