Kristen was a bright, beautiful woman who made everyone’s head turn when she walked into a room. She grew up in Houston and graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School. She attended Colorado College and The University of Texas in Austin before dropping out to have her first child, but always intended to go back for a degree in social work. She moved to Canada with her second husband, then to Tehran, Iran, where she worked…
Organ donation first touched our lives about 30 years ago when a young mother received a lifesaving kidney transplant. I do not know the name of that donor but, his gift gave me my friend Debbie. Through her story, I knew that if the situation ever presented itself, I would not hesitate to offer the gift of a lifesaving organ. Fast forward thirty years. My husband, Dennis Meeker, was driving home from work. He called…
When You Give and Do Good, You Make Room To Receive, “HERE COMES THE SUN” by Jody Miller (Mother) Heather Miller was just 21 years old when she passed away in an alcohol related car crash in which she was the passenger in the vehicle. During this tragic loss, my husband Gary and I had our first introduction to CORE. Heather was an organ donor. It was Heather’s choice to give the most selfless gift…
After a lifetime spent as an emergency room physician and medical entrepreneur, Dr. Victor Miranda died as he had lived,..saving lives. On December 11, 2008, at the age of 52, Victor suffered cardiac arrest as a result of an undetected congenital heart defect. His family was devastated at the tragic loss, but even in their grief knew that Victors lifelong dedication to treating the most critically ill patients could be continued in his last moments…
In Memory Of Benjamin MirelesGod took an angel home todayWhen Ben Mireles passed awayHis soul rose softly into the nightTo meet his savior’s healing lightWrapped in the arms of perfect love He left to live with God above. No longer on this earth is heBut live he does in memoryHis winning smile, his tender heartHis gentle words remain a partOf all who came to know his wayThis angel God took home today.We’ll never know the…
Morgan was our first born son. He was a very gifted photographer and artist with a wonderful, dry sense of humor. He was a loyal friend to so many. He was blessed with good looks, charm, a creative spirit and was a deep soul. He was born and raised in the Houston area where he found his love for the camera and interest in skateboarding. He was quite active and enjoyed riding his bike around…
Kelly Nachreiner was a unique sixteen year old girl. In many ways she was all girl, loving the typical girl activities like shopping, manicures, pedicures, make-up, etc. Conversely, she enjoyed hanging out with her many guy friends, talking cars, playing euchre and loved combing the woods for nuts and berries with her dad and even a little deer hunting. In high school, she excelled in sports: tennis, basketball and soccer. In fact, she made the…
David loved any adventure he could find, and his favorite place was anywhere he could be on the back of his motorcycle. Using that motorcycle David joined his motorcycle club and threw himself into any opportunity to actively serve the community. With his club brothers, David participated in drives to raise funds for individual medical costs, supplies for the homeless in Fort Worth, Christmas toys for the less fortunate, and much more. David often rode…
Robert was killed in an automobile accident on June 28th, 2004. He was 23 years old. Robert was the youngest child in our family, one who commanded and received the most attention from us all. He attended Katy High School and obtained his GED. He became a Journeyman Electrician in 2003 and we are all very proud of that achievement. Robert was a great son, brother, cousin and friend. Family mattered to him and you…
My name is David Swearingen and this is the story of my kidney transplant. I am the youngest of three boys. My life was pretty normal, until the spring of 1979. During a routine physical, at 16 years old, it was determined I had too much protein in my urine. I was sent to Carswell Air Force Base in Ft. Worth, Texas for testing. After a kidney biopsy, I was informed I had a kidney…