skunkbear:Think about the centuries of medical advances that made this surgery possible. Think about
skunkbear:Think about the centuries of medical advances that made this surgery possible. Think about the amazing machinery of our bodies — the bones that can knit together, the heart that can pump blood through foreign veins. Doctors say Will’s nerves will connect with his new arms, though it could take years.Think about all of the people involved, too. The 35 person medical team — all their years of training and that long day of surgery. The anonymous arm donor and his parents. Will Lautzenheiser himself, a film professor at Boston University, who has found resilience through humor. And Will’s supportive loved ones, including his partner, Angel Gonzalez, seen hugging Will in that last photo.Though the weekend is over, this puts me in a very Thanksgiving mood — a lot to be thankful for here. AND, on top of everything else, I’m thankful that there’s a way for all of us to share this story.Images: Courtesy of Brigham and Women’s Hospital (where the surgery took place) and Will Lautzenheiser.hugs -- source link