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Breathe For Beth, Payson, UT (2026)

04/20/2026

Dear Donor Family,

I have thought about this letter countless times, and still, the words feel so small compared
to what I want to express.

On July 7th 2023, your loved one gave me the most extraordinary gift: the gift of life. Because
of their selfless decision—and your family’s strength and grace in honoring it—I was given
the chance to breathe again, to live again, and to keep writing the story I thought might be
ending.

I don’t know your loved one’s name, their smile, or the sound of their laugh, but I carry a
piece of them with me every single day. I hope you can feel how much I honor them. Their
lungs now rise and fall within me, allowing me to do things I never thought possible again.
walk with my husband, laugh with my children, hold my grandchildren, watch the sunrise with a heart full of wonder and lungs full of air. It is not lost on me that these are sacred
things. I believe with all my heart that God used your loved one as a vessel of His healing.

There is not a single day that passes when I don’t think about them, or about you. I don’t
know your names or the details of your lives, but I hold you in my heart as family. I carry
your loved one with me. Every breath I take is a testimony to their life and the love you
chose to give in the midst of sorrow. I wake up each morning with gratitude, and I live every
day with the intention of honoring this gift. Not just with my breath, but with my whole life.

I don’t know if we will ever meet, but I hold you close in my heart. Your loved one is not
forgotten. They live on—in me, in my family, in every moment we now get to share. Their
legacy is love, and I am one of its many recipients.

I believe that God brings beauty from ashes, and you are part of the beauty He is writing in
my story. I will spend the rest of my life honoring this gift with gratitude, with purpose, and
with a heart that seeks to glorify Him in all I do.

May God bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you and give you peace.

With all my love and deepest gratitude,
Beth

04/06/2026

Easter is the reminder that because Jesus rose, we have hope that never dies. He brings life where there was fear, healing where there was pain, and peace in every unknown. This season has felt especially full of His goodness.

We are so grateful for the Lord’s hand over Beth’s husband, Chris, and his recent diaphragm surgery. Through the procedure, recovery, and every step after, Jesus has been faithful to carry them. His healing presence has been evident in the big moments and the quiet ones.

And in true resurrection season fashion, life has been blooming all around them; from being able to visit the Bahamas, to bringing home a new puppy, to enjoying the gift of simply being together.

This Easter also feels extra special because today is Beth’s birthday! Another year of life, breath, and grace. After everything this journey has held, birthdays are sacred reminders of God’s mercy and the selfless gift of her organ donor and their family. Because of one life-giving yes, Beth gets another year to celebrate the goodness of Jesus with the people she loves.

Today we rejoice in the risen Savior, in healing, in second chances, and in the beautiful gift of another birthday.

Happy Easter, and happy birthday, Beth.

04/02/2026

April is Donate Life Month… and for me, that’s not just a post. It’s personal.
At one point, I was running out of breath in more ways than one. Life felt smaller, heavier, limited. And then… someone I will never meet made a decision that changed everything.
Because of a donor, I get to breathe. I get to wake up. I get to laugh, love, lead, and live in moments I once wasn’t sure I’d have.
There are no words big enough for that kind of gift.
Organ donation isn’t just about saving a life… it’s about restoring a future. It’s about giving someone more time with their people. More memories. More milestones. More “ordinary” days that become extraordinary.
I carry that gift with me every single day—in every breath I take.
So this month, I honor my donor. I honor their family. And I gently ask you to consider becoming a donor too.
Because someone out there is waiting for a miracle… and you could be the answer to their prayer. 💚

01/27/2026

Standing in the Bahamas is one of those moments that makes you stop and breathe… literally and figuratively.
There was a time when breathing wasn’t easy, when trips like this felt out of reach. Even planning ahead seemed impossible. So being there—feeling the ocean air, the warmth of the sun, and the peace of this place—hits my heart in a deeper way than I ever expected.
This isn’t just a vacation for me. It’s a reminder of how far I’ve come, how faithful God has been, and how much life can change in ways we never see coming. Every breath I take is a gift from Him, and also from my donor and their family. Their selfless choice gave me this second chance, and I carry that gratitude with me everywhere I go.
The blue clearness of the water, the stillness, the joy—it all feels like a quiet thank-you moment. Thank you, God, for healing. Thank you Jesus, and my donor for life. Thank you for the gift of breath and the chance to live it fully.
I don’t take any of this for granted. Not the view. Not the journey. Not the miracle that brought me here. 🌴💚💙💚💙💚💙

12/26/2025

At Christmas, we celebrate the greatest gift ever given — Jesus Christ, who came to bring life, hope, and redemption to the world. His love is sacrificial, generous, and life-giving, and we see reflections of that same love in the people He uses to bless others.

This season, our hearts are especially full of gratitude for Beth’s organ donor and their family. Through an unimaginable loss, they chose to give — and because of that selfless act, Beth is here, breathing, living, and celebrating another Christmas. Their gift mirrors the heart of Christ: love laid down so others may live.

We thank God for every breath Beth takes, for His mercy that sustains her, and for the reminder that light still shines in even the hardest places. Jesus has been present in every step of this journey, and we trust Him with what lies ahead.

As you celebrate today, may you be reminded of the power of love, the beauty of sacrifice, and the hope we have because Christ came near.

Merry Christmas.

11/29/2025

Thanksgiving may have been a couple days ago, but gratitude doesn’t stay in one moment. It lingers, grows, and fills every breath Beth takes.

This year, we’re especially thankful for the gift of life through organ donation, for a donor and their family whose selfless “yes” continues to shape every season, and for a Savior who walks with us through every miracle and every milestone. We’re grateful for family and friends who make the journey sweeter, and for the simple joys Beth once only dreamed of now becoming her everyday life.

Warm food, deep breaths of crisp air, and laughter around the table. These moments are never taken for granted.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to honor this season of giving, please consider saying yes to being an organ donor. One choice can give another family decades of Thanksgivings they thought they’d never get.

Thank you. For following, for praying, and for loving Beth so well. We are grateful beyond words.

09/18/2025

This month, Beth got to soak in summer the best way we know how — camping under the stars, playing by the water, and spending time with family and friends. Bear Lake gave us laughter around campfires, quiet mornings with the sunrise, and memories we’ll carry long after the tents are packed away.

She also added a new piece of art to her story — a vibrant shoulder tattoo of a shark filled with flowers, set beneath the sun and waves. Sharks often symbolize strength, resilience, and survival, which feels fitting for someone who has fought so hard for every breath. The flowers within remind us that even in the turbulent waves of life, there is still beauty in the sunshine and growth.

For us, these moments are never taken for granted. Every hike, every splash, every breath of mountain air is a reminder of the miracle Beth carries in her chest — the gift of lungs from a selfless donor, and the grace of God who makes each day possible.

Organ donation gave Beth more than time — it gave her weekends like this. It gave her the chance to breathe deeply in places she once could only dream of reaching.

If you’ve ever wondered whether being an organ donor matters, let this be a glimpse of what one “yes” can do. Here’s to campfires, family, second chances, fresh ink, and the God who makes all things new.

08/22/2025

Every hug, every laugh with them is a testimony of God’s goodness in my life. 🙏💙

08/02/2025

This summer, Beth took to the skies — literally.

In June, she flew for the first time since her transplant, exploring the beauty of North Carolina and was able to spend most of the trip without her oxygen!! In July, she made it to Nevada for a long-awaited family reunion, sharing in joy and community. These may sound like simple things — a plane ride, a walk, a hug.
 But for someone who has been tethered to tanks and timelines, they’re nothing short of miracles. Beth is living proof of what organ donation makes possible. Because one person said yes, Beth is here — flying, laughing, exploring, and living.

And through it all, Jesus has gone before her and stayed beside her — in airports, mountain trails, quiet car rides, and crowded family cookouts. He’s the steady breath behind each new step. He is everywhere she goes. The freedom she feels is not just from her lungs, but from the love of a Savior who never stops reaching, never stops giving, and never lets go.

As we enter August, a month often seen as the quiet pause between seasons, we’re holding space for gratitude and for the power of one choice. If you’ve never considered being an organ donor, let Beth’s journey be your sign. One decision could mean a lifetime of sunrises, reunions, road trips, and second chances 🫁💚
 

07/15/2025

My aunt Iris Marie Wilson always says "get the shoes!!" So I did!! 👠😍💖 Iris Marie Wilson

07/07/2025

Yesterday marked two years since Beth got the call — the one that changed everything. And today, we celebrate two full years with her new lungs, two full years of life that almost wasn’t.

Two years of God’s grace showing up in every inhale. Two years of a hero’s gift — a selfless yes in the midst of unimaginable pain. Two years of climbing mountains, finding purpose, holding her grandkids, walking freely, living deeply.

We will never stop being in awe of the timing, the mercy, and the sheer miracle of it all. Every breath Beth takes is a testament to God’s faithfulness, the generosity of her organ donor, and the strength in her soul that just won’t quit.

To the donor and their family — we don’t know your name, but we carry your legacy. You gave more than lungs — you gave birthdays, bear hugs, belly laughs, and a future. You gave hope.

To everyone walking a transplant journey: there is life on the other side. It may look different than you imagined, but it can be so much more beautiful.

Here’s to two years of borrowed breath — and many, many more.

Thank you, Lord. Thank you, donor. God bless 🫁✨

07/07/2025

The fireworks are fading, but the freedom still echoes loud in our hearts.

The first half of 2025 has flown by — not because we forgot to share, but because we’ve been busy living. Beth has been soaking in every breath, every mountain breeze, every barefoot step on warm dirt and cool grass. The silence here has been sacred, filled with gratitude — for her second chance at life, and for the hero who gave her lungs the freedom to breathe again.

This Independence Day carried a deeper meaning — not just freedom as a country, but freedom in the body, freedom to climb, to dance, to laugh, and to be still without fear.

Beth’s heart is full, her lungs are strong, and her soul is stretched wide like the summer sky. Thank you for continuing to walk this journey with her — even in the quiet seasons. Your love has never gone unnoticed.

To life, to freedom, to donors who give the ultimate gift, and to the wild, wonderful beauty of breathing deep and trusting God.
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