“A Bedford boy who was fighting for his life last year has received a new hero heart.
At just 2-years-old, Wyatt Lowe has already lived a life that many kids his age can’t imagine. He was born with congenital heart disease, a very complex heart, no spleen and internal organs that aren’t arranged as they should be.
According to the Warriors for Baby Wyatt Facebook page, which is run by his mother, the young boy has already had five open-heart surgeries.
But proving to be a warrior himself, Wyatt continued to put up a fight regardless of his situation.
On Thursday at 9:50 p.m., the family received “the call.” The family had received an offer for a heart that was accepted.
“God’s timing is always the right timing. I can’t even begin to explain the emotions that I am feeling at this moment,” Wyatt’s mother, Katie Lowe, posted to the Facebook page.
“I can never thank them enough for giving my son another chance at life in their darkest moments. My mama heart is shattered for that family. Thank you for saying yes in your time of need,” she added.
Wyatt went in for the heart transplant at 11:30 a.m. Friday morning. At this time, Wyatt has a new hero heart that is beating on its own and according to his mom, is the perfect match….”
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