Some love stories are written in the stars. Ours was written in a wrong number.

In 2012, when I was 52, I sent a text to the wrong number, thinking I was messaging a work colleague. Instead, I got a reply from Henry—a 23-year-old stranger. What started as an accidental message turned into an unexpected friendship, then a deep connection, and eventually, love. Seven years later, in 2019, Henry became my kidney donor—giving me not just love, but life.

Our story has been featured around the world—in newspapers, magazines, podcasts, and on The Tamron Hall Show, where she confidently asked who I wanted to play me in the movie—because she’s sure it will happen. It’s a story that captures hearts because it defies expectations, breaks traditional molds, and proves that the universe has a way of orchestrating miracles when we’re open to them.

A Love That Defies Convention

Let’s address the obvious—there’s essentially three decades between us. Sometimes it’s 29 years, and sometimes it’s 30. But love, as I’ve learned, doesn’t always arrive in the package you imagine. Our connection was built on deep listening, mutual respect, shared curiosity, and an openness to what life was offering. Through it all, we’ve navigated challenges, stood up to societal expectations, and embraced personal growth—always returning to the foundation of what makes us strong together.

The Kidney That Changed Everything

I was diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy at 27, a kidney disease that eventually led to my first transplant at 34. More than two decades later, after years of managing my condition, my health took a serious turn, and I needed a second transplant. Without hesitation, Henry got tested. But here’s the twist—he wasn’t actually a match. Yet, against all medical expectations, I never developed antibodies to his kidney, making it viable when it shouldn’t have been.

That’s when I asked a mathematician: what are the odds? What are the chances that I’d send a wrong number text to someone in a different city, 30 years younger than me, that we’d fall in love anyway, and that he’d be able to be my kidney donor? The answer? One in a billion. (Though ChatGPT insists it’s really one in 50 quintillion—but who’s counting? LOL!)

On April 9, 2019, Henry gave me the greatest gift—the chance to keep living, thriving, and sharing our story.

What Our Story Teaches

This isn’t just about a love story or even about organ donation—it’s about:

• Embracing the work of love—because even the most magical connections require patience, understanding, and growth.
• Listening to life’s synchronicities and following the unexpected paths they lead us to.
• Breaking free from limiting beliefs about what love, connection, and purpose should look like.
• Saying yes to life’s invitations, even when they don’t make sense at first.

Our Story, Your Story

We share our journey because it reminds people that life’s most beautiful moments often arise from the unplanned, the unconventional, and the unexpected. Whether you’re seeking love, healing, or a deeper trust in life’s unfolding, our story is proof that miracles happen when we say yes.

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