Deseret News | Paul Cardall recovery a 'miracle'

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Paul Cardall recovery a 'miracle'

Rob | 9:53 p.m. Sept. 23, 2009

What a special blessing to the whole Cardall family. It has been many rough years but Heavenly Father has had his hand in this. This last year sure has had many challenges for your family and it is great that good things are here. How wonderful that someone gave the gift of life also.

Doug | 10:03 p.m. Sept. 23, 2009

Paul you were my EFY couselor 12 years ago. You were the best. Thanks for your inspiration.

Brad | 10:33 p.m. Sept. 23, 2009

This has been a year to endure in so many ways for the Cardall family. Our family is grateful that you are finding joy and peace.
May God continue to bless you and those you love.

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utahningermany | 3:36 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

I am so grateful to read this story. What a gift of life. Inspiring - and I wish the very best for the Cardall family.

MarkS | 6:49 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

So glad that he is on the mend--may it continue, to a long and normal life.

I hope this will also assuage the pain of the donor's family, to know their child, their sibling or spouse, has rescued another person, even in the face of their own death.

Anonymous | 7:29 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

Many blessings on the Cardall family and the medical professions who gave him an extended live. What a wonderful story and thank you for sharing with readers.

Cousins Bob & Jim | 7:36 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

Cousin Paul,
What thrilling news this is! What a fabulous outcome! What an incredible age we live in! Your story has meant so much to us and our family on a very personal level. It has been Déjà vu because of our common family health history; we now have seen three such miracles following open heart surgery for congenital heart defects. At the next family reunion we will all have to show off our "Tree of Life". What miracles God hath wrought! God Bless and Keep You - the Best is Yet to Be! Cousin Bob and Cousin Jim.

Eileen | 7:40 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

I lost a daughter who donated to 5 different people. I hope your donor's family will be comforted by reading your inspiring story.

susn t | 8:11 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

Your story is very touching and to look at your family picture I see your faith in your faces the master healer
has watched over you I am sure through this overwhelming journey, We need more stories like yours that give us hope and warm the soul eden got her daddy back and she has probably had the greatest faith of all. our prayers are with you and your family,

margyb | 9:14 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

Ever since reading the article a few months ago about this lovely young man it has been constantly on mind. I am so happy to hear the joyous news of his successful transplant. May God continue to bless you and your family.

Ace | 10:06 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

The DesNews has done a fantastic job covering this inspiring story. I kept waiting for Lee Benson to take it to a new level. He has amazing insight.

Varghese | 10:20 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

I have met Paul once in my life. It was at the studio when his album works and mine were going parallel. I was surprised to see Paul humility. He may be one of those rare LDS musicians or people who have come forward to embrace other Christians in Utah. Steel Croswhite and Paul have done some amazing works together. We are praying for your family Paul.

- Varghese

A Stranger | 10:24 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

The last article I saw was showing Paul in a pretty weak state. I had no idea that he was having a transplant, but I feel so happy and tender to know of this blessing for him. Good luck and God bless you in your recovery.

Nanci | 10:54 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

How wonderful to read such uplifting news. Thank you DN for covering this story. My best to the Cardall family and the donor family.

Grandma Sharon | 11:35 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

What a miracle. I had seen the article where he was so sick and waiting for a transplant and now it has happened. And he is alive and well to talk about it. That's wonderful.

Anonymous | 11:40 a.m. Sept. 24, 2009

Hope you recover soon, I met you when you played the piano on 9/11. Your music inspires me. I have several cds of yours. Thanks paul for your music, you have a great heart!

Why Thank? | 12:21 p.m. Sept. 24, 2009

It's funny, Heavenly Father puts a bad heart in you, then you thank him for keeping you alive...how does it possibly make sense?

Anonymous | 12:24 p.m. Sept. 24, 2009

Our prayers have been answered in your behalf! We are so happy for you and your family! Carry on! Carry on! Carry on!

amazing medicine | 12:41 p.m. Sept. 24, 2009

How amazing. For all the bad press that medicine is getting from the "entitlement" crew, it is nice to live in the era where amazing medicine/surgery is blessing the life of so many. Here's to a complete recovery and hopefully a decent quality of life for some time to come.

Lori | 12:46 p.m. Sept. 24, 2009

I am so happy for you! My husband had a lung transplant 20 months ago. I can relate to your struggle to breathe & get around. How nice it is to have a wonderful family to live for. I'm happy to hear of your miracle & wish you the best as you adjust to medicines & recooperate from the transplant. I am thankful for organ donors & the joy they can bring to others. Good luck.

RE:amazing medicine | 1:27 p.m. Sept. 24, 2009

Be careful to judge the "entitlement" crew. For every high profile, wealthy Paul Cardall there are many others who pass away in obscurity unable to afford the cure and not recognized enough to the public to have it donated.

Don't get me wrong, I'm extatic for Mr. Cardall and I think his humility serves him and his family's faith well. But it's a shame we let so many others perish because they are worth less than us in society's eye.

Because He is Well Known | 3:49 p.m. Sept. 24, 2009

To 1:27 pm:

Thank goodness that Paul is well-known. I don't know that his recognized name and story made it easier for him to get a transplant, but I do know that his name and story is making it easier for countless other not-so-high profile people to receive transplants. I've never really wanted to be an organ donor, but because of his story, I'm actually considering it.

And I'll bet I'm not the only one.

My best wishes to the Cardall family.

ShannonG | 7:05 p.m. Sept. 24, 2009

I'm grateful to Mr. Cardall for bringing awareness to organ donation. I have no doubt he will continue to do all in his power to further this cause and help those who may not fit the "entitlement" crew. He did not get a heart because he is famous, he received a heart because a grieving family made a very unselfish decision and gave the gift of life. May the Lord bless that dear family and may Mr. Cardall continue to make beautiful music and bless the lives of so many.

Anonymous | 7:22 p.m. Sept. 24, 2009

Paul Cardall has worked very hard to use his disability to bring awareness to others. Sometimes high profile people help and he has.

Its Getting a Bit Thick | 10:16 p.m. Sept. 24, 2009

My best wishes to Mr. Cardall. However, I have noticed lately that every article Ms. Carrie Moore writes about involves a "miracle."

CTR | 10:37 p.m. Sept. 24, 2009

Several years ago I was teaching a Sunday School class of 12 year olds. We learned alot about all the miracles that happened during the new testament days. Each week one of the kids would ask "How come we don't have miracles now?" I'm sure that those kids would agree that Paul is definetly a modern day miracle. Just the fact he has lived so long with is "little" heart is a modern day miracle. And then to survive this last year in such poor health to finally receive his new heart! His faith and the faith of his family, has given him the opportunity to receive the heart of a kind and loving family who have lost a family member. The fact that he is a "high profile,wealthy" individual has absolutely nothing to do with him receiving a donor organ!
Our family along with many others throughout the world will continue to pray that Paul will continue to amaze doctors with his speedy recovery. We will also pray that because of Paul and his efforts to bring this to the media, many others will receive the "organs" they are waiting for.

Vicki | 7:23 a.m. Sept. 25, 2009

I am one who is grateful for my health. I had surgery when I was 5 years old to repair a VSD. I now am the proud mother of seven and grandmother of seven. I am listed as a donor and one of our daughters, who passed away 7 years ago, was able to be a tissue donor. I know what I felt after Hanna's death, when I was asked if we wanted her to be a donor. My response was an immediate "Yes!". I knew that during her short life, living with her disabilities, her favorite thing to do was to help others, so she would have chosen this, no doubts at all!
Sometimes in life we have to wonder why we were given these trials. Sometimes it is for our growth, and other times it is for the growth and blessings received when someone shows their unselfishness through organ donation! I am thankful for my life, and the doctors who made it possible for me to be a mother and to realize how important our sacrifices are.

Charles Defranchi | 8:25 a.m. Sept. 25, 2009

One of my good friends completely recovered from a form of cancer that, until it reached him, was always fatal. The French Doctors were testing a new treatment on him, but what made all the difference was his unwavering faith and positive mental-attitude + the help of a number of priesthood blessings. Not every one experiences this miracle, but this is enough to indeed confirm that we are not alone in this world...

Katherine | 8:33 a.m. Sept. 25, 2009

To "Its Getting a Bit Thick";

Good. I'm glad Ms. Moore can recognize a miracle when it happens. Many people see them and don't recognize them for what they are. I'm glad she's pointing them out for those who don't have eyes to see them.

Believer | 12:46 p.m. Sept. 25, 2009

Paul is not wealthy and his name made it no easier for him to get a heart...did you notice he waited over a year? Organdonation isn't about wealth or name recognition it's about someonewho will die without it and the unselfish gift of one to save anothers life. Much thanks to all donors and their grieving families!

In our day and age thank you to Carrie Moore for writing about uplifting and miraculous stories for that is truly what this story about Paul is all about!

Randy | 8:49 p.m. Oct. 6, 2009

I was very happy when I heard you received your heart,it caused my heart to beat faster. I'm a post-liver transplant patient (2002). I hope and pray you will do as well as I have or better.
I see two miracles here; the transplant and a loving wife and daughter always at your side. I am glad you will always be with them.

I look forward to some new uplifting CD's when its time.

Sherri | 9:19 p.m. Oct. 6, 2009

I am so thankful to hear that all is well so far. Paul, you and your family have been a huge inspiration to me... Your courage, yoour grace, your humilty and relentless, unyielding faith have uplifted and inspired me on many occasions and your music brings much peace to my soul. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and thank you so much for the family who chose to share life with you! It is my sincerest prayer that all may continue to go well.. All is well, all is well...

Katherine Gledhill-Wiser | 10:49 p.m. Oct. 18, 2009

Dear Paul, I'm Gracie's Grandmother. Tom and Michele and their family have kept me informed, and as I prayed for you, I feel to thank our Heavenly Father for his goodness to you. It was an honor to meet you at Gracie's funeral and hear your beautiful music from your heart and hands. Thank You. I love your music, I still cry when I hear Gracie's Theme, but today, as I listened, I whistled to the tune, I must be mending.
Best of blessings to you and your family,
with love, Katherine Gledhill-Wiser

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