Faith
Faith, Family, and a Miracle Kidney Journey
Faith Facts
- Army veteran Hugh Macdonald received a life-saving kidney from a fellow church member.
- He was able to watch his son, Mike, coach the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl victory.
- Acts of faith, community, and sacrificial giving made the miracle possible.
By God’s providence, Hugh Macdonald, a 76-year-old Army veteran and faithful church member, overcame advanced kidney disease after receiving the gift of life from a sister in Christ. With the loving support of his wife, Sabrina, and his congregation at Northlake Church of Christ in Tucker, Georgia, Hugh endured a difficult season while waiting for a donor.
The Lord answered their prayers when Samantha Harris, a nurse and trusted church friend, stepped up and persevered through an extensive screening process to become Hugh’s donor. This testimony highlights the steadfast faith of families who rely on God and one another to endure hardships and accomplish the impossible.
After recovering from surgery, Hugh was blessed with the strength to travel and stand in support of his son, Mike Macdonald, as the Seattle Seahawks won their first Super Bowl. His renewed health allowed him to hold the Lombardi Trophy alongside his son, demonstrating the powerful intersection of faith, family, and answered prayer.
“My dad is just such a steadying force. Talk about high character, high integrity, a right and wrong way to go about things.”
Hugh continually seeks to serve others and draw attention to the needs of fellow veterans facing similar battles, reflecting the Christian calling to bear one another’s burdens. His story is a testament that faith, service, and sacrificial love can change lives and inspire hope throughout the community.
Let’s praise the Lord for miracles done in our midst, and let’s continue to uplift our faith communities, champion the cause of Christian service, and cherish the blessings of family and freedom.