Essie's back!

 

Essie has been on a little hiatus for a variety of reasons I won't go into. But I'm back! And I want to start my blogs with an upbeat update.

 

Remember the story of Dallas Wiens and Jamie Nash? Dallas was severely injured when he came into contact with a high voltage wire while repairing a church window. He literally lost his face, but through the miracle of modern medicine and the generosity of a family in grief, he received a face transplant. Jamie was critically burned when she wrecked her car while texting (be wise --- don't text or read email or text messages while driving!).

 

Through personnel at Parkland Hospital where both were treated, they met. Dallas and Jamie were married Easter weekend at the Ridglea Baptist Church in Dallas. That happens to be the church where Dallas suffered his accident, but he says that the happy memories there outweigh the memories of his horrendous ordeal. "He grew up there; he felt really connected there," explained one of his childhood friends.

 

Dallas and Jamie entered their reception to the song "Just the Way You Are." Dallas was able to give a dazzling smile, because he has new teeth implants. Dallas, may you wear those implants out with smiles in the coming years!

 

"At site of tragedy, a new journey starts." The Dallas Morning News; March 31, 2013; p. 1B.