A New Jersey family is mourning the tragic loss of their 6-year-old daughter, Lucy Morgan, who died in a freak accident while on vacation.
The incident occurred while Lucy was watching her family play badminton
During the game, a racquet suddenly broke during a downward swing, and a piece of metal from the handle snapped off, striking Lucy in the skull and causing a catastrophic brain injury.
Lucy’s father, Pastor Jesse Morgan, shared the heartbreaking details on his blog, New Creation Living. He recounted how June 1 started like any other day during their family vacation in Limerick, Maine. However, the day took a fateful turn, and now he believes his little girl is with Jesus.
The family quickly realized the severity of Lucy’s injury. Jesse explained on his blog that after the metal piece struck Lucy, she was immediately unresponsive but was still breathing on her own. His wife, Bethany Morgan, accompanied Lucy in the ambulance to a small hospital before she was airlifted to Maine Medical Center in Portland. They knew Lucy’s life was in grave danger.
“Upon arrival she went right to the operating room where they removed part of her skull to relieve pressure and deal with her injury. She coded, they got her back, and they completed the surgery,” Jesse wrote on his blog. “In the PICU we are being told that there is a very slim chance she recovers.”
Jesse Morgan shared that his daughter had recently expressed a desire to be with God. Just a month before the accident, Lucy told her parents she wanted to be saved and live with God. Jesse wrote that Lucy asked her mother about being saved, and after a brief conversation, she went to her room to pray.
“She went to her room and prayed to God to forgive her and that she believed in Jesus’ death and resurrection. What a gift,” he wrote.
Despite the medical efforts, Lucy never recovered from her injury. Jesse explained that the metal piece had caused devastating damage due to where it pierced her skull. Doctors informed the family that she would likely not survive.
The day before her death, he wrote, “The significant lack of brain function over the past 48 hours demonstrates this reality that we are utterly devastated by. If there is any good news in this, it’s that she hasn’t felt any pain over the past few days.
“We will keep waiting on the Lord, getting second opinions, and exhausting every possible avenue while crying out to God for a miracle,” he added. “However, as of now, our beloved daughter has been showing all the signs of brain death for the past few days. There is a very good chance that she passes away and meets Jesus within 24 hours.”
In the wake of this tragedy, the family has been surrounded by love and support. Many people took to social media to share kind words about Lucy and her family. Dan Cruver, a former professor of Jesse Morgan, spoke highly of Jesse’s character in a Facebook post.
“Jesse Morgan was a student of mine when I taught Bible and theology at Clarks Summit University 18 years ago. I remember quite a lot of students, but there are a few that you remember because they frequently engaged you after class and asked thoughtful, insightful questions,” he wrote. “Jesse was one of those students.”
To support the family, loved ones created a GoFundMe account which has surpassed its original goal of $100,000 and is nearing a new goal of $130,000, with more than $125,000 in donations so far.
Organizer Jill Anthony wrote, “This page serves as a place to provide them extravagant financial support – to help pay for meals while they are away from home, lodging for family, medical costs … whatever they need.”
Anthony added an update: “June 5, Lucy went to be with the Lord. Please keep praying for the Morgans as they walk through these next days, weeks, months, and years without their sweet Lucy here with them.”
Woman Demands to Cancel Son’s Wedding after Recognizing Bride’s Father – Story of the Day
Fred and Alice’s wedding was moments away when Fred’s mother, Valerie, recognized Alice’s father, Felix, as a past one-night stand. Shocked, Valerie stopped the wedding, revealing that Fred and Alice could be half-siblings. Fred was furious and devastated, unsure how to proceed.
Valerie explained that years ago, during a breakup with Fred’s father, Walter, she had a brief fling with Felix. She feared Fred wasn’t Walter’s biological son. When Alice overheard, she collapsed in shock and insisted on canceling the wedding.
A DNA test later confirmed that Fred was indeed Walter’s son. Relieved, Fred and Alice eloped in Las Vegas, leaving the drama behind.
After their intimate Vegas wedding, Fred and Alice returned home, relieved to have left the chaos behind. They began their married life with a sense of newfound peace, thankful the DNA test had cleared up any doubts about their relationship. The couple hosted a small celebration with close family and friends to mark their union, but it was a far cry from the grand wedding they had originally planned.
Fred’s mother, Valerie, apologized again for the confusion, but Fred and Alice reassured her that everything worked out for the best. They spent the next few months adjusting to married life, grateful for the close bond with both families and the fresh start they had been given.
The drama of their disrupted wedding faded into the background, and they focused on building a future together, cherishing the new chapter that began in Vegas.
After their Vegas wedding, life settled into a comfortable rhythm for Fred and Alice, but family drama wasn’t completely behind them. A few months later, tensions arose between Valerie and Alice’s parents, Felix and Melinda. Valerie couldn’t quite shake the awkwardness of her past connection with Felix, and occasional awkward comments at family gatherings sparked discomfort.
Meanwhile, Alice’s mother, Melinda, started feeling uneasy about Valerie’s past with Felix, even though it was years ago. This led to subtle jabs and passive-aggressive remarks during family events, making holiday gatherings tense. Fred and Alice often found themselves playing peacemakers, trying to smooth over the lingering awkwardness.
On top of that, Walter—Fred’s father—began to feel somewhat sidelined after the DNA drama. Even though he’d been a dedicated father, he sometimes sensed that Felix’s presence in Fred’s life cast a shadow over their father-son bond. This led to moments of tension between Walter and Fred, as Walter grappled with lingering insecurities.
Despite the occasional family drama, Fred and Alice remained united, working through each issue as it came. They focused on creating their own family traditions, establishing healthy boundaries, and ensuring that the past didn’t overshadow their future.
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