By: Latisa S. Carson, MD
Peyton Pablo Manning Nurse, son of Capt. Nigel Nurse (ret.) and Dr. Lesley A. Nurse, could not recover from his injuries during a car accident on 8/17/22 at the age of 21. At the age of 18, he made the decision to become an organ donor. Lifesharing is the federally funded procurement organization for San Diego County and Imperial County. Life sharing has saved thousands of lives through organ donation and healed thousands more with the gift of tissue. They honor the donor and support the family of the donor.
On 8/23/22, family and friends gathered at Sharp Memorial hospital to witness a Donate Life flag raising ceremony as a display of unity, remembrance, and hope. It was a symbol to honor Peyton Pablo Manning Nurse, as his life was going to save several lives with his final gifts to mankind.
Prior to the surgical procedures, these words were written by Peyton’s parents to address his surgeons and the surgical team in the operating room just prior to surgery, a final blessing for their son:
‘Our son spent his life giving to others less fortunate than him. With his last act of kindness, he is giving more than any human can without making the ultimate sacrifice. He became an angel in heaven several days ago, so we know he is smiling down on lives he is about to touch. “What was intended to harm me,but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. “So then do not be afraid.”, Genesis 50:20-21. “For I know the plans for you, Peyton”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”, Jeremiah 29:11.
This is God’s good and perfect will that through you many will be saved, as you have worked to do all of your life Peyton, and are yet doing. God welcomed you and said “Well done my good and faithful servant! Well done, Peyton!”
Love Like Jesus, Love Like Peyton.’
There is a shortage of donated organs. Patients many times die while languishing on a national waiting list that adds a new name every 10 minutes. Visit the website of Lifesharing at www.lifesharing.org and consider the gift of life or contact [email protected].
