The Evans family moved from Cleveland to Columbus to get care for their son.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the last four months, Shaun Evans has been at Nationwide Children’s Hospital waiting with his parents for a new heart. “Heartbreaking to know what we were up against. But, we want to stand by him and give it all to keep our baby here and alive,” said Rayshaun Evans, Shaun’s father. “Whatever it takes for him is how we looked at it. We basically wiped our table clean of life and dedicated our time to him. Whatever it takes to bring him the best opportunity in life.
The Evans family said Shaun’s spirit is strong. He hasn’t let his health struggles stop him from being himself.Rayshaun and his wife Michelle spend every day at the hospital with their son. They have normalized their life in the hospital. They eat meals together, play with toys and plan a future with their son.
“We are feeling very optimistic. We wake up every day with opportunity and stay positive,” said Rayshaun.“It would just complete us, complete the puzzle for us,” said Rayshaun.Since starting the process of waiting, they have found a new appreciation for those who are organ donors. “I highly respect the heroes that come through for people to donate. Get another life, and hope,” said Michelle, Shaun’s mother.You're never too young, never too old to dream big | 95-year-old woman graduates from Howard College with her GED
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