Katie Stubblefield Has New Face After Impluse Decision Nearly Claims Life
As a high-achiever personality, Katie had always overcome obstacles with ease. Her parents described her as a “driven” child, always working hard and never giving in to pressure. An unexpected breakup and anxiety over going to college left Katie feeling burdened. Katie shared that she wasn’t having suicidal thoughts at the time, but rather just had what she called an “impulse decision” to shoot herself.
The bullet missed Katie’s brain but caused extreme damage to her face. Not only was the news grim, but Katie’s father, Robb shared that the doctors spoke the worst over Katie’s life: “She’ll never eat, she’ll never drink, she’ll never bathe herself, she’ll never converse, she’ll be a ‘vegetable’, she’ll just be in a skilled facility for the rest of her life”. In that moment, Robb shared that he was not ready to let go of his daughter. He knew that he was ready to fight for her to live.
“I had complete recollection of what I had done. I thought ‘How have I done this to myself’ but more importantly, ‘How have I done this to my family’” Katie shared. In an instant, this beautiful, vibrant girl was in the fight for her life.
Doctors were able to reconstruct part of Katie’s face and suggested she was a candidate for a facial transplant. “It was an opportunity to have my life back and my face back at some point… It was a very difficult decision because I knew someone would have to pass in order for me to have that face.”
Katie’s donor ended up being Adrea Schneider who died from a cocaine overdose. Three years and 22 operations later, Katie found herself going in for the transplant surgery. Through her entire situation, she fought to maintain positivity. In the hospital bed she shared “This is like the beginning of another chapter” The surgery itself took 11 surgeons a day and a half to complete. Though Katie now looks nothing like the child her parents knew before, it’s still the same determined girl inside who is using this experience as a way to reach others.
'Life is an amazing gift and I am thankful to have a second chance to live my life,' she says. 'So many people have helped me; now I want to help other people.'
Katie Stubblefield Has New Face After Impluse Decision Nearly Claims Life
As a high-achiever personality, Katie had always overcome obstacles with ease. Her parents described her as a “driven” child, always working hard and never giving in to pressure. An unexpected breakup and anxiety over going to college left Katie feeling burdened. Katie shared that she wasn’t having suicidal thoughts at the time, but rather just had what she called an “impulse decision” to shoot herself.
The bullet missed Katie’s brain but caused extreme damage to her face. Not only was the news grim, but Katie’s father, Robb shared that the doctors spoke the worst over Katie’s life: “She’ll never eat, she’ll never drink, she’ll never bathe herself, she’ll never converse, she’ll be a ‘vegetable’, she’ll just be in a skilled facility for the rest of her life”. In that moment, Robb shared that he was not ready to let go of his daughter. He knew that he was ready to fight for her to live.
“I had complete recollection of what I had done. I thought ‘How have I done this to myself’ but more importantly, ‘How have I done this to my family’” Katie shared. In an instant, this beautiful, vibrant girl was in the fight for her life.
Doctors were able to reconstruct part of Katie’s face and suggested she was a candidate for a facial transplant. “It was an opportunity to have my life back and my face back at some point… It was a very difficult decision because I knew someone would have to pass in order for me to have that face.”
Katie’s donor ended up being Adrea Schneider who died from a cocaine overdose. Three years and 22 operations later, Katie found herself going in for the transplant surgery. Through her entire situation, she fought to maintain positivity. In the hospital bed she shared “This is like the beginning of another chapter” The surgery itself took 11 surgeons a day and a half to complete. Though Katie now looks nothing like the child her parents knew before, it’s still the same determined girl inside who is using this experience as a way to reach others.
'Life is an amazing gift and I am thankful to have a second chance to live my life,' she says. 'So many people have helped me; now I want to help other people.'
Today's Devotional
A Prayer When it Feels Like You're Always in Conflict - Your Daily Prayer - July 8
This is what we need when we are stuck… a miracle! May you find the strength to go to the Lord once again and seek his will for your life. Let him do what only he can do.
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Today's Devotional
A Prayer When it Feels Like You're Always in Conflict - Your Daily Prayer - July 8
This is what we need when we are stuck… a miracle! May you find the strength to go to the Lord once again and seek his will for your life. Let him do what only he can do.
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