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.”
5 Ways to Tell if an Egg is Fresh or Rotten
When using eggs in recipes, have you ever felt dubious about their freshness? Because the white and yolk conditions of eggs are hidden by their shells, judging them can be challenging. Don’t worry, though; we’ll also provide some tips on how to cut down on egg-related food waste and provide you with some simple ways to tell if an egg is fresh.
The package of eggs you purchase from the grocery always includes a suggested use-by date. It may surprise you to learn that eggs cannot be sold in France seven days before to the minimum durability date specified on the packaging. When purchasing eggs straight from a henhouse, you should be aware that the use-by date is only a maximum of 28 days following the day of laying.
You can store eggs in the refrigerator for up to one month after the recommended use-by date, which is 58 days after they were laid, so don’t worry if the shells are not cracked or broken. Sufficient storage practices aid in preserving freshness, averting mold growth, and combating food waste. Do not forget to refrigerate your eggs to prevent any health hazards.
Eggs that have gone bad can smell weird, just like any other fresh product. Give an egg a whiff first if you wish to save it for later use and you see that its expiration date has passed. Eggs that have gone bad frequently smell bad and shouldn’t be consumed because they can have lost their vitamins and tasted different. Go ahead and promptly consume the egg by preparing an omelette, for example, if the fragrance seems natural to you.
You may also tell if an egg is still edible or has expired by using your eyes. Examine the shell thoroughly to minimize dangers. Mold may be present in the shell if it looks powdered, sticky, broken, or in any other dubious condition. Furthermore, in the event that the egg white or yolk exhibits any peculiar discoloration, such as blue, pink, black, or green, after being cracked into a bowl.
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