Merri's Peacock

ts that a liver transplant might be necessary, and Merri was placed on the transplant list. On June 5, 2005, as Merri’s parents contemplated the surgery – a difficult and risky procedure with many potential complications and no guarantee of success – they received a call from the doctors: a liver was available, and they needed to act quickly. As they tried to decide what would be best for their young daughter, a peacock flew into their yard – something they had never seen before at their house in the city. The appearance of the beautiful and majestic bird –known to be a symbol of immortality – was a sign of inspiration for the family. Merri and her parents felt prepared to go through with the transplant, with hope in their hearts. Today, eight years later, Merri is a busy, thriving teenager who with her family is an advocate for transplants. A portion of the proceeds from Merri’s Peacock will be donated to children’s transplant
organizations.