Act of Courage

In the NYT's I read the article about the lady who receieved the first face transplant and found it very inspring. The article is entitled "Recipent of Face Transplant Shares Her Story and Results", and it shows the before and after pictures of Connie Culps face. In 2004, her husband Thomas shot her in the face and caused major damage. Ms. Culps nose, cheeks, roof of mouth, and one eyelid was destroyed. However, there was hope with the help of a donor and Cleveland Clinic; she now has all facial features. This exeperinece shows how much health methods and technology are forever growing. To be able to take and use successfully the face of someones else combined with your own nervous system is remarkable. Now as of a result Ms. Culp can live a happy and hopefully healthy normal life. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/06/science/06face.html?ref=health