Freddie's mum says her son's heart donor's family are 'amazing and brave'.
A four-year-old boy is looking forward to his first "proper Christmas" at home after having a heart transplant.
Freddie, from Preston, spent last Christmas in intensive care recovering from his transplant, and had also spent previous festive seasons in hospital. "It will be nice to share our day without the need for observations, machines beeping, hospital roast dinners and being far away from family," his mum, Harriet, said.The 32-year-old said: "Freddie's life was saved because of their decision and we hope they can take a small amount of comfort.She said waiting for that call "was the worst time of our lives" and the family was aware Freddie "might not make it whilst he waited".
"Although he's kept his cheeky personality and positive outlook on life, for the first time, he has grown and put weight on," she said.Harriet said it was a special moment when she was able to "cuddle him without being attached to wires or machines".
"Families tell us that knowing their child has helped other people and another family is not facing the loss of a child too can be comforting."Man denies hitting partner who died on train track
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