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Wishes do come true

The family of a local four-year-old was recently given a camper from the Children's Wish Foundation.


The family of a local four-year-old was recently given a camper from the Children's Wish Foundation. Morgyn Moule was born with a condition called pulmonary artesia, which is a form of congenital heart disease that inhibits the proper forming of the pulmonary valve. The most effective treatment almost always requires open-heart surgery.


Even before their children were born, the Moule family were faced with the possibility of losing a child. Twelve weeks into Jennie-Lee Moule's pregnancy, when she and husband Randy learned that one of their twin daughters had a heart condition, the Moules were offered drastic options intended to spare them some struggles. But they chose to move forward in hope, against the odds, to love both of their girls the same, regardless of what path might be ahead of them.


Jennie's doctors in Saskatoon were keeping a close eye on her, as she was experiencing some complications. Myla and Morgyn Moule were born eight weeks early on February 3, 2009 in Saskatoon. Jennie noted that Saskatoon has a cardiologist and more available room in the NICU than in Regina. Myla only spent 22 days in NICU. Morgyn, however, was in for 94 days between the units in Edmonton, Saskatoon and Regina.


The girls were finally reunited after three months.


Morgyn has had two open heart surgeries in total, as well as three balloon catheters. When Morgyn was eight weeks old, the first conduit they put in was a cow valve, which did not last as long as expected - less than two years. In February of 2011 she returned to surgery for a replacement.


"The second one they put in was a human one, so they are hoping it can last anywhere between five and ten years," said Moule.


Morgyn still visits her doctors in Saskatoon for regular checkups.


"She was going every six months, but everything's been looking so good that we don't have to go more often than every nine months now, unless something changes with her," said Moule.


The girls now live typical lives of four-year-olds and they even have a two-year-old little brother, Cayson. The girls attend pre-school as well as swimming lessons.


Although the Moule family qualified for a wish through the Children's Wish Foundation, the process is still a lengthy one.


"Morgyn was asked to be part of Oscar's Buddies in Regina," said Moule. "They raise money for the pediatric outpatient ward. The lady who is in charge sent an email suggesting that we might qualify for this. I sent away the application in October and we just heard back at the end of March that she was approved."


Moule said it was exciting to be able to give her daughter a wish.


"We had told her that she could pick anything she wanted and we put different things in her mind," said Moule. "When she said a camper we were pretty excited because that is something we can use every year and spend time as a family over and over again, instead of just one trip."


A trailer may not be the first choice for a pre-schooler, but Morgyn is an experienced camper.


"Last year, we went camping for two and a half weeks in a camper that didn't have a bathroom," said Jennie, noting the lack of simple amenities was quite discomforting. "Morgyn wished for a camper with a tub and a toilet and she was super excited when she saw that this one had those things."


Of all the things to wish for, Morgyn wanted a camper for her whole family's benefit.


"She just likes being around friends and family a lot," said Moule, "being able to spend time with family and make memories."


The Moule family received a brand new Sportsman camper purchased by Children's Wish Foundation from Minard's Leisure World in Weyburn.