A woman who once appeared on the ‘Most Wanted List’ in Franklin County, Alabama, is expressing her gratitude to the officer who arrested her by donating a kidney to him.
Jocelynn James struggled with opioid addiction and resorted to theft and other crimes to support her habit, leading to multiple arrests by Officer Terrell Potter between 2007 and 2012. Now, she strongly believes and also appreciates the fact that Potter played a crucial role in saving her life by helping her turn her life around.
In November, Potter discovered that his kidneys were failing, with doctors estimating a wait of 7-8 years for a transplant. Upon learning about his situation, James felt a divine calling to donate her kidney, and as good graces would have it, they turned out to be a perfect match. The surgery was successful.
Today, James leads a non-profit organization that offers drug counseling to women and is celebrating nearly eight years of sobriety. Potter now regards her as a daughter, taking pride in the strong bond that has formed between them. “It’s made a great relationship and a bond between us that can go forever.” He said.
When we approach life with compassion and humanity, the Universe has a unique way of showing its gratitude. Hence, we can never overemphasize the importance of weaving kindness into every aspect of our human experience. Let’s stay kind for no reason.