A Christmas miracle: Friendship, music and hope for a North Carolina woman awaiting a heart transplant

BURLINGTON, N.C. — About three years ago, a young man moved into the apartment above Deborah Prince. What began as a simple neighborly relationship soon grew into something much deeper.

“She’s a great, high-spirited person — and she can cook,” the neighbor, Richard, said with a smile.

From neighbors to close friends — and perhaps something like family — the bond became especially clear last week when Richard surprised Prince with two tickets to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra…

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