George Bailey got a heart for Christmas. Longtime Hogansville pastor and former city council member, Bailey, has had to spend the holidays away from his Georgia home over the holidays. Bailey and his wife, Lashawn, have been at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville Tennessee awaiting a heart.
The pastor has been waiting for a heart transplant in Nashville. A heart did become available on Dec. 1, however, was not viable, according to Bailey. However, they would not have to wait much longer. Bailey underwent his heart transplant on Dec. 6.
Bailey said it was a perfect Christmas present, especially as he shares the name with the main character of the Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. The Hogansville George Bailey celebrates by taking a trip to see Santa, to tell St. Nick the good news.
So far, the pastor said he is feeling good and hopeful the transplant will take. The Baileys will be in Nashville for another four to six weeks to ensure there are no signs of rejection before returning home.