Woman donates kidney to hubby’s ex-wife two days after marrying him

Two days after Neal-Strickland (front left) and Merthe were married, Neal-Strickland donated a kidney to Merthe’s ex-wife Mylaen (centre back). Photos: AP

Ten years after their first date, Debby Neal-Strickland put on a cream-coloured lace gown and married her longtime sweetheart at their Florida church in the United States. Two days later, she put on a hospital gown and donated a kidney to Mylaen Merthe – her new husband’s ex-wife.

An unusual story? Yes. But the tale of Jim Merthe and his two wives is a testament to how love and compassion can triumph over division.