'This is why God created me': Couples become family after kidney transplant experience
The Gareys and the Moodys used to cross paths only to watch their kids play baseball in their community in Georgia.
Now, they consider themselves family.
In January, Chris Garey needed a kidney transplant to save his life, but the chances of finding a donor were low because of his rare blood type.
Even though the outlook wasn't good, Chris tried to make the best of the time he had.
Josh Moody he heard about the situation at church.
"We were in Sunday school and it came up as a prayer request and that's when we found out he was on dialysis. We didn't have a clue. He hid it really well," Moody said.
Although he didn't know Chris or whether he would be a match, Josh said he woke up the next morning and knew he'd be the donor.
"Basically, God said you're giving Chris a kidney," Josh said.
Josh turned out to be a nearly perfect match.
"I'm 98% match. The only thing closer would have been identical twins," Josh said.
After going through months of bloodwork, both Josh and Chris were able to complete the transplant process without any issues.
The couples say they believe the experience was meant to be for several reasons: To bring them together and share their story with others to bring hope.
"I just know it. Like 100%, this is my purpose in life. This is why God created me. It was to donate this kidney to Chris," Josh said.