Talia Rosko’s eyes showed signs of jaundice when she was just 9 weeks old, according to the medical professionals. The newborn was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a potentially fatal condition in which the liver is unable to function normally, after additional tests. The organ donor waiting list was promptly updated with Talia’s name, and her family prayed for the best.

Around this time, George and Farra Rosko, Talia’s parents, met Kiersten Miles, then 22. The Roskos hired Miles as a nanny to look after Talia and their other two kids. After only a few weeks on the job, Miles fell in love with Talia and started considering ways she could assist.

It was then that Miles realized… she could save Talia’s life.

Miles knew her blood type was O, which is compatible with all other blood types, so after talking to her parents Miles decide to donate part of her liver to Talia.

I was surprised, Farra Rosko said. I’ve come to understand that this is how she is; I had no idea she was so selfless. I know that seems absurd, but she really is an angel on Earth.

Miles was concerned that something would go wrong during the procedure, but when she awoke, medical professionals were present to ensure everything went according to plan. He promised me I would be able to see her in the coming days. He insisted that she was doing great. And as he left, I simply started crying.

A few days later, Miles went to see Talia for the first time. The little one opened her eyes and smiled at Miles in a moment that “just made everything worth it.”

It’s just amazing that a 22-yr-old college student would look beyond herself to see the needs of a baby that can’t even speak. If we all would love a little more like Miles, this world would come alive in an instant. Remember, organ donors save lives!