A.J. Burgess had a successful kidney transplant on last Wednesday is shown with his parents.

ATLANTA, GA — The family of an Atlanta toddler had their prayers answered just in time for the holidays. A.J. Burgess, whose story came to light after his father was blocked from donating his kidney due to a parole violation, underwent successful transplant surgery on  Wednesday (Nov. 23).

The three-hour surgery took place at Emory University Hospital, and A.J.’s kidney is already working properly and producing urine.

A.J., who will be 3 in January, was born without kidneys. His parents got word at around 8 p.m. last Tuesday that a kidney from a dead donor was available.

“Baby A.J. had a successful kidney transplant,” Davis told the press. “He is currently in recovery.  His parents and family are overwhelmed with gratitude.”