{"id":113,"date":"2025-11-08T03:05:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforamiracleforjackson\/?p=113"},"modified":"2025-11-08T03:05:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:05:09","slug":"day-2-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforamiracleforjackson\/2025\/11\/08\/day-2-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 2-3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforamiracleforjackson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6569\/2025\/11\/577788410_704956669317248_7806648339167881111_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforamiracleforjackson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6569\/2025\/11\/577788410_704956669317248_7806648339167881111_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforamiracleforjackson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6569\/2025\/11\/577788410_704956669317248_7806648339167881111_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforamiracleforjackson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6569\/2025\/11\/577788410_704956669317248_7806648339167881111_n-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforamiracleforjackson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6569\/2025\/11\/577788410_704956669317248_7806648339167881111_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Day 2 &#8211; Our leash is not long right now, so we are back for check in with Dr. Mo. All of the transplant kids get a bear to decorate and hang in the hallway of the transplant floor of the hospital. We\u2019ve walked by everyone\u2019s bears for the past few years and are so happy to be adding Jackson\u2019s bear to the collection. Each bear is a life forever changed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue praying for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GVHD (meds to keep working)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EBV (control activation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Physical rehabilitation (Left foot, nerve restoration)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotional strength (siblings as well)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We ask that you continue to pray for his medical team, his acceptance of organs and the family of the donor who have given Jackson the gift of life. Let this be a testimony to all who read Jackson\u2019s story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor I know the plans I have for you,\u201d declares the Lord, \u201cplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u202d\u202d- Jeremiah\u202c \u202d29\u202c:\u202d11\u202c \u202d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please share this message with your friends, family, and social media networks. Help us raise awareness about organ donation and bring hope to a fighter whose smile lights up the room! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your prayers, love and generosity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can purchase a Miracle for Jackson T-shirt or sweatshirt here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonfire.com\/miracle-for-jackson\/...\">https:\/\/www.bonfire.com\/miracle-for-jackson\/&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By giving to COTA for A Miracle for Jackson, you\u2019re supporting all of his transplant-related expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About COTA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Children\u2019s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) helps children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support. COTA is the nation\u2019s only fundraising organization solely dedicated to raising life-saving dollars in honor of transplant-needy children and young adults. 100% of each contribution made to COTA in honor of our patients helps meet transplant-related expenses. COTA\u2019s services are free to our families, and gifts to COTA are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Day 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforamiracleforjackson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6569\/2025\/11\/577613062_705766062569642_6837545362213625600_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforamiracleforjackson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6569\/2025\/11\/577613062_705766062569642_6837545362213625600_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforamiracleforjackson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6569\/2025\/11\/577613062_705766062569642_6837545362213625600_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforamiracleforjackson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6569\/2025\/11\/577613062_705766062569642_6837545362213625600_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforamiracleforjackson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6569\/2025\/11\/577613062_705766062569642_6837545362213625600_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Day 3: It\u2019s a cold, rainy day here but we are enjoying the change of pace from being inpatient. Jackson still has to get weekly infusions and check in with the <a><\/a>oncologist overseeing his GVHD treatment. We were just told we can order room service and feel like we are getting the royal treatment over on the renovated side of the hospital. What a great start to hopefully a relaxing weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue praying for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GVHD (meds to keep working)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EBV (control activation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Physical rehabilitation (Left foot, nerve restoration)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotional strength (siblings as well)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We ask that you continue to pray for his medical team, his acceptance of organs and the family of the donor who have given Jackson the gift of life. Let this be a testimony to all who read Jackson\u2019s story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor I know the plans I have for you,\u201d declares the Lord, \u201cplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u202d\u202d- Jeremiah\u202c \u202d29\u202c:\u202d11\u202c \u202d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please share this message with your friends, family, and social media networks. Help us raise awareness about organ donation and bring hope to a fighter whose smile lights up the room! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your prayers, love and generosity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can purchase a Miracle for Jackson T-shirt or sweatshirt here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonfire.com\/miracle-for-jackson\/...\">https:\/\/www.bonfire.com\/miracle-for-jackson\/&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By giving to COTA for A Miracle for Jackson, you\u2019re supporting all of his transplant-related expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About COTA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Children\u2019s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) helps children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support. COTA is the nation\u2019s only fundraising organization solely dedicated to raising life-saving dollars in honor of transplant-needy children and young adults. 100% of each contribution made to COTA in honor of our patients helps meet transplant-related expenses. 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