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Managing the Leaks

We are continuing to work through the intricacies of Jake’s lung recovery today with a focus on patience and precision. While we aren't quite at the "graduation" point...

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Another day done

The bedside procedure from yesterday unfortunately did not provide the resolution we were looking for. This morning’s X-ray showed only marginal improvement on the right side and a...

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Minor Setback

On Friday, we were on a mountaintop. Jake was progressing so fast. He was up, walking, and breathing so well that he was back on a standard nasal...

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Stubborn Hope

Today was not the easiest day. It’s hard to watch someone you love fight this hard for this long without feeling a little worn down by the battle....

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Progress & Hope for Tomorroe

Today marks a milestone that feels like a lifetime and yet has been full of miracles. Five weeks ago today, we were admitted into the hospital. While the...

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A good day!

What a difference a day makes! We are ecstatic over the results from yesterday's Cardiac Cath.The procedure went very well, and the doctor was able to go through...

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Purposeful Healing

Jake continues to heal, but healing doesn't just happen by accident. It is because God has provided Jake this miraculous gift and Jake is fiercely fighting to seize...

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A view from the window

We are celebrating some fantastic news: Jake’s preliminary biopsy results came back negative for rejection! This is the news we always pray for and beg to hear. It...

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Monday is complete, and we are breathing a huge sigh of relief. First, the big news: Jake successfully completed his 3-week post-transplant Cath! The preliminary pressures look exactly...

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Making Progress

Rockstar! that is the word used to describe Jake the past two days. We are praising God for all of the progress and the reports we are getting...

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Jacob Smith

Peoria, IL

Transplant Type: Heart & Liver

Transplant Status: Transplanted

Goal: $75,000.00

Raised: $100,016 of $75,000 goal

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