Today, we enjoyed being home together a little more. We soaked in every moment of family games of Runbow and Mario Kart, pumpkin carving, bedtime tuck-ins and just...

As we approach Jake's upcoming cath on Tuesday in St Louis, I find my nerves are getting the best of me. I keep reminding myself that  life on...

Today was just good for the soul. We attended the Peoria Wish Walk in Donovan Park and celebrated the 40th anniversary of Make-A-Wish Illinois. Make-A-Wish events always bring...

The transplant journey is never an easy one and this week has felt especially hard. I don't know if it was the news of Jake's broken pacemaker lead...

This week, we went to our Peoria cardiologist to have the fractured lead turned off. As always, we were a little on edge, but it turned out to...

Friday was a rough day. We got a call from Jake’s cardiologist in Peoria that the transmission from his pacemaker showed that his arterial lead had fractured early...

This week has been full of emotions. Early on, we got the call from St. Louis to schedule Jake's cardiac cath for the end of October. We knew...

Jacob is a man on a mission, and that mission is to keep moving! He's just completed his fourth Conqueror virtual walking challenge, earning his latest medal and...

Jacob returned home today after his monthly trip to St. Louis to see his transplant team. As always, Jacob was a trooper! He was in good spirits throughout...

Jacob's story is one of strength, faith, and a zest for life. His positive spirit and trust in God's plan are an inspiration to everyone he meets. Jacob...