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After a beautiful St Louis free summer, it’s time again. The littles started back at school today and Jake has his 9-month cath and biopsy tomorrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These procedures always bring a wave of nerves and anxiety but it will hopefully be a boring, uneventful procedure. This is his 12th Cath since transplant and he hopefully only has one more this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please keep Jake in your prayers today for safe travels and peace of mind as he prepares, and tomorrow for a safe and uneventful procedure with clear results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your continued love, prayers, and support mean the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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