After Madelynn's surgery two years ago, throughout her recovery we would find gifts in her room. Different non-profit groups left gifts as she recovered. One of these groups was Levine Cardiac Kids (LCK).
One night while Madelynn was recovering in the hospital Phil and I went down to one of their meetings. What a stellar group of people! I came to know an Amazing LCK mom, Kim. Her son, Jacob, had a few defects with his heart; one was the same defect as Madelynn.
It always gave me some sense of relief when I would see Jacob because he was a teen-ager. One of the oldest cardiac kids in the group, he gave me hope. Just looking at his infectious smile and watching his teenager antics, he showed us life would find normal again after Madelynn recovered.
Over the last two years as I have attended meetings and events I have talked to Kim some about Jacob and his needing surgery this year. The surgery took place Wednesday December 1st. I didn't want to pry so I would check his caring bridge page or face book pages of other LCK moms for an update. Thursday a one sentence post took my breath away. "Jacob needs a miracle. Pray Hard."
I just started to pray harder.
This weekend was Kaitlynn's Birthday and Party so I was trying to stay focused on that. But Saturday Morning something struck me as I got dressed, I put on my Camp Luck shirt said a little prayer and started my day. Finally, late Saturday Night I checked a few web pages to find an update.
Jacob passed away from complications of that surgery.
This was a wonderful young man who will be missed by so many. He was a true leader among the cardiac kids in so many ways. It has been difficult to explain to the younger children that he is gone. However, it was nice to hear they were able to donate his liver and kidneys to save other lives.
Please just pray for Jacob's family as they mourn his loss and celebrate his life it is going to be a long road.
TTFN~
One night while Madelynn was recovering in the hospital Phil and I went down to one of their meetings. What a stellar group of people! I came to know an Amazing LCK mom, Kim. Her son, Jacob, had a few defects with his heart; one was the same defect as Madelynn.
It always gave me some sense of relief when I would see Jacob because he was a teen-ager. One of the oldest cardiac kids in the group, he gave me hope. Just looking at his infectious smile and watching his teenager antics, he showed us life would find normal again after Madelynn recovered.
Over the last two years as I have attended meetings and events I have talked to Kim some about Jacob and his needing surgery this year. The surgery took place Wednesday December 1st. I didn't want to pry so I would check his caring bridge page or face book pages of other LCK moms for an update. Thursday a one sentence post took my breath away. "Jacob needs a miracle. Pray Hard."
I just started to pray harder.
This weekend was Kaitlynn's Birthday and Party so I was trying to stay focused on that. But Saturday Morning something struck me as I got dressed, I put on my Camp Luck shirt said a little prayer and started my day. Finally, late Saturday Night I checked a few web pages to find an update.
Jacob passed away from complications of that surgery.
This was a wonderful young man who will be missed by so many. He was a true leader among the cardiac kids in so many ways. It has been difficult to explain to the younger children that he is gone. However, it was nice to hear they were able to donate his liver and kidneys to save other lives.
Please just pray for Jacob's family as they mourn his loss and celebrate his life it is going to be a long road.
TTFN~
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