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John Nicholas was born on March 19, 1999. He was diagnosed the morning after he was born with Transposition of the Great Arteries. He had his first heart catheterization when he was 4 days old. His first open heart surgery followed when he was 6 days old. Complications from his first surgery led to a second open heart surgery when he was 6 months old. He was followed closely over the next few years, but a third open heart surgery was necessary when he was 4 years old to give him a new pulmonary valve. John Nicholas did well initially, but in time this valve failed and he also developed an aneurysm in his heart. His parents were told surgery to try to correct this would likely kill him so they waited. When they could wait no longer they met with a new surgeon hoping he could help. In June 2010, John Nicholas received the incredible gift of a donated pulmonary artery and valve. The family will be forever grateful to the family who gave this gift. no comments Please pray for Brittany Kail and her family. She is 26 and has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She started her chemo treatments last week and wanted to do something fun with the kids. She decided to let them shave her head and right behind her was her Mom and Mother in Law. They are such a supportive and precious family. I went home and hugged mine a little tighter after this session. Please keep her husband, Jeremy, her 2 small kids, Jonathan (5), and Katie (4), as well as the rest of her family and friends in your prayers. show 35 comments
March 20, 2012 - 6:59 pm
Brandi, I am a cancer survivor myself. I went through treatment 10 years ago and afterwards never looked back. My mom died in 1986 from breast cancer and I like to think that some of the experimenting they did with her is helping women survive breast cancer today. Your video brought a tear to my eye, I remember doing the same thing when I knew that my hair was going to fall out anyway. I guess I wanted the diginity of shaving my own head instead of the chemo doing it for me. I know that you will be a survivor and I tell you that once done, don’t look back and don’t live in fear. Godspeed on your journey through this.
March 20, 2012 - 7:43 pm
God Bless you and your family! I am praying for you all. This is Gods territory. Just give it all to Him and watch Him work miracles!
March 20, 2012 - 7:47 pm
Brandi, you did such a beautiful ion on this…..I will cheerish it always. Thank you so very much.
March 20, 2012 - 7:51 pm
You are truly an inspiration! I lost my mom at 15 to lung cancer and I know it’s a very tough battle. God will be with you and I will be praying for a miracle! You are beautiful no matter what!! I would love to do a fundraiser for you, if you would be interested!
March 20, 2012 - 9:56 pm
Brittany you are beautiful even without hair. God bless you !!!
March 20, 2012 - 10:08 pm
I love you so much Brittany words can’t describe how much you mean to everyone. This video is so powerful and touches my heart in so many ways
March 21, 2012 - 12:26 am
This video is absolutely precious! You are a very strong beautiful woman! You have a beautiful family and I will be praying for all of you!
March 21, 2012 - 12:35 am
Brittany,
March 21, 2012 - 12:39 am
Brittany, you are beautiful. I love how your husband shaved his head too. Your children are precious. I went throught this about a year ago. You and your family will be in my prayers. Big hugs!
March 21, 2012 - 1:52 am
Brittany, I know I don’t know you personally but we apparently know a lot of the same people. I watched this video and it took me back 5 yrs ago, to the day my hair started falling out from chemo; the day we shaved my head. I saw the same out pour of emotion on the first pass of the clippers that I had. I never thought I would take it as hard as I did, it was just hair. But it wasn’t just hair, it was something else that the cancer had taken from me and it felt like another point for “team cancer”. I just wanted to let you know that even though cancer may have won the “battle of the hair”, you can still win the war!!! As a older gentlemen said to me the first time I walked into the chemo room, “bald is beautiful”-don’t you forget it!!!
March 21, 2012 - 2:15 am
Prayers you and your family! My sister has recently been diagnosed as well and had to have her right breast removed and then do chemo. You can and will beat this for yourself as well for your husband and kids! Hang in there, nothings never easy but you can beat this!!!
March 21, 2012 - 2:16 am
Brittany, I am a stage 2 breast cancer survivor for 10 almost 11 years. I was 38 at the time, with a 9 year old son, Shane. Those little ones will love you through it. Attitude is way up on the list and you already have a fantastic one! First, God will love and see you through it! Also, your family, friends, and strangers will love you through it! Prayers for you and your family! Fight Like a GIRL!!!
March 21, 2012 - 2:40 am
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself..your talent, your time and most of all your heart. I have cried watching this, and want more than ever to see a cure for this awful disease. Prayers and blessings to you, and to the Kail Family.
March 21, 2012 - 3:12 am
Brandi, that was an absolutely Beautiful video. You did an excellent job.
March 21, 2012 - 3:31 am
This video is so powerful and touches my heart in a way that only the Lord can know. Your strength and your faith amazes me. You have a beautiful family and you are one of the most amazing people I know. I pray for you, Chad, Brandon, Sheila, Katie, Jonathan and Jeremy daily that he will bless each of you daily and fill your hearts with his peace and his assurance that he is with you ALWAYS!
March 21, 2012 - 3:35 am
This is a beautiful moment that shows how strong you are and how ready you are to fight this disease. Years later you will look back and enjoy this memory you made with your family!! Praying for you and your family. Cancer touches everyone involved, so prayer will be for everyone. Stay strong, be the Christian you are, and let God do all the rest!
March 21, 2012 - 3:43 am
What a wonderful women, my heart goes out to her and her family, my mother did the same thing, and she is now 10 years in recovery, hold on to hope and prayers, i will say one for you everyday, you are a courageous women…..would love to have your spirit hugs
March 21, 2012 - 3:56 am
Brandy, Great Job! Thank You So Much!
March 21, 2012 - 4:03 am
Absolutely beautiful! You have an amazing support group of family and friends! This has touched so many hearts and I hope it continues to. Prayers and many more blessings to your family.
March 21, 2012 - 5:32 am
Brandi, this video was put together very well. I watched it and cried than watched it again. I was truly speechless after watching it. (I am Dana Kail-Mitchell’s sister-n-law)
March 21, 2012 - 10:03 am
Britt, this literally brings tears to my eyes that youre dealing with this but you have such positive mind set. I must say you still are very very pretty even without hair which i sure couldnt pull off. Praying for you all
March 21, 2012 - 12:53 pm
I said a prayer for you, you are precious in his site and I ask God to heal and protect you and your family. My best friends, two Mothers have and are fighting the battle, one is 46 with four boys and the other 40 with two girls. I will add you to the prayer list and trust God that he will be beside you and always near and that the healing is soon. May God send his comforter to be with you during this time to continue to provide you and the family with strength. You are a beautiful young lady, thank you for sharing.
March 21, 2012 - 1:33 pm
I see a lot of strength in this family ! God Bless…. Sincerely, Matt / A friend of Chad up here in Michigan
March 21, 2012 - 3:27 pm
This video is truly inspiring. You’re beautiful! You and your family are in my prayers! Be strong! God will see you through this!
March 21, 2012 - 8:12 pm
brittany i just want to say my family and church are praying for you and your family i cried through this whole video i can’t imagine what you are going through but just know that god is and will always be right there with you the road seems dark right now but there is hope in tomorrow with jesus christ may god bless you and keep you always keep your head up and hold tight to god he will never leave or forsake you he is our refuge and strength our very present help in trouble and he won’t put more on you than you can bear that sounds easy to say on my end but it is true and i believe god has a plan for you we just don’t know what it is yet so for what you’re going through he must feel that you are strong enough to handle it and if leads you to it he will see you through it god bless you girl
March 21, 2012 - 9:15 pm
Dear sweet Brittany, I don’t know you, but I know what you are going through. In 2007 I was in your shoes. I thank God that I had a strong support system. You are such a beautiful, brave person. Just know that God, your family and friends will be there for you every step of the way. Stay strong, Brittany! Such a very touching video.
March 21, 2012 - 10:49 pm
We are praying for you Brittany! Keep your head up and your shoulders back and have FAITH in God that YOU WILL WIN! We love you and we want to encourage you to STAY STRONG!
March 23, 2012 - 4:52 am
The haircut really suits you Brittany…you look just as pretty as you were before it was cut….TRULY YOU ARE PRECIOUS
March 23, 2012 - 5:53 pm
Dear Brandi,:>)
March 23, 2012 - 5:55 pm
Dear Brittany:>)
March 23, 2012 - 10:18 pm
We are going to pray, you will be fine. God bless you and your family. Your so beautiful. My father and brother both in remission, from lymphoma. We don’t know what we can get through till we get thru..
March 24, 2012 - 8:32 pm
PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOURE FAMILY.ASK GOD TO HEAL YOU.YOU HAVE A AMAZING FAMILY.MY HUSBAND AS EVERYONE KNOWS HIM AROUND MEDINA SLIM WAS DIGNOSED WITH BLADDER CANCER STAGE 4.YOURE FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.
March 28, 2012 - 7:21 pm
Brittany, We are praying for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story with us and allowing us to be in prayer for you.
March 30, 2012 - 1:37 pm
Sending many prayers Brittany!! My husband’s niece who is 28 w/ 2 kids was diagnosed w/ Inflammatory Breast Cancer this year and just went through all her Chemo treatments, double Mastectomy, and is now finishing up her radiation and getting ready for her breast reconstruction surgery.. I am glad to say at this moment she is cancer Free!! She has had a very positive attitude towards this whole process and is a great person to talk w/ if you need to speak w/ someone who has went through it recently. Sending many prayers to you and your family!
April 1, 2012 - 5:41 pm
I dont know you or have ever met you but you are even more beautiful after this event. May God continue to watch over you and let your children inspire you with strength. Phil 4:13 |
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April jones - My girls had so much fun! thanks for being so awesome! Cant wait to bring them for more pics soon!