Confessions of a Mended Heart

Katja's Journey to (W)hole Heartedness

Tag: Children’s National DC

  • Roller Coaster

    Roller Coaster

    Here we go again… Welcome to our Roller Coaster! Call just came in. Potential heart and to prepare for surgery at Midnight tonight. We should know around dinner (though she can’t eat) if it’s good for transplant. Please pray for Katja that this is the one! ❤️

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  • The Ugly Side of CHD

    The Ugly Side of CHD

    I know updates have been spaced and limited in information. I wish I could say it’s because we are happily enjoying our time on the East Coast or it’s because we are spending quality time with the kids. It’s not and the reality of it all is pretty depressing. However, I had a realization the…

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  • Pins N Needles

    Pins N Needles

    Received a call this morning to be “on alert” as a “potential” heart has been found. It’s in bound. The team needs to ensure it’s “good for transplant” if it is, surgery would be tomorrow or Friday. Pray extra hard, that this is it and not a false alarm. This poor kid can’t go through…

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We are a fun loving family of 7. I’m Jenn, the Mom and words behind the blog. Dad Jori is the IT backbone of making sure I don’t go crazy over features. We have 5 beautiful children. Nevaeh (17), Twins Arianna & Araceli (15), Katja “Our Mended little Heart” (9) and Gryffin “Finn” (4).

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