Well…gosh…a lot has happened for our family this week. We got back from Philadelphia and were home just a short when we got the news that our amazing pastor passed away. He was something that the words on this bland piece of paper will never capture. He was the reason Jake and I started attending that church. He was the reason I volunteered my time on the worship team. He dedicated both my boys. I don’t have enough paper to go into what an incredible man he was. But if I had to briefly describe what he was to me…it was Love. He was LOVE.
The day after finding out about Him my oldest Ayden came down with a fever. We took him in to the doc on Tuesday only to find out he had Strep throat, and the next morning Zayne came down with a fever. So into the ER we went. 2 pokes, a nasty throat swab, and 7 hours later we were sent home with no answers except that his port looked good and no bacteria. However if he woke up the next morning with a fever we would have to go back. Sure enough he crawled in my bed at 8 this morning boiling. I took his temp and it was 103. I got up packed a few snacks applied the numbing cream to his port and his arm and we were off to Devoss. Mind you my husband was up and out of the house this morning for his own doctors appt. He has not been able to keep his blood pressure down. So I called my sister over to sit with Ayden while Zayne and I made the familiar treck up to Devoss. The hour and a half was brutal thinking about my pastor, my husband, my other sick baby at home and the upcoming events my little man would once again have to endure at the ER for the second day in a row. I do have to say though Devoss is amazing! Best Child life staff a mom could ask for The poke was over and they wanted to swab his nose. I knew it would not just be a surface swab…I knew it would have to be deep and it would smart. Jenn, the amazing child life worker for the ER came in and gave Z a play by play of what was going to happen and then let him swab the nose of a stuffed animal and she of course had him laughing while he did. As prepared as he was, the swab was no fun However it did come back positive for the flu. And after figuring that out we were discharged and told we did NOT have to return if he spiked another fever Which made this Mama happy! No more pokes, no more ER. We can simply let the sickness run its course.
As far as the surgery, we will be doing that in Houston in February. Jake and I are trying our hardest to prepare for that…however I think even if your prepared…there simply is no preparing for kissing your baby goodbye and leaving him in the hands of doctors. I can’t wait to have some time though to sit down and write all this out story form. God has been helping me these days. Feels incredible! Feels peaceful. Thankyou to ALL of you for your amazing support!! We are just blown away by the amount of people that have supported our boy. Self-less AMAZING people!!!

Lupe Sanchez
Praying always for you and your family.Pastor Mark along with are savior will be present the day of the surgery.I truly belive that.God bless
holly swanson
Went to school with your Mom and your uncle Chuck and was Your aunt Karen’s cheerleading advisor. Knew your Grandma Too. Just want you to know if I can do anything for you in G.R. please let me know. I can run errands, bring you food , sit with your little one, whatever when you are at DeVos. Please don’t hesitate.
Kathleen Rosa
Jess,
God Bless you always for the strength you all have. He is watching over and protecting all of you. We are praying always and will not cease to do so. It is in God’s hands and he will never leave you. Love to all of you, Kathy
Penny Ward
We pray for Zane and your family, the team of doctors. The unknown is the worst. Strength to you.
Randy and Twyla Newsome
God Bless you and your family. Prayers and Hugs to you.
Shirley (MeMaw) Warren
Thank you Jessica, love to all.
Teresa Hunter
Jess, we continue to pray for you all …. The Peace and Comfort of God Cover you from head to toe. POSITIVE Talk speaks to your cells within your brain. Here is a brain Dr. that teaches about the POWER we have over our lives through the way we speak. http://l.facebook.com/l/oAQEJ4mwXAQEowbvWcT_nIG8jJpzfiLXmZ02lbD1Q_3hC2Q/KCM.org … I hope you can find some quiet time to listen… It may give you encouragement and guidance because it is paired with the Word of God. May You be Blessed
Sandy
My daily prayers continue, constant, with the faith that our dear Lord is listening.
Rosie Corliss
Keeping you and your entire family and medical staff close in prayer and healing thoughts, Jessica. You are an incredible young woman and have an amazing family. Blessings to you all.
Mayra J Jimenez
Still praying strong for Zayne, remember God Got This. I cannot tell you anything here. I will when I see you. I will pray for your husband also be strong in the Lord, never gives up. Hope I see you soon. Jesse I love you very much, you can count on me for what ever you need. The peace of God be with all of you♥
Tomorrow is the funeral over 800 people we are expecting, Laura looks very peaceful pray for her please and the kids. Thank you.
Mayra J Jimenez
Keep praying for your precious baby. Remember Gods Got This. Love you Jesse
Erika V
Jessica I just wanted to tell how amazing you were singing that song for Pastor Mark yesterday. The presence of the Holy Spirit was very strong and it brought peace to my soul. We are praying for your family and of course for the upcoming surgery. God Bless!