Hello I’m Ty, Jade’s mother.

Short story: When I was pregnant with Jade the doctor told me I had a week to do a test to see if she were Down syndrome. I asked the doctor, Why is there a time frame for this test? and he began to explain… ‘well if you’d like to abor…’ Before he could say the word I politely yet firmly said to him ‘oh! I’d never do that!’ He seemed, though he probably couldn’t show it, a little happy to hear me say that. So I didn’t get the test. Fast forward 6 months later I birthed a beautiful, happy, Down syndrome baby girl, Jade. I spent weeks in NICU with Jade ‘ til her lungs were strong enough for me to take her home. We made it in time for Christmas 2020! I thanked God profusely. Yesterday October 29, 2022 I learned that Jade has Leukemia. My heart is shattered. I’m learning everything I can to help my baby get better. Please understand that I am grateful for praying hearts. I am grateful for giving hearts. Anything. I am grateful that Jade is in a top Children’s Hospital. The hospital is very far from home. My employer is being very understanding at this time but I honestly don’t know how long my job will be there for me. I can not leave Jade’s bedside. Please send all your love and

prayers. Thank you. Be blessed. Love, Ty.