A little bit about us...

In May 2003, Jonah was born with a rare and chronic liver disease called Biliary Atresia. A blockage in Jonah's main bile duct prevented bile from flowing from his liver, thus causing severe damage to this vital organ. Jaundice, cirrhosis, dangerously low blood counts and frequency of illness have made Jonah quite the fighter! A liver transplant is the only known "cure" for this disease. Two weeks ago, Jonah's dad and I decided to go ahead and place Jonah on the liver transplant list. I know he will be okay and that we are so lucky to live in Atlanta where Children's Healthcare performs these transplants with amazing success; but, as a mother, I feel terrified and scared to watch my sweet little boy have to go through something that nobody - certainly no innocent child - should ever have to endure. We feel extremely blessed to have been chosen for Bert's Big Adventure!! The support and kindness from so many people and businesses in Atlanta makes my heart melt and reinforces my belief in the goodness of people. We are truly grateful, so if you have had any part in our journey - from nominating us (Heather Peihl!) to praying for us to donating to the Adventure - let me just say a great big THANK YOU!!