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Meet Patti: A Heartwarming Caretaker and Baby Whisperer in need of a Liver Transplant

In March 2023, Patti was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis from nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, a condition that turned her world upside down. As a lifelong giver, she now finds herself with the uncomfortable necessity of asking for help from others.

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August 6, 2025

07/06/2024 + 395 days. It’s been 13 months since my mom’s transplant. Not much has changed physically (in a good way) except that she has been getting physical therapy three times a week to build back her strength. Since she is working to feel physically strong enough to enter into the workforce, she has returned to working on her children’s book and researching self-publishing options and marketing. She has dreams of sending the message to children of accepting and celebrating the differences in others as well as themselves. We have been overwhelmed with gratitude that people have continued to donate to her fundraiser as this really has been the thing that has helped us during this time with very limited income.

July 6, 2025

07/06/2024 + 364 days.It’s been one year since my mom’s liver transplant! This is such an important milestone in her recovery and such a joyous day of celebration! What a year. My mom and I took some time to reflect and read all of the updates I had posted throughout this last year and we sure did live through a lot.My mom went from barely being able to stand to now walking, cooking, and cleaning. She does continue to have strength to be rebuilt, but that will happen. She is getting ready to restart in home physical therapy for that extra boost of support. My mom feels motivated to not enter into her “old lady” era yet, and still has a lot to live for.When reflecting on this last year, one thing that really stood out is the amount of support my mom has had. Whether it be from her medical staff, helping professionals, or loved ones, I know that she would not be healing like she is without such an outpouring of mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial support. She’s had to continue to not work and the donations received has allowed her to be able to heal. We can both easily call back to the night of her transplant. I remember there was so much warning that a lot of people go to the hospital for a “dry run,” where they go and find out that the liver is not a viable choice. I told the person who called that it would be a “one and done” and that we wouldn’t have to live through that. I was right. The year mark is a significant one in her recovery. The doctors continually said this or that was most likely “within the first year.” The fact that she made it to this point fills us both with a lot of gratitude and relief.Today, we went to look out on the water. A moment of peace in the midst of a life filled with swirls. I’m beyond thankful we’ve gotten to this point. We are both looking forward towards even more healing, strength, and stability for this next year. Happy Liver Anniversary, Mom!

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January 16, 2025

Thinking of you Patti and wishing you a continued journey of healing and strength.

Warm Regards, Judy

Judy Desouza

November 6, 2024

Prayers for Healing Patti. Hope you get stronger every day. Love Judy Scribner Desouza

Judith Desouza

September 17, 2024

Dear Patti - I didn't know about your medical problem until today (September 17th, 2024). Sorry you've had to go through this. But I'm glad there was a solution. At one point a few years ago I thought I was having a similar issue. Had a liver biopsy done due to some odd lab tests, and after the biopsy was diagnosed with that non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. Then, it all changed and went back to normal. I've worried about it ever since then - but my primary care doc doesn't seem to think it's a big deal. Anyway, I wish I could donate more to help you out. I may be able to do it again at some point. Please, if you want to, be my friend on FB. Or send me an email. Wishing you the best, always. I'm sure Dad and Barb are looking down on you every day & sending their love to you and your girls.

Christie A Adams