Help Hope Live for Richard Aaron Sanchez
*Updates Below*
It was only a year and a half into our marriage and after a series of struggles and emotional setbacks, our lives finally seemed to be coming together the way we hoped. I was 6 months pregnant and were about to start looking for our first house. Then suddenly everything changed. In 2017, my husband Aaron was hospitalized for pneumonia and sepsis, was rushed into emergency surgery and put into a medically induced coma. I was told by the doctor that if he made through to the morning, he would most likely survive. It was the longest and most terrifying night of my life. Thankfully he did survive that long night, but little did we know that it was only the beginning.
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November 28, 2025
Thanksgiving 2025 UpdateAaron and I spent a relaxing Thanksgiving in the hospital together and its the first time in a long while that Aaron has really felt like himself — teasing me, joking with the nurses, and filling the room with the personality we’ve all missed. These small signs of strength mean everything.Since Aaron’s difficult diagnosis 9 years ago, we never really allowed ourselves to think beyond his transplant because we felt like it may never happen. Now that it has happened we find ourselves in uncharted territory: what will our lives look like without this disease plaguing us each day? I was pregnant with Moira when we received Aaron’s diagnosis, so our daughter has never known her father healthy.We have never had the opportunity to experience being a young family without this constant, and very real fear hanging over us. We are so grateful for the future our family now has and even more thankful for Aaron’s sister, Missy and her sacrifice that allowed this future to be possible.Aaron’s recovery will be long and difficult, but just 10 days after his transplant, and despite some complications, his liver function and overall health have already significantly improved.
November 25, 2025
One Week Post-Transplant UpdateIt's been a week since my husband Aaron received his much-needed liver transplant. Unfortunately, there were some unexpected complications during the surgery that have made his recovery more challenging, but we're happy to report that the worst is behind us now.Aaron is currently doing remarkably well. He was moved out of the ICU sooner than expected, and his progress has been nothing short of amazing. He's eating regular food, walking around on his own, and taking fewer medicines than he has in years.His lab results are steadily improving in all the right directions, and his body is adapting to the new liver faster than expected—surpassing even what his medical team anticipated. The healing from both the transplant and the complications is happening remarkably quickly, and we are beyond grateful.We also want the world to know about an extraordinary act of love: Aaron’s sister Melissa. She didn’t just step up—she gave 68% of her liver so her brother could live. Her courage, strength, and selflessness saved Aaron’s life so he can be here for our daughter and our family. Missy—you are a hero in every sense of the word. Our hearts will never have enough words to thank you.These past nine years have been one long storm—but today, we’re finally catching our breath on the other side. It still doesn’t feel real.We’ll share more about Aaron’s journey through surgery and recovery soon—we just wanted everyone who’s been holding us up with love and support to know: your prayers, messages, and kindness carried us through this overwhelming time. From the bottom of our hearts… thank you.
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Guestbook
November 29, 2025
Stay strong brother praying for you and your family to get through this stronger and many blessings
Anonymous
November 21, 2025
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts during this time.
Mayery Barroso
November 19, 2025
OG 4 Life!
Victor Garcia
