Six months.
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The Linn Family
Hi sweet friends and family,
It has been a while, but yesterday was a huge milestone that needs some celebrating! Hollis is six months post–second liver transplant, and I am six months post–donor surgery.
It has been a while, but yesterday was a huge milestone that needs some celebrating! Hollis is six months post–second liver transplant, and I am six months post–donor surgery.
I have prayed on my knees for us to see this day, and I am overwhelmed with gratitude for how far we’ve come. These past months have been filled with high highs and low lows as we continue to ride the post transplant roller coaster. I’ve learned firsthand the effects of trauma, how your mind can get trapped in a cycle of fear, constantly expecting the worst. I’ve found myself stuck in crisis mode, living in a place of fight or flight. Even now, months later, I find myself bracing for disaster, any small setback bringing me right back into reliving moments of helplessness as if they could happen again at any second. But each day, as we step further away, the healing is happening and we get closer to a place of peace.
All that to say, it’s been a lot, everyone handles trauma differently, and I am so grateful for Jeff and his ability to remain calm through it all. And of course, Hollis is my hero, the most resilient little warrior and bright light.
I am happy to share Hollis has not been hospitalized since her last admission in June, which feels like a miracle in itself. Her weekly labs still fluctuate, but her liver numbers are strong, her kidney function has improved significantly, and she’s down to five medications from fifteen! Her immunosuppressant medications come with their own set of side effects so her team makes adjustments often and monitors her closely.
We’ve been continuing virtual school and plan to ease slowly and safely back into in-person learning. She has gotten to spend time with her new Kindergarten class and is quite the celebrity when we go once a week to walk outside with the class. She’s also been able to see friends outdoors, bringing back laughter, light, and her old silly self. Recently, we were even able to spend a weekend at the beach — our first time out of town in almost a year. Watching Hollis run in the sand and squeal with joy playing with Hazel in the sand was healing in a way words can’t describe. It was a glimpse of normalcy and freedom that we’ve missed so deeply.
As we celebrate this six-month mark, my heart is filled with profound gratitude — to God for His mercy and faithfulness, to the medical teams who cared for us, and to every person who has prayed, supported, and loved us along the way.
We still have a long road ahead, but today we pause to praise — to celebrate the quiet miracles, the hard-won victories, and the grace that carried us here. Thank you for following our journey and carrying us through the last year.
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Michele Levy
Lara Isaacson
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Kevincollins20
Ewestgate
Kablockley
I will share this wonderful news with your Prayer Warriors at Signal Pres!
Vicki Machanic
Kelsey Nichols
Sally Elpers
Staube101
Shane
Carrolllallen
Becky Callihan
Meriehalcomb
Precious picture of Hollis! 😀
You are all so strong and brave, and we love you so much!!
Aunt Merie
Meriehalcomb
Precious picture of Hollis! 😀
You are all so strong and brave, and we love you so much!!
Aunt Merie
Stuverzoo