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ack was born in June 2001. After a return trip to the local hospital for 5 days of bili lights, the local doctors referred us to Mott Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan. Jack was diagnosed with biliary atresia and a Kasai operation was performed when Jack was eight weeks old.

It is now May 2007 and Jack is doing well (see photo). The Kasai operation has really improved his liver function and his color is normal. His lab work has been excellent with most numbers in the "normal" range for the past two years. Right now, looking at him, you would never know that Jack has a liver disease. Still, the doctors think he will need a liver transplant "someday" and the transplant team is watching him just in case. For now we are enjoying his good health.

Jack is a wonderful boy who enjoys playing with his big brother (he laughs so hard!); swinging or playing outside; talking all the time; coloring and drawing Pokemon or dinosaurs; and going to school.

Considering all he has been through he has a very happy disposition.

A special thanks to all our families and friends who have been so supportive of us all. Special thanks to all of Jack's doctors and nurses who work so hard to help him. Thanks to CLASSKIDS for this great web site. God bless all the CLASS kids and their families.