09/24/2026
Another Unexpected Turn in Jacob’s Health
Over the past few days, Jacob’s secretions had become harder to suction, and something just didn’t feel right. Earlier this week, Ohio State University had reported his white blood cell count as significantly high. They recommended we follow up with our PCP and get blood work done to make sure everything was okay.
After the blood tests, we headed straight for a chest X‑ray. The next day, we got the call no parent ever wants to hear—Jacob has pneumonia.
Our doctor immediately put him on a seven‑day course of levofloxacin. The challenge was actually getting the medication. No pharmacy in our area had it in stock, and none could get it until the following week. So Mom made the drive to Huntington to pick it up from the Marshall University and Cabell Huntington Hospital pharmacy. When your child needs something, you do whatever it takes.
Through all of this, Jacob kept telling us he didn’t feel bad at all. No complaints. No mention of feeling sick or tired. Just that calm, steady spirit he always carries.
But that’s our boy. He never complains. He never has anything negative to say. He just keeps going.
Even in moments like this—when the tests say one thing and his attitude says another—Jacob shows us what true strength looks like.
