Jessi "Bugs" is a 15 yr old girl who loves life and loves to play. She was given 24 hours to live before birth and is now 15 years old. Jessi is on O2 at night and is wheel chair bound. Although she cannot speak, Jessi loves to communicate with hugs and give lots of love to everyone she meets. She has endured three open heart surgeries, is hydrocephalic, tube fed, has seizures, and learning issues. Despite her limitations and frightening medical conditions, Jessi continues to fight and is a happy young lady.

Jessi loves all colors. She loves to color, play music, likes anything that makes noise. Her favorite smell is vanilla and she loves monkeys and her very favorite is playing ball.


 

Jessi at the Buddy Walk playing with a friend

Jessi on her birthday! Enjoying her new ball and jewelry.

Jessi, 4 days after her valve replacement.