Jessica had this come up on Facebook this morning - she posted this 3 yrs ago today:
I go in to the prep stage of my LVAD surgery in a few hours. Then they are moving me to surgery at around six thirty a.m. The surgery should start about seven a.m. It will probably last twelve hours. So I won't be on or responding to messages for a bit. In case anything happens you should know that I love each and every one of you! You are all special for many various reasons. Never forget your own worth! I am so lucky to have met you or talked to you or even just played a game with you. You have all enriched my life and helped keep me sane through all the ups and downs with my health. I don't think I will ever be able to adequately express my gratitude. Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers! No matter what happens, I will be at peace in the place I belong!