Wade's Story is true. I am sharing it for the glory of God and so that others who are struggling with trials and suffering in their lives will be comforted and encouraged. The timeline is primarily 1996 to 2001, during which our family, church, friends, and community came together in love and support for our son, Wade Altman. At only nine years of age, during a normal, rambunctious, and mischievous childhood, Wade began having symptoms. Our shock at this turned into an aggressive search for treatment and a need to reach God for healing. My precious wife, Lisa, already a prayer warrior, turned the volume on high! As for me, I returned to Jesus on my face before Him at the altar. There was nowhere else to go. Wade bravely faced our decision for his care, as did our courageous daughter, Blakely. This writing is also a testimony of the power of prayer as you will read about many miracles, before, during, and after the transplant and even to this day. I believe we can add two passages of scripture to the summary of Wade's Story: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28) Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5)