Jack's Journey started when we found out we were going to be the parents of this amazing little boy. On January 4th, 2016 after many hours of labor we met our beautiful boy. In the fall of 2018, Jack is excited to become a big brother, he doesnt seem to care if it is a brother or sister. Everyone who has had the pleasure of meeting Jack knows he is the sweetest and smartest little guy. Also if you have ever had the pleasure of meeting him, you will know he has fought many colds, viruses, ear infections and countless bumps and bruises. He has strength and resilience beyond measure. By the Grace of God, our family physician ordered bloodwork. The results came back abnormal so...
God is Good All the Time
March 06th, 2019
I want to start this journal entry with stating “God is good all the time”. We like to say and...
Surgery, New baseline MRI and more
December 27th, 2018
It has been too long since we have given an update on here and much has happened since. First off...
Scan results and surgery
November 09th, 2018
To say the last few weeks have been busy for us is an understatement. Between two trips to Cincinnati and...
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Amy Carper on March 06th, 2019
Jon & I COULD NOT be any prouder of the two of you in all that you do for Jack and the love that you have for him shines. Your faith and love for God is an inspiration and testimony which will help others to know him ❤️ Which as Christians we are called to do. I learned some things in this post that I didn’t even know too! “I’m a man”.... hasn’t heard that! I love it and Jack so very much. Pray for him everyday! Love you all❤️
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Amy Carper on March 06th, 2019
Jon & I COULD NOT be any prouder of the two of you in all that you do for Jack and the love that you have for him shines. Your faith and love for God is an inspiration and testimony which will help others to know him ❤️ Which as Christians we are called to do. I learned some things in this post that I didn’t even know too! “I’m a man”.... hasn’t heard that! I love it and Jack so very much. Pray for him everyday! Love you all❤️
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Adam Affholter on March 06th, 2019
Thank you for your sharing about your struggle and sharing your thoughts about choosing that God is good all the time. It is great to hear that Jack is doing better!
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Ralph Reese on March 06th, 2019
Way to go Jack, God is Good.
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Karen Hollebrands on January 02nd, 2019
Myself and our entire church has been praying for Jack since the diagnosis. We will continue to life this sweet little boy up on prayer. We will also continue to pray for you both as well. You ARE strong but it's because God is lifting you up. He is mighty and His love for you is what is carrying you right now. Thank you for the update and prayers will continue!
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Kandy Thurn on December 29th, 2018
Your family continues to be in our thoughts and continuous prayers. God bless you all
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Amy Carper on December 27th, 2018
We continue to pray, worry, and hurt with you! We love you both & your boys so very very much! God is in control & we will remain faithful ❤️
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Jai Weinheimer on December 27th, 2018
Your family is always in my thoughts and prayers.
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Ralph Reese on December 27th, 2018
Dont loss faith many prayers are being said for all of you on a daily basis. Although the news of your mother is very sad, You all have an extra angel up in the heavens pulling for you.
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Karen Hollebrands on November 12th, 2018
I am praying for Jack and the entire operation today! I'm praying for your family...all of you! I am so glad you are running to God during this! Psalm 46:1 (NIV) "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." God is good...all the time!
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Ralph Reese on November 09th, 2018
Your all in our prayers stay strong
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Amy Carper on October 11th, 2018
I continue to pray each day for God’s healing mercies on our sweet Jack. He continues to amaze us and never ceases in making us laugh. He is a special boy and we know it!!! We are so very proud of you Janie & Adam for your testimony of faith, your strength in carrying out Jack’s needs while fulfilling all the other needs of everyday life, and for your out pouring of love for both of your boys now! We love you all so very much! ❤️ Mimi
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Sherry Jackson on October 10th, 2018
Janie...thank you for the update. We pray for you, Adam, Jack and Bo...God has plans for all of you! :) He is a GOOD God, and I am so impressed with how you are trusting in Him. He is faithful. Blessings, Sweetie! Give Jack and Bo kisses for us! ;)
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Kandy Thurn on October 10th, 2018
Continuing to keep you all in our prayers today, tomorrow and every day.
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Ralph Reese on October 10th, 2018
Continued prayers and thoughts for all of you in this journey
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Deb Hreha on September 03rd, 2018
I'm so happy to hear that the transition home and treatments are, getting better for Jack and family, continued prayers ❣️
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Amy Carper on August 13th, 2018
Mimi & Papa, as well as the resf of the family, are so happy to have you all back home! Jack seems much more like himself now that he is home too❤️
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Sherry Jackson on July 23rd, 2018
You two are SUCH amazing parents...and you have an AMAZING young son there! What a blessing he is! There are tears in my eyes reading this! Our prayers are with you and with little Jack! He has an amazing future ahead of him! :)
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Deb Hreha on July 22nd, 2018
Thank you for the updates, my Monday prayer & exercise group continue to pray for all of you daily. You are all extraordinary people, with God leading the way, prayers ❣️
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Amy Carper on July 20th, 2018
Such raw honesty and yet you both shine light and give all credit to GOD. Jack is lucky that GOD gave him such loving and faithful parents! Love you both & am so proud of you❤️❤️❤️
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Amber Wallace on July 20th, 2018
You all are an inspiration!! I continue to pray for all of you, for strength, for peace & for good days! Love you all! Jack’s smile shows how much love he has for life❤️
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Ralph Reese on July 20th, 2018
Prayers continue for all of you,it seems like a roller coaster of emotions but it's a tide you'll survey stay strong
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Karen Hollebrands on July 10th, 2018
Such a wonderful update! Super Jack is Super because God IS working in his little body! We know that and are claiming that victory! We will continue to lift Jack up in prayer, his doctors and nurses and you as well! God is working!
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Amy Carper on July 09th, 2018
Oh sweet Jack, how Papa & I love your personality. You are smart, kind, & so funny you make us laugh! We are so proud of your Mommy & Daddy in the way they love you which shows daily in how well they take care of you! We LOVE you “Super Jack” and keep praying for God to restore you to full wellness❤️
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Ralph Reese on July 08th, 2018
Continued prayers and good thoughts for all of you
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Karen Hollebrands on June 19th, 2018
I am continuing to pray for Jack and you, his family, that God will give you peace that passes all understanding during this time. Jack is so sweet and strong and God WILL help him and you during this time! Thank you for the updates, I actively check to see how he's doing since my church is continually praying!
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Bethani Leibengood on June 17th, 2018
Prayers for continued improvement for Jack and prayers for you and Adam for continued strength.
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Ralph Reese on June 17th, 2018
So happy to hear Jack continues to improve daily prayers are said for all of you
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Amy Carper on June 17th, 2018
So VERY proud of you both for the way you love & care for Jack daily. He is a very lucky boy to have such wonderful parents! Love you all so very much❤️❤️❤️
Dear Lord we pray that you watch over our Jack as he continues this journey. Please grant his Mommy & Daddy strength to carry on with him and peace in knowing you are with him. We pray for good results in the upcoming weeks that this monster is shrinking and that Jack will be ready for surgery to remove it after round 4. We pray and long to hear the words “cancer free” In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
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Sierra Reichert Brock on May 21st, 2018
So glad u all got to have some fun at the zoo. Praying for a strength & health for Jack n you all.
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Karen Hollebrands on May 21st, 2018
He's a strong, sweet little boy! I am so happy that he was able to have a good "normal" weekend! Will continue to pray for you all!
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Barb Anstead Setzler on May 20th, 2018
Will be praying!
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Ralph Reese on May 20th, 2018
He is in my daily prayers as well as both of you, what a trooper he is glad he has been able to enjoy some of the areas attractions
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Ashley Whitaker on May 20th, 2018
God is good, so thankful for this positivity you guys deserve it!
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Ralph Reese on May 07th, 2018
Jack and family you have my continual thoughts and prayers
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Deb Hreha on May 06th, 2018
Continued prayers for Jack and all of you, just BELIEVE ❣️
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Karen Hollebrands on May 03rd, 2018
We're praying for you Super Jack!
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Linda Tucker on May 02nd, 2018
Continued prayers for strength for all of you! Hoping all goes well and fast so you can be home soon and all can live happily ever after! Love and prayers!!
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Wendy Albright on May 02nd, 2018
Miss you so much! We want you home! Fight the fight,Jack! We love you.
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Ralph Reese on May 02nd, 2018
Continued prays for all of you, keep the fight up Jack!
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Karen Hollebrands on April 30th, 2018
Awww...what a great picture! Thank the Lord that he's feeling better and starting to eat! Still praying every day for this little one and the entire family as well!
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Kristen Lobsinger Graham on April 29th, 2018
So happy to hear that Jack is feeling better and starting to eat. Gosh i hope those test results come in soon. Thank u for keeping us updated!
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Ralph Reese on April 28th, 2018
What great news and pictures, continued prayers and thoughts, keep up the fight Jack
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Bethani Leibengood on April 28th, 2018
Praying for you all! We know that Super Jack has all of the strength to fight that monster! Keep getting stronger Jack!
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Kim Zilch Johnson on April 28th, 2018
Sometimes superheroes reside in the hearts of small children fighting big battles ❤️❤️
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Linda Tucker on April 28th, 2018
We keep praying for all of you. It breaks my heart that you have to endure this. So happy to hear he is getting stronger. Keep fighting Jack!!! You have lots of people rooting for you!!! Linda and Dudley
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Karen Hollebrands on April 27th, 2018
This is wonderful news! I hope you're keeping record of all the blessing God is giving you through this! I am so happy he is doing well with his NG tube and enjoyed his therapy and is getting stronger! I can see Gods providing hand during this journey! Prayers will continue to come!
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Kristen Lobsinger Graham on April 26th, 2018
Wonderful news! Glad jake is feeling stronger!
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Ralph Reese on April 26th, 2018
Love the good news and to see Jack standing up, continued prayers
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Karen Hollebrands on April 26th, 2018
We are continuing to pray! I shared the updates with my church group last night. Jack is number one on our prayer list. we are all praying and we know that God is there with Jack and with you all! Keep relying on Him and He will be there for you! Thanks for the updates...I'm reading them all!
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Susan Capucini on April 25th, 2018
Energy Bites on the way tomorrow...and some for Britt's kids , too, so they can Face Time and eat their Super Monster-Fighting Fire Balls TOGETHER!! As always...prayers daily!!! Love you, Whitaker Family!!
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Ralph Reese on April 25th, 2018
Prayers continue for each of you
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Ralph Reese on April 25th, 2018
Thank you for your update, fingers crossed prayers continued!
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Ralph Reese on April 25th, 2018
Thank you for your update, fingers crossed prayers continued!
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Ralph Reese on April 25th, 2018
Thank you for your update fingers crossed and prayers continued
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Ralph Reese on April 25th, 2018
Thank you for your update fingers crossed and prayers continued
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Kandy Witt Thurn on April 24th, 2018
So glad that all three tests have come back negative .... Power of Prayer .... will keep the prayers going up for Jack and hoping he is back to himself very soon and that monster in his stomach is GONE .... Faith, Strength and Love
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Ashley Kerr on April 24th, 2018
So happy for these results! Looks like he’s feeling better and prayers will always continue! You eat that bacon little man and stay strong! Say bye bye monster! Love you all!
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Barb Anstead Setzler on April 24th, 2018
Praying for your family! What an answer to prayer have been praying for test results to come back good and make this manageable! God still moves!!!!
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Amber Wallace on April 22nd, 2018
He looks like he’s starting to feel much better!! He’s too cute! Contiuned prayers!
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Jennifer Mizener on April 22nd, 2018
Such great News!! He looks like such a trooper! You have our continued prayers!!!
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Kristen Lobsinger Graham on April 22nd, 2018
Such GREAT nees!
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Wendy Albright on April 21st, 2018
Praise God!
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Karen Hollebrands on April 21st, 2018
Praise the Lord! This is amazing news! We’re still praying for more good news!
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Ralph Reese on April 21st, 2018
Keep the good news coming!, Prayers continue
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Andrea Morgan on April 21st, 2018
Hi jack! We miss you! So happy to hear your good news!
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Bernette Burgeson on April 20th, 2018
Wonderful news. May God continue to bless you with his healing powers.
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Kristen Lobsinger Graham on April 20th, 2018
Wow, such great news!!!
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Karen Hollebrands on April 20th, 2018
This is wonderful news! I am so happy you are where God wants Jack right now and that the bone marrow test was negative...Praise The Lord!!!!!!
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Krista Balogh on April 20th, 2018
Fantastic news!!!!!!
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Ralph Reese on April 20th, 2018
Such great news from CC your at a good place prayers and thoughts go out to you all
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Ashley Kerr on April 20th, 2018
Happy trars for Jack and mommy and daddy! Love you!
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Jamie Curless on April 19th, 2018
Praying for Jack and all of you.
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Amber Wallace on April 19th, 2018
Soooo happy to hear this! Will continue our prayers for all of you go through this journey! Much love
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Barb Anstead Setzler on April 19th, 2018
Praising God with you! Continued prayers for more good results and God’s healing touch! Love you!
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Jj Jackson on April 19th, 2018
Prayers continue for all the family. Stay strong mom and dad. Peace and love to you
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Kandy Witt Thurn on April 19th, 2018
The Power of Prayer is working .... great news, we will continue to keep the prayers going for little Jack. God Bless
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Kristin Malkowski on April 19th, 2018
SO glad to hear this! Praying for more good news to come!
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Karen Hollebrands on April 19th, 2018
Praise God for this awesome news! Thank you Lord for your touch on Jack right now! I am so thankful that you are following God's leading to Cincinnati! He has a plan and will be with you all the way! My church and I will continue praying for Jack and for the entire family! Our hearts and prayers are with you every day!
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Bethani Leibengood on April 19th, 2018
Happy to hear that you guys received some good news! We are praying for you all as you transfer to Cincinnati!
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Amy Carper on April 19th, 2018
Thank you dear Heavenly Father for hearing our prayers. Please continue to protect and heal our little sweet Jack ❤️
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Kristen Lobsinger Graham on April 18th, 2018
So happy for the break u received today!
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Ashley Whitaker on April 18th, 2018
God is good!
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Ralph Reese on April 18th, 2018
So happy you received some good news, today continued prayers
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Wendy Albright on April 18th, 2018
Yes! Yes! Yes! Happyy tears!
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Andrea Morgan on April 18th, 2018
Praise the Lord! We will continue to pray! Love you all!
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Jen Pleasnick on April 18th, 2018
Prayers of strength, comfort, and support for the entire family. Prayers for the doctors, nurses and care providers that they may do the best to help heal and support Jack and the family.
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Amber Wallace on April 18th, 2018
Many prayers for all of you as you continue this difficult journey. Love you all xoxo
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Brandis Stout on April 18th, 2018
So many prayers today for Jack, his family and those performing the testing❤️
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Emily Dendinger on April 18th, 2018
Lots of prayers for you today!
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Ralph Reese on April 18th, 2018
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
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Andrea Morgan on April 18th, 2018
We continue to hold you all in prayer!
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Jennifer Mizener on April 17th, 2018
Your family is in my thought and prayers everyday!!
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Deb Hreha on April 17th, 2018
Prayers for Jack and may God wrap his healing arms around you ❣️
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Lisa Good on April 17th, 2018
I'm praying for you lil guy and y'all for healing for him
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Bernette Burgeson on April 16th, 2018
Prayers for little Jack asking for Gods healing love.
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Andrea Humphrey on April 16th, 2018
We are pulling for you and your family, Jack. Sending love and hugs.
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Karen Hollebrands on April 16th, 2018
Jack, you’re such a strong little boy! I and my church are praying for you!
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Ralph Reese on April 16th, 2018
Go Jack you got this !
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