Dakota went to be with Jesus tonight. He was well loved by all whom he met. He was so loved. โค๏ธ๐ he loved all he met. His smile was so contagious ๐
I had to post a happy picture but we have called in family. Dakota has no feelings in his lower extremities his blood pressure is low his O2 is down and he's just comfortable. Please pray for our family at this time.
#TEAMDAKOTA
The announcement I never wanted to make. Dakota's celebration of life will Saturday May 27th at 11 am in Knoxville at the Knoxville High school. We would like you to wear Racing or sports team shirts . Dakota would love it. โค๏ธ
Dakota drew a Nascar hauler today but he was scared for me to put it on here because he's afraid y'all make fun of it. I told him they will not and if they do I will unfollow them immediately. I also told him this was a drone view of the hauler.
@ripjetson9
Dakota is still with us. This was last night as family gathered around. He waved at some of us and was winking and shaking his head yes and no. We don't not stop fighting.
#TEAMDAKOTA
@UIchildrens
#alwaysfighting
#NeverGiveUp
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It's been a week since we said see ya later. It's never goodbye. We miss you like crazy and cry everyday. Your dad and I love you and miss you buddy.
#TeamDakota
Dakota received a package yesterday from
@StewartHaasRcng
and he would of loved it. They sent a new
@gearwrench
shirt and I will wear it for him to honor him .. Thank you โค๏ธ
This is how the day is going. Dakota took a turn. We think he may a blood clot in his right leg. It's hot and swollen and he's in a lot of pain . Iowa city Dr's know he's here. Please pray as he's scared and worried. โค๏ธ๐
#hesmybaby
The last family picture with Dakota. Our world was shook but the love and support y'all show us. We have a really big FAMILY. โค๏ธ๐๐งก
#TeamDakota
9 months without you sucks. Racing season will never be the same. We miss u so much Dakota. Love you to thr moon and back . I miss your smile your silliness everything. Love u ๐ ๐
I smile today knowing that I've cried so much and tomorrow will be the hardest day I've ever faced. Dakota touch so many lives he was so special and loved by all. He will always be in my heart and near me always. โค๏ธ๐
#NeverForgotten
#TeamDakota
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I'm just starting to get these out I will get out as my eyes will let me. I cry most days actually daily I cry please hang with me. . Thank you to all of y'all for the love and support you've given us.
#TeamDakota
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8 years
@knoxvilleraces
Dakota was in a push truck. His happy place was at race track. He was always happy though. Miss you so much buddy. But you reached the checkered flag ๐โค๏ธ๐. Love you
Dakota is still sedated and resting. His heart and kidneys are sick and need lots of help. They did do some work on his leg to help with the bacterial infection which is the start of all this. He's still very sick and needs lots of Prayer. Hubs and I our exhausted but are in a
Good morning. Dakota held his own. His kidneys are still sick he needs to pee and his blood pressure needs to come up it's way to low. He's still n a bad place so keep the prayers coming. His dad and got a few hours of sleep so continue to pray for all of us.
@UIchildrens
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How is it possible that 1 year ago this handsome young man left us . It hurts like crazy and we miss you so much Dakota. Love you forever ๐.
#TeamDakotaforever
Well Dakota got a huge surprise today. He absolutely loved all the
@KevinHarvick
swag from
@hbpRacing
and mom got some cool shirt's too. Thank you for making his day. We will definitely be wearing this swag.
#happydakotaandmom
Dakota always took the time to tell the Service Men and Women Thank you for their service. He loved to honor them all. He left his mark on this earth. He finished the race. ๐๐โค๏ธ
@CLTMotorSpdwy
Just took this. Dakota just had an episode. His heart rate went sky high they put the chest paddles on him to be prepared. They gave him lidocaine and it brought his heart rate back down.
#needprayers
#teamDakota
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So we went to a car show today and like any show they handed out awards to for the cars well Dakota seemed to get an awesome prize today just for being him.
#onehappyguy
#momshappy
#speedydontcare
Dakota's favorite semi.
@TMCTRANS
saw it 92 today heading toward Knoxville Iowa. Lol. He would always look for them whenever we were on the road. 2 weeks today you left us and our world changed. Love you Dakota Bear.
Dakota say's good morning everyone!! 1st round of IV antibiotics at 3am this morning. Atleast he's smiling. He's waiting on his breakfast.
@UIchildrens
#hesmyworld
#hesallmine
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Here's a video from a while ago turn up the sound. Dakota after one of his many heart catheterization. Miss you buddy. Love you so much ๐ ๐งก
#TeamDakotaforever
3 weeks ago was the worst day of our lives. We haven't stopped crying as I love looking at pictures I cry and laugh at your silliness and the love you had for others. Miss you so much Dakota.
#TeamDakotaforever
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Dakota say's Happy Saturday from
@UIchildrens
. Gonna be here til who knows when. Gonna do more IV antibiotics today and his labs are all wonky his kidney function is out of wack. They are gonna do an echo of his heart today also.
#momsgonnacrash
#hesscared
#raceday
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Dakota's memorial bench
@knoxvilleraces
. We are truly proud and honored to have a wonderful community and his classmates for this. He loved this track Saturday night at 5 we will have a small dedication . Thank you all who donated. ๐งก๐โค๏ธ๐
You never know what fun we could come up with when we went to
@Menards
. The trips there won't be the same. Miss you so much Dakota Bear. โค๏ธ ๐๐งก
#teamDakotaforever
We need prayers kidneys, liver, gut, perfusion of lower extremities and that he can recover from this. He's a very sick young man he's not peeing and his belly is huge and very tight. These are his legs from where they did a procedure.
@UIchildrens
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Quick update. We are leaving one hospital to go to
@UIchildrens
to be admitted. He has an infection somewhere inside his body just don't know where or what caused it. I know they will start IV antibiotics when we get there so it's gonna be a long night for us.
I managed to put up the trees ours and Dakota's with tears in my eyes. Things will be a lot different from now on. It's been a struggle for both of us. Miss Dakota so bad. I'm not looking forward to the holidays at all.
#foreverteamdakota
If y'all could say extra prayers for Dakota he's not doing to good right now. I've been in contact with Iowa City. โฅ๏ธ
#heartkid
#heartlife
#momsworried
He always hated when I took pictures of him sleeping. Miss him so much. My sweet young man but always my baby boy.
#MYWORLD
#momsboy
#forever21
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Going for one last ride tonight
@knoxvilleraces
. Dakota you fought the fight u finished the race. We love you and miss you so much. ๐ณ๐๐งก๐โค๏ธ
#TeamDakotaforever
Happy 4th everyone!!! Dakota absolutely loved this day. He would ask every hour if it was time to go to the fireworks ๐ ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธโค๏ธ๐ค๐
Dakota is all done with โค๏ธ check up. He's stable no concerns at this time. He has 5 yrs left of battery on his pacemaker. His stents have nice flow through them. His labs look good. Did some medication changes on the kidneys side of things but all in all its was good.
Hard to believe it's been a month . Yes we still cry not a minute goes by that I don't think about you and how much we miss you. Your smile you're laugh you're hugs and kisses.
#TeamDakotaforever
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Welp Happy Monday. Yep still here. Little better labs today gonna transition to oral antibiotics today instead of IV but still worried about his BUN being high and watching his Kidney levels. His heart function is stable for him so still gotta long long road but we will get
Yes moved his mattress to our room so I could hear and watch over him. Don't judge me til you've been there. It sucks knowing he can't est his favorite foods so therefore I won't eat anything he likes until he can. No chips will be eaten til he can eat them
#ihatehesinpain
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Dakota had a super day today at the zoo. When we started this journey 19 yrs ago didn't know what his future was goona be like. We had no clue all the hurdles there were to jump through and rough times we'd have but through it all he smiles. He won't give up for nothing.
This face. Those big brown eyes that melt my heart all the time. He says it hurts and I'm sleepy.. he did eat 3oz of ice cream now working on vanilla pudding. And soon we'll get to go home.
@UIchildrens