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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

7 months

Great job RCS!

RC Schools

@rucoschools

7 months

Twenty Rutherford County Schools earn ‘Reward’ status TN Department of Education names RCS an Advancing District February 20, 2024 By BARTON HENLEY Rutherford County Schools Continue reading:

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

The Rialto Bridge in Venice from March. I will live my life to make sure this amazing kid is never forgotten and that his spirit lives on. Today we had our honor walk and walked Asher to the OR elevators to begin organ donation. We’ve been notified he saved four lives.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

Today we had a private ceremony and burial for our best buddy, Asher. I will miss him every single day! Until the day we are rejoined in heaven, I will live my life for you. We love you Asher. Please watch over us from above.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

I miss this guy so much.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

Thank you @VandyBoys for recognizing Asher!!! We needed a positive as we had just left a place that parents should never have to be to see their child. As soon as we got to the car, we saw this. 🖤💛 Words will never be enough

Vanderbilt Baseball

@VandyBoys

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🖤💛

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

Prayers please

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

5/17 update:

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

3 weeks since I’ve heard this sweet boys voice. I love you Asher

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

He’s back in the room. Results may not be known for a while. He has been breathing quite a bit for the last several hours. They had to use some sedation bc his breathing was causing him to move during the MRI. Praying for some hope. I love him so much!

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

1 month

⁦ @VandyFootball ⁩

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

12:00pm: please respect our and the hospitals privacy. The doctor this morning told us Asher wouldn’t survive his injuries. Neurology saw a few signs (small response to pain in one arm, and pupils reacting to light) of activity a little while ago so we aren’t giving up hope.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

And he took more breaths (almost 30) on his own for a second time when the nurses applied pressure to a few pain points. Going to let him rest now! ❤️

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

Going to get some rest. He’s been breathing off and on a few breaths every few minutes for the last few hours. Opened his eyes about half way unprovoked twice as well. I know the other side of the roller coaster will come, but so great!

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

Thank you ⁦ @TheSavBananas ⁩ for making sure Asher was here with us. Totally unexpected and good tears followed. 💚💛💙

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

❤️Squirrel and Papa Squirrel. So happy I found this picture

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

Coach Corbin is the most genuine human I’ve ever met! He was unbelievable during Declan’s battle with cancer, and has done even more for our family during this tragedy. Coach Corbin has checked on Asher EACH day, even before and after games. Thank you will never be enough!

Joey Dwyer

@joey_dwy

5 months

Tim Corbin’s full answer on having Asher Sullivan’s brother Declan in the dugout today:

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

Asher, we are trying to keep living just like you expect of us… but today was hard, you should have been with us in Clemson. We love you and miss you

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

6:30 pm update. Keep the prayers coming!!! Still very dire and prognosis unchanged…BUT Asher took a few breaths on his own this evening while on the ventilator. Only a few, but a win is a win. He is opening both eyelids ever so slightly to pain pressure points in two areas.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

6:00pm update: Asher is still fighting, which I wasn’t sure was possible this morning and I don’t think the doctors did either. Thank everyone for the support and keep it coming. We've made the ever so slightest improvements in a few stats but the brain is still the concern.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

Asher update- 5/12: 8:45pm MRI results were not good, but what we expected. Biggest prayers are for Asher to stabilize and for brain swelling to reduce substantially.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

It’s hard finding a picture of just the two of us. Through the years, this world has hit us harder than most. Through it all, you have been and will always be by my side. I’m so blessed to spend life with you. I love you Kaycee

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

Asher is going to get an MRI between 2:30 and 3:30. Please send prayers and positive energy for brain activity.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

1 month

More pictures later. Thank you ⁦ @VandyFootball ⁩ for honoring Asher and our family by letting us drop the Anchor. #SEC

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

We see you Asher on the helmet tonight 💛

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

The strength that this kid shows is a lesson for us all. He’s had his own battle with cancer, faced hell, and lived to fight another day. The day Asher was declared dead, Declan wanted to play for his brother. Less than two hours later,he was on the court. Back at it again today.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

The Sullivans will be watching!! anchor down and thanks for stopping in to check on Asher on the way up to UK yesterday.

Vanderbilt Baseball

@VandyBoys

5 months

Wrapping up the regular season in Lexington. 📲

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

The triggers are strange and often unexpected. However, I have come to hate Wednesdays, especially between 7 and 8 pm. Four weeks to the day of the accident. A church picture from Italy seems appropriate…

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

Yousuf was down the hall from us this week at Vandy. His dad and I shared a devastating hug this morning that only the two of us can understand. Please help his family if you can. Help the Ayesh Family

Help the Ayesh Family, organized by Murfreesboro Muslim Youth

Asalamu Alaikum (peace be upon you), We are fundraising for the family of Yo… Murfreesboro Muslim Youth needs your support for Help the Ayesh Family

www.gofundme.com

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

If you are new to following our journey with Asher, you may not realize that our oldest, Declan, has also faced adversity. He’s battled leukemia since April of 2020. Thank you to ⁦ @Gillum66 ⁩ for honoring Declan with his “Bet on Yourself” tribute. ⁦ @TheSavBananas ⁩ 💛

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

Heart wrenching but also a great idea by Kaycee to make sure Asher was in our national park pictures

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

Upside down Asher at the St Louis Arch in 2015 on the way to watch the VandyBoys in Omaha.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

5/14 morning update: Asher had a pretty uneventful night for a change. No new negatives but nothing improved.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

Coach Corbin is the most genuine human I’ve ever met! He was unbelievable during Declan’s battle with cancer, and has done even more for our family during this tragedy. Coach Corbin has checked on Asher EACH day, even before and after games. Thank you will never be enough!

Joe Rexrode

@joerexrode

5 months

If you missed this heartbreaking story, Tim Corbin had Asher's brother in the Vandy dugout today. Texted the family last night to ask. Corbin on that after the 3-0 win over Tennessee: "Sports sometimes can bring relief to families and people in need."

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

2 months

Some of the hardest calls I’ve made were taking Asher’s name off our travel reservations. I greatly appreciate this hand written note from ⁦⁦ @AlaskaAir ⁩ .⁩ THIS is customer service 💙

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

The quiet, humble,and beautiful strength of our family. I didn’t think I could love her more, but during this tragedy my love for her as grown exponentially. I promised Asher at his funeral to make sure his mom, and my wife, was taken care of and I’ll honor that with all I have.

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@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

Going to try and visit a few national parks out west. This extra seat beside me doesn’t feel right, and I’m not sure just how long we will make it away from home, but we are going to try. This is hard and we definitely fill the missing piece of our heart

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

As much as it hurts me to say it, I expect UT to win tonight because they are that good, BUT A funny story I talked about at Asher’s funeral was how he got a “mark” in school for refusing to sing Rocky Top this past February during music. Tonight’s shirt is for you Asher 🤣🖤💛

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

Two months since the accident. I miss you Smasher Asher!

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

Declan getting some work in on this beautiful evening

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

Getting ready for the battle of our lives with my best buddy. Thankful we could all ( minus Asher) be together even if is only for a few hours. I have a new extreme hatred for restrictions due to Covid-19

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

No words for today. Along with marrying Kaycee and the day both boys were born, today is one of the best days of my life. It has been a long 21 days/20 nights, but we are finally together tonight at home! Long journey ahead, but today is a win. #declanstrong #thankstoGod

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

2 months

I put our bumblebee transformers Lego together buddy. I miss you so much Asher!

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

This is so great. Thanks so much for sharing with me!

Hayley

@haybay42

4 months

Brought a tear to my eye seeing this on the back of the school bus this morning for Asher. 🥹 @rucoschools @DrJimmySullivan

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

We needed this today. On the one month anniversary of the accident, we saw an Asher/sullivan strong shirt in Columbia today.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

In the two weeks I’ve been out of work, Rutherford county schools is going to have to give 11 million to charter schools out of our fund balance “savings.” This money should be used to purchase land and support our students. I hope people will start paying attention.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

Thank you RuCo ❤️

RC Schools

@rucoschools

5 months

Thank you to everyone who attended Thursday's prayer vigil for Dr. Sullivan and his family as Asher Sullivan continues to fight for his life. Special thank you to FCA, New Vision, World Outreach, Believers' Chapel and RCS employees for organizing today's program.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

Thank you so much for recognizing Asher! Our prayer now is that he is not forgotten and that his sweet soul can help unify people that hear about him.

Siegel Volleyball

@SiegelVball

4 months

⭐️🏐 Camp was a HUGE success‼️ Wishing players trying out next week the best of luck! We also wanted to show @DrJimmySullivan and his family our support. We pray for wisdom and peace as you navigate through all that lies ahead. 💙💚🖤💛 @rucoschools @SiegelAthletics

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

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5/16 update

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

We got you Ash! #herewithus

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

⁦ @VandyBoys ⁩ on this Father’s Day, the last picture Asher and I shared together through text message 💛🖤

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

Teeth are purple from the popsicle 😊. Cuddles watching a movie. Took our first walk today since surgery yesterday. I sure love and believe in this kid!

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

Celebration of Life Announcement is attached: Please note only seating for 1500 We held a private funeral for Asher on May 23rd. Although it will be hard to relive the tragedies from that time, the community has been amazing and need an opportunity for fellowship and love.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

I’d say Declan has surpassed Kaycee in height. Shhh…don’t tell her

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

Thank you Asher for the sign. Along manzanita lake Declan picked this one random place to fish along a mile long trail. As clear as could be, Kaycee looked down and saw the shadows of an “S” made from leaves right where Declan was fishing. A few seconds later and it was gone. 💙

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

A roller coaster and we know more good and bad days will occur. BUT, today has been a great day!!! For the first time, Declan had 0 cancer blasts this morning. If we have a repeat tomorrow, he can come home. Also, spinal tap from Friday showed no cancer. One more needed 🙏

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

My heart of course still hurts, but I found that familiar nervous energy last night that hits ONLY before the start of a school year. Thankful to begin year 3 leading alongside this great group of principals and central office staff. #rcsstrong

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

2 months

Being from the district you lead is a blessing. Rutherford County is special. I didn’t expect to see this when I went to grab lunch today 💚💙 We may be a large district but we still have a small town feel in most places. Thank you @RicksBarbecue for supporting our family.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

I’ve always loved reading as long as it’s non-fiction. Wish I was reading something else, but these 3 have been very helpful this weekend.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

My two boys at Mount Rainier. 💛

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

Olympic national park. Beach 4-Kalaloch Beach. Asher LOVED stuffed animals. “King Pup” was/is the ruler of all the stuffed animals. Some of the older kids made fun of King Pup for having the crown and ripped it apart so his best buddy Liz remade it for him in the hospital.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

Received a personal phone call this afternoon from Vandy baseball coach @TimCorbin to check on Declan and give us some positive words of encouragement. Absolutely speechless that he would call, especially on Easter Sunday. Declan still doesn’t believe me that “it was really him”

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

We got to see Declan through the window of the top of the parking garage and wave!! Ready for our first 24 hour parent “swap” since we both aren’t allowed in the hospital at the same time. #declanstrong

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

Adventures of the Asher hat on this Fourth of July. Hurricane Hill Trail at Olympic National Park. #stillwithus

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

This boy has my heart and soul. No test updates today and coming home is not in the next few days. We will go to High risk treatment for month 2+3. More chemo, increased intensity, and more hospital stays, but this kid is TOUGH. Continue to pray for Declan and our family.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

Thank you @EagleBaseballTN ❤️

brandon bassham

@bkbassham11

4 months

Thinking of & praying for the Sullivan family today! #batsforAsher @eaglevilleath @EagleBaseballTN

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

Writing helps. I know it helps me, and I hope it helps others to know that it is ok to grieve. It is not something to be ashamed of or that you need to get over. Grieving is another expression of love. It's just a format our world is less comfortable talking about. 1/7

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 months

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NCAA Baseball

@NCAABaseball

4 months

. @VandyBoys takes down No. 1 Tennessee, 13-4. #NCAABaseball

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

5 months

@rucoschools teachers. Happy teacher appreciation week!! Normally, I try to write an elaborate email of thanks. My brain just can’t find the words, but I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to say thank you. Teachers are the backbone of our school system.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

3 months

Multnomah Falls, OR Starting a new travel tag with “Adventures of the Asher Hat”

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

Not being able to see your son while he goes through the rounds of chemo/hospital is incomprehensible. I enjoyed my time with Asher today greatly, but so excited to see this kid after 38 hours apart.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

The things you do for your kids. Phase 2 of going to bald for Declan. #declanstrong

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

2 years

Thank you for all the kind words and thoughts of encouragement!! The School Board had three great candidates to choose from who have each successfully served our district. Im humbled, excited, and blessed to begin this new journey with a focus on communication, transparency,

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

Some good news this morning. Cancer blast cell count is down to 90. We come home when it hits zero. We might get to come home this week! Prayers appreciated for Declan’s continued progress and positive prognosis genetic testing results.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

1 year

We are one year off of treatment and Declan’s blood tests were clear!! The meeting with his oncologist went great as well. Unless something brings concern, we are good for 3 more months! #beatingleukemia #childcancerawarenessmonth

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

So glad to have had my best bud home for 72 hours now. Little slower than we used to be but still the same sweet heart!

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

2 years

Getting ready for the big surgery in about 2 hours.

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

15 days

Thank you ⁦ @UniversalORL ⁩ for remembering our sweet Asher with this stuffed raptor and crew member name tag💙💚

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

1 month

Thank you ⁦ @sneeda_WBMS ⁩ ⁦ @wbmsboro ⁩ for honoring Asher. Didn’t expect this today when we came to watch Declan play 💚💛

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

Small setback yesterday as they did find a leukemia cell in the spinal fluid. Started extra chemo targeting the CNS today and he handled it like a champ. #DeclanStrong continued prayers and positive thoughts and energy is our biggest need

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

Quick story on Declan’s name. I’m James Joseph Sullivan IV. We chose not to continue with the name. Instead, we wanted to honor our Irish heritage by choosing an Irish name. We chose Declan because of the meaning “man of prayer” and “full of goodness”. So fitting for my warrior!

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

2 years

Amazing love and friendship from so many yesterday ❤️

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

2 years

I finally have my own “James Evans called” mug!!!

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Jimmy Sullivan

@DrJimmySullivan

4 years

Continually amazed by the support for Declan and our family. Woke up to this in the yard from our neighborhood, followed by a 30 minute parade for Declan. Thank you is not enough, but THANK YOU to each and every person who joins us on this journey! #declanstrong