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Two heartbeats, one limitless love

A young family experiences joy, heartbreak, and gratitude

Shock and excitement rushed over Christine and Blake Dugger in October 2017 when they learned another child was
on the way.


Perfectly Imperfect
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Perfectly Imperfect

A miraculous heart procedure opens a new world for a teenager and her family

Eve and John Franklin knew something was wrong with Abigail’s heart before she was born.

One milestone at a time
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One milestone at a time

UTHealth experts help a teenager reclaim independence after a traumatic injury derails his life

David Jacob Anzaldua awoke to his Chevy Silverado biting the rumble strips that guide US Highway 79 in Jewett, Texas.