Carl
Carl is the fifth of six siblings who currently live with their paternal grandmother. Since the children’s mother passed away, their father has struggled to sustain the family financially on the odd jobs he finds, and emotionally as they adjust to living without their mother. Carl underwent a Blalock shunt procedure at 8 months of age and another heart surgery in 2022 to manage a complex set of malformations. His September 2023 surgery continued the process of reconstructing his heart. His grandma reports he is doing very well, back in school and physically active.