We just wanted to start off by saying thank you for all of the love, support, and prayers.  We have truly felt the tender mercies of our Heavenly Father through your prayers and fasting.  As much as we appreciate all of the texts, Facebook messages, and phone calls we have received our focus right now is on Abbey's health, and thought it would be best if we had one source where everyone could be updated on Abbey. 

Abbey was diagnosed with Wilson's Disease, which is a rare genetic liver disease.  Wilson's disease is a build up of copper in the liver that cannot be metabolized.  Most of the food in our diets have traces of copper, but are easily eliminated.  The disease cannot be diagnosed until signs of liver failure are manifested, usually in the early teens.

On Friday, Nov. 23rd Abbey was treated for a bladder infection with an antibiotic which is assumed now to have triggered the acute liver failure associated with the disease.  

Abbey was taken to Cache Valley Specialty Hospital on Sunday, Nov. 25th and was quickly flown to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. 

She is being cared for by the best doctors and nurses we could ever hope for.  Abbey is very sick and is remaining strong to receive her much needed liver transplant.  The nurses and doctors have been amazed by her strength and bravery.  We know that there are angels helping her through this. 

We will periodically update as new information becomes available.  Please continue to pray for our Abbey. 

Once again, thank you for all of your support through this terrible time.

Love, 

The Owen's