Jordan was born with severe heart failure. She was immediately rushed to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin where she spent the first few days of her life in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Soon after, she was diagnosed with vein of Galen malformation, which can cause blood to rush almost directly to the heart, overwhelming it and potentially leading to congestive heart failure. Surgery became inevitable and was scheduled once Jordan weighed 9 pounds.
At 2-and-a-half months old Jordan endured her first of five brain surgeries. She will need several more, but her family finds solace in knowing that each will be performed at the hospital they now consider a second home.
Today, Jordan is full of energy and loves to be in the spotlight. She enjoys dancing, attends preschool and charms everyone she meets.