Thank you for visiting Noah's Heart Strong page! Some of you may have known Noah or known about him since he was born. Others of you have joined us along the journey somewhere in the last eleven years! We are thankful for all of you! Noah was born with a congenital heart defect called Truncus Arteriosis. This means that his newborn heart was unable to properly sustain life for any real length of time, and he needed open heart surgery at just three weeks old to replace the non-working parts! Since then, Noah has been a heart warrior, and a truly strong boy with a fabulous attitude toward life! We feel blessed and are grateful for how well the valves/conduit that were replaced 11 years ago, have continued to work for him. But, we knew that one day, this day would come, and we are here now. It is time to replace the worn out parts of his heart and arteries that were replaced the first time, 11 years ago. Our brave Noah is having open heart surgery Thursday March 5th at Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix. He will be in the hospital for roughly one to two weeks recovering, and it will be roughly six full weeks before most of life feels normal to him again, as well as to his parents. Here's where you can help! After Noah returns home, there will be many things to do to care for Noah as he recovers. By providing things like family meals, or items from a wish list (that has been carefully created by mom) can support and encourage Noah and his family during his healing journey! Home made meals, take-out-meals, or meal-delivery-service gift cards will help tremendously! You can also send cards to cheer and lighten his days. If you are ready to jump in and find out the best and easiest way for you to help, we welcome you to explore this page! Thank you for all the support, prayers, and encouragement you give. Sometimes it takes a village, so thank you for being part of ours!