Jahmya’s Story – A Miracle in Motion

Hi, I’m Jamara, and today I’m ready to share something deeply personal—our UniqWarrior, Jahmya Parmer, and the journey we’ve found ourselves on.

On Thursday morning, April 17, 2025, our household was like any other. Jahmya, my strong-willed teen who’s never been a morning person, gave me the usual attitude that only she could deliver—reluctant to wake up, dragging her feet, but still managing to bring a little light into the chaos. I’d give anything to have that back. I miss it more than words can express.

That day, Jahmya was excited for her school field trip. Even though it involved a lot of walking—and I knew that could be tough on her—she insisted on going. She told me afterward that she had fun, even though she admitted she felt tired. That’s just who she is—a fighter who never lets her challenges dull her joy.

But when she returned from the trip, I got a call no parent wants. Her teacher said Jahmya wasn’t herself and asked if I could come pick her up. Before I even made it to the school, the team at UHealth Clinic at Booker T sprang into action. The doctor immediately performed an EKG and discovered Jahmya was in SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia)—her heart was racing at over 200 beats per minute.

There was no time to waste. Paramedics were called, and Jahmya was rushed to Jackson Holtz Children’s Hospital Emergency Room.

Once we got to the ER, everything started moving fast. That’s when Jahmya went into cardiac arrest—for the first time in a long time. But true to her spirit, she came back—and when she opened her eyes, she had the biggest smile on her face. It was the kind of smile that gives you hope, even in the scariest moment of your life.

Doctors quickly ordered a series of tests. The echocardiogram (ECHO) revealed devastating news: there was no function in the bottom left and right ventricles of her heart, and her overall heart function was at just 17%.

God, how could this have happened when Mya showed no signs? How could a girl who walked through her day, smiled through her fatigue, and shared joy with everyone around her be silently struggling this much?

A Battle on Good Friday

The next day, April 18—Good Friday—wasn’t so good. But God was still present.

That day, Jahmya went into cardiac arrest two more times. And the third time was critical. It took a team of doctors and nurses over an hour and a half of continuous chest compressions to bring her back.

Let that sink in—90 minutes of fighting to keep her here. And still, God restored her life.

That moment wasn’t just a miracle—it was a message. Jahmya is here for a purpose. A purpose of greatness.

A Warrior’s Path

Jahmya has always been a miracle in motion. Born with Tetralogy of Fallot, a rare congenital heart defect, and later diagnosed with chronic lung disease, she has faced more than most adults ever will—and she’s done it with grace, resilience, and that beautiful smile that lights up every room.

Since her last heart surgery in 2020, we had been celebrating her progress. Even earlier this year, despite some complications, her heart was still holding strong. But now, we face the unimaginable: Jahmya is in urgent need of a new heart and lungs.

This journey is emotional, exhausting, and overwhelming—but we believe in miracles. We believe in the strength of community. And most of all, we believe in Jahmya.

How You Can Help

We’re asking for your support in whatever way you feel led—prayers, donations, or simply sharing our story. Every act of love and kindness brings us closer to hope.

We are grateful. We are holding on. And we are believing in the power of faith, love, and this UniqWarrior who continues to fight every single day.

Thank you for standing with us.

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