Life Update! Bone marrow transplant, engaged, etc.


Hello, everyone :) Since I have so much to update you on, I decided to post a video! Thank you again for all of your prayers and support!!


Hospital Address:

Jordan Cook
C/o MCV/VCU Hospital
Bone Marrow Transplant Program
1300 E. Marshall St.
North Hospital, 10th Floor
P.O. Box 980157
Richmond, VA 23298-0157

 Also, here are some engagement, graduation, Hunter Hayes, and beach pictures!







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