Not Just A Birthday: Celebrating Bethany’s Successful Open Heart Surgery!

Bethany went into heart failure at four months of age and was eventually diagnosed with two congenital heart defects: Mitral Arcade and Anomalous Coronary Artery. Bethany has been on a crazy journey, and her family and doctors marvel at all she has done in her life. 

This past summer was a difficult one as Bethany and her family found out that she didn’t have any blood flowing to the left side of her heart. She underwent another open heart surgery in August 2018 and came through it well. She continues to overcome challenges and persevere with a positive attitude and a contagious smile.

Bethany and her family celebrated her 10th Birthday with a beautiful farm cake created by Beth Senjem. Not only was the outside incredible, with minute details, but the inside was moist and delicious. It was such a special opportunity to reflect and celebrate!

Follow Bethany’s CaringBridge page to stay up to date with her journey. https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/bethanyfayemonson

With Smiles + Cake,

Olivia Graupmann

Icing Smiles Blog Writer