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Ep. 48 - Kidney Transplant Miracle & COVID Loss | Jean Sime’s Story of Survival & Grief (Part 2)
Episode 581st April 2026 • The Shari Leigh Roberts Podcast • Shari Leigh Roberts
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Kidney transplant survivor Jean Sime shares her journey through dialysis, miracle healing, and devastating COVID-19 loss.

Jean Sime’s story is one of resilience, heartbreak, and divine timing.

After being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, Jean spent three and a half years on dialysis—fighting for her life. In the beginning, her thoughts went to a painful place: “I must be a horrible person to have been given this.”

Then came the anger.

Until one day, everything shifted. Jean realized she had a choice—stay angry, or be grateful for the medical technology keeping her alive and the life she could still live. She chose gratitude, and that decision changed everything.

In 2019, a living donor stepped forward, giving her a miracle: a second chance at life.

But that miracle was soon met with devastating loss.

In 2020, Jean lost her beloved sister to COVID-19, followed by the passing of her father just months later. Navigating profound grief while embracing her new life, Jean found strength in community, purpose, and faith.

Today, she is a multi-bestselling author, speaker, and organ donation advocate, using her voice to inspire hope and remind others they are not alone.

This is a story of survival, love, loss—and the light that can emerge from even the darkest moments.

Connect with Jean and order her books via email jeansime23@gmail.com. Each book personally signed with a powerful message.

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