MINOT, Maine (WABI) – Back in January, we introduced you the story of Minot’s Matt Boutwell. The lifelong San Francisco 49ers fan spent final NFL season touring the nation to observe his favourite crew play.

Last weekend, he was as soon as once more on the street, however this time he introduced his 8-year-old son with him. It was a particular journey for Jamison who might use some normalcy as he waits for a brand new kidney.

“[I was] very excited. Very, very, very very excited,” mentioned Jamison.

Last weekend’s journey was a gift for Jamison’s birthday. San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo made the day much more particular when he noticed Jamison within the crowd and gave him a towel.

“Very short story, and the reason why? It was my birthday. Problem solved,” mentioned Jamison.

For Matt, it was a bonding expertise along with his son and an opportunity to offer a way of normalcy. That’s one thing Jamison’s mother and stepmom again dwelling have been grateful for.

“It really means a lot to me, honestly. Matt’s a great dad,” mentioned Bethany Short, Jamison’s mother.

“He’s had a lot going on recently, so just seeing him being able to enjoy himself and having fun and not having to worry about stuff, that’s what matters the most,” mentioned April Short, Jamison’s stepmom.

Amid the joyful moments have been indicators of Jamison’s on a regular basis actuality.

“He had to take a big break on our trip this weekend. He went to sleep for about 14 hours. He slept from 4 o’clock on Saturday until about 6 o’clock on Sunday morning, just getting re-acclimated to everything,” mentioned Matt.

The household says they first observed one thing was off after they began potty coaching. Trip after journey to the physician yielded no solutions, they usually say their questions have been dismissed.

“Finally, it got to the point we switched his pediatrician and the very first appointment they did a urine and they came back and they’re like, it’s probably something you’ve never heard of, but we think he has diabetes insipidus,” mentioned April.

That was simply the tip of the iceberg.

The true trigger was a blockage in Jamison’s urinary tract that the household says ought to have been caught earlier than he was even born.

“He was born with something that wasn’t caught, and it wasn’t caught for years. It damaged his bladder and his kidneys, and now we’re chronically managing those on a daily basis,” mentioned Matt.

About three years in the past, they realized Jamison would wish a kidney transplant, however they’re nonetheless trying to find a donor.

In the meantime, they began a Facebook web page, “Kidney4Jamison,” to amplify their plea for assist.

“I’d say #ShareYourSpare. It’s something we would be forever grateful to have someone donate to Jamison,” mentioned Bethany.

Jamison, whose situation is liable for his undersized stature, says he appears to be like ahead to the day he can expertise life with extra vitality, making future journeys with dad a little bit simpler.

“I’m gonna be older and taller! I’m gonna be tall!” mentioned Jamison.

“And feeling healthy?” requested Matt.

“Yeah,” mentioned Jamison.

“Would you be grateful?” requested Matt.

“Yeah,” replied Jamison.

The household asks anybody who’s focused on seeing in the event that they’re a match for Jamison to message them through the ‘Kidney4Jamison’ Facebook page.

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