Ep 093: Kaitlynn Smalley on Liver Failure, Faith & Finding Peace Through the Fight

At 22 years old, Kaitlynn Smalley went from Christmas break…to sudden liver failure, the ICU, and an emergency transplant list.Kaitlynn Smalley never imagined her newlywed life and nursing school journey would suddenly turn into a fight for survival.What started as severe stomach pain during Christmas break in 2022 quickly spiraled into liver failure, ICU care, dialysis, and an emergency race against time.Only 16 hours after being placed on the transplant list, a liver became available — a miracle in itself.But the transplant wasn’t the end of the story.Since then, Kaitlynn has faced infection after infection, hospital stays, chronic health diagnoses, and setbacks she never expected.In the middle of the pain, anxiety, uncertainty, and asking God, “What more can I take?” … she discovered something deeper:A peace that didn’t come from circumstances.Through faith, temple experiences, personal revelation, and feeling profoundly known and loved by God, Kaitlynn learned that peace can exist even inside ongoing battles.Her story is a powerful reminder that sometimes healing doesn’t mean the struggle disappears — but that we don’t walk through it alone.🎧 Listen to the full episode now.💬 Share this episode with someone walking through illness, uncertainty, or a difficult season.❤️ Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and leave a review.#KaitlynnSmalley#FaithInHardTimes#LiverTransplant#HandOfGod#HealingJourney#LDSPodcast#HopeAndHealing#FaithStory#JesusChrist#ChronicIllnessJourney