Wednesday, January 16, 2008

One more time...

B's last (we hope and pray) surgery is on tap for tomorrow. He's had a tough 5 months to say the least. The miracle that is modern medicine has saved his life and the remaining piece is being attached to his head, a bone friendly material that will be a part of his skull for the rest of his life. Built on the east coast and shipped to the west it is the exact shape of his head measured from scans the doctors sent to east 8 weeks ago.

He has made incredible progress over the last 21/2 months, his speech has returned to normal, his gait is close to what it was before and he has the bursts of energy teenagers are expected to have. It's good to see that, his spirit is still very much alive. His biggest concerns are his appearance (he has regained all his previous weight though) and how far behind he is in school too. Freshman year is an important year in school for all and it's hard to convince him that his recovery is more important than anything else right now.



Today we went through some pre-surgery appointments and early tomorrow he gets admitted, if all goes well he should be home in a few days. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers so far, they have been a tremendous source of comfort.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I've been checking this blog for a few months, and at first I wasn't sure what the thing was about. But I get it now, and I feel like I have witnessed an amazing story. Good luck to you and your son.
- Rocky

Anonymous said...

All my positive thoughts are with Bailey and you. May this be the last hurdle for him.

Doughboy said...

No community is an island my friend. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Foul Pete said...

All the best lads.

ras said...

thinkin positive on the east coast Gaz.

Patch said...

Good Luck!

Ron Jon da Don said...

best of luck!!!!!!


your optimism and strength is above admirable.

Anonymous said...

thinking of you -
to bailey -speedy healing and a complete recovery!
xo spider