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My SIL Called Today

August 2nd, 2007   Filed under: Heartache

 My nephew went for a routine dentist visit yesterday.

And came out with devastating news.

While he was waiting to see the dentist at Shriner’s Hospital for Children, his regular doctor came by and immediately noticed the growth behind his ear. He took him back immediately to start checking things out. He wants it removed ASAP because he’s sure it’s malignant. When he was two and a half, he had a growth removed from one side of his jawbone. Now there’s one in the other side that’s also going to require immediate surgery.

My nephew was born with a congenital disease. He’s had countless surgeries and procedures in his short life. And yet, for the most part he’s a happy person with very few complaints about the limitations he faces regularly. He’s smart, witty and has a real enjoyment for living in the moment that I envy.

I just don’t understand why things like this happen.

 

7 Responses to “My SIL Called Today”

  1. Bev said on August 2nd, 2007 at 4:43 pm

    Thank Goodness he caught it!!!

  2. daisy said on August 3rd, 2007 at 5:29 am

    It’s great his doctor is so on top of things. It’s amazing how those with the most trials show us how life should really be lived.

  3. Bobbie said on August 3rd, 2007 at 10:42 am

    I’m glad his doctor caught it, and hope the surgery goes well.

  4. Jules said on August 3rd, 2007 at 2:15 pm

    Oh, how scary! I’m happy to hear they caught it quickly, and I hope everything will go smoothly for the surgery.

  5. FoOliSh said on August 4th, 2007 at 6:07 am

    Would you like to exchange link with me?

  6. Theresa said on August 5th, 2007 at 11:35 am

    Oh Sue, I’m sorry for him! I’m glad the doc was on top of it and is requesting immediate surgery to get it taken care of!! He’ll be in my thoughts & prayers! HUGS!

  7. Michelle said on August 8th, 2007 at 6:30 am

    I am saying some prayers for everyone. I don’t understand stuff like that either. It makes no sense.

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