If You Have A Minute, And Believe In Positive Energy

[monkeyswrench]

..or prayer, or pretty much any good thoughts.

My wife found out last night that one of her old students, Zion, is in New York city. Apparently, he has a cyst in, I believe, a ventricle in his skull. This can cut off circulation, and be fatal. Phoenix Children's was going to do a craniaotomy (sp), but a surgeon in NY saw the MRI's and contacted the family. He's a leader in children's brain surgery, and felt it can be done laproscopically, and avoid the risks that come with the other. Mom and Zion spent all day yesterday, intensive pre-op stuff. Zion went into surgery a couple hours ago.

The parents are the adoptive parents of 4 special needs kids. I don't know how they do it, but they do. Dad is home, with the other three. Luckily, his work is on winter break. Zion and mom will be in NY for the next week.

It's scary as a parent, and stressful for a family. It being Christmas I'm sure compounds this. My wife is notably upset, it is one of her students from a few years back. Being a special needs kid, makes it harder for her maybe.

A thought, a prayer, positive energy...if you have a moment to spare. I believe in it helping, it surely can't hurt. The family could use it, I'm sure.

 

[DILLIGAF]

I will send good positive thoughts for them. Tough whenever something like this occurs but especially around Christmas Time.

 

[GRADS]

Prayers go out to them. It will be a Christmas miracle!

 

[DLC]

I can’t imagine…

Sending a Wheelbarrow full of positivity !!

 

[X Hoser]

For sure we will include Zion and his family in our Prayers.

 

[RichL]

Nothing but positive thoughts from here as well.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Woohoo! Mom said it went really well. The doctor said everything went great, and Zion didn't even need a stint, or a drain. Mom was allowed to stay in until he was put under...he was having a fit. He is now resting, and I think his mom and dad must be spooling down, ready to collapse. It was snowing this morning in NYC. Pretty cool Christmas present for them.

I've only met the boy a few times, as well as the parents. Obviously my wife has more ties to them. Still kind of an emotional deal though, and I'm real happy for them. Christmas miracle, good doctors, maybe just luck...I don't know for sure, but things worked out, and that's what matters!

 

[FreeBird236]

Prayers for a full and smooth recovery.

 

[stephenkatsea]

Outstanding! Christmas miracles do happen. Prayers sent. Yes, our NYC daughter awoke this morning to a White Christmas, about 1”.

 

[Joe mama]

Prayers sent for a terrific outcome. Some of the medical things they accomplish these days are incredible and miracles.

 

[HNL2LHC]

What great news. Great to see that the NY Dr reached out with his knowledge to help the family. There are good Drs out there thank God!!!

 

[Thunderhead1]

sent!

 

[callbob]

That is amazing as well as taking care of special needs children. Often a lifetime commitment. Bless those that do, has to be a gift. Never had to thank god, but so much respect to those that do. Merry Christmas to all.

 

[Go-Fly]

The power of RDP.

 

[Willie B]

… A bunch of positive energy and a prayer which I have had to relearn how to do in the last couple of years…sent as well……

 

[monkeyswrench]

The dad is getting his Santa game on...and with the hospital in New York, there's some help coming around as well. The mom, her sister and Zion were able to stay at the Ronald McDonald house. Zion has a few days in the hospital for observation and such, pretty sure mom will stay at his side.

That is amazing as well as taking care of special needs children. Often a lifetime commitment. Bless those that do, has to be a gift. Never had to thank god, but so much respect to those that do. Merry Christmas to all.

Most who care for special needs kids probably do it because it's their own, one or two as well. They have chosen to care for four. They are something far beyond anything I could imagine being. They are raising kids others turned away. I respect them a lot.

I'm just really glad things look to have gone well.

 

[rmarion]

Prayers incoming to ALL

 

[24 Sleekenforcer]

Prayers for a speedy recovery

 

[WTR&PWR]

Praying for a smooth recovery. A sick kid always puts life into perspective.

 

[Ducksquasher]

Great news...power of prayer.

 

[DB / HAV]

This is great news! I know prayers help and love praying for just about everything! Merry Christmas!

 

[Dog]

 

[hallett21]

 

[monkeyswrench]

Late last night I saw a pic. Zion looked tired, as well he should be...it's been a really long few days, and he's been fighting some medical issues for a bit now. What was truly amazing, aside from him smiling, was the incision. I know nothing of brain surgery (surprising, I know). I knew what a crainiotomy entailed, and that would be cutting open the skull. Scary as hell, and a lot of healing time. He has a 1" incision a few inches above his right eye! There are some serious marvels of science and medicine. I know the healthcare system has caught hell the past few years, but there are still some really good doctors doing really good things. He had been scheduled for the crainiotomy tomorrow at Children's Phoenix. I don't know how this doctor was able to see the MRI's, but maybe surgeons have a board where they share info and discuss things too. Whatever the case, it worked out.

 

[OLDRAAT]

This is indeed a blessed Christmas for him. Enjoy your life young man.

 

[Wedgy]

Dominate Zion. Lotta Angels carrying the Fam. "On earth as it is in Heaven."
On the prayer chain, Zion. Thanks and good job all around. Wow, Doc.

 

[snowhammer]

Thank you to you and Mrs Monkey for caring for and advocating for those in your community!

 

[Wedgy]

Hear Hear!