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Post by christopherl1234 on Sept 27, 2012 22:00:29 GMT -5
Some of you may know this already but my youngest son Joshua had open heart surgery when he was 7 month old to correct a coarctation of the aorta. He is now 3 years old and doing fine. You would never know but for the scars. Anyways I just wanted to share this photo of him taken other day. Out here in Bakersfield it is still hot so he decided to fill a bucket of water and make his own personal swimming pool!!  |
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Post by Roller on Sept 27, 2012 22:09:17 GMT -5
wow man .. I took a very long pause .. I sense your deep love .. just this post speaks a billion unspoken words .. happy for you couldnt express my thoughts ..
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Post by christopherl1234 on Sept 27, 2012 22:51:43 GMT -5
Thank you Brother.
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Sept 27, 2012 22:55:34 GMT -5
I'm very happy for you bro!!!
My son died at 4 months old and I often wonder what could've been with him & his sister.... time heals all they say.... anyways I'm very happy for you hope everything to go well for you & him!!
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Post by rocklicker on Sept 27, 2012 23:17:12 GMT -5
I am so happy that he is OK. He looks great. Like you said, you would never know. Children are so much stronger than adults and have so much to teach us. That smile says it all. I bet that smile means more to you than words can say. We have a 10 month old who had cataracts surgery last week. She bounced back in a matter of days. Children are amazing.
Dad_oh, I am sorry. Nothing I can say. Hearing that makes me scared, thankful for every day, scared. I stay up watching out child breathe sometimes. I am so sorry.
Steve
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Post by christopherl1234 on Sept 27, 2012 23:23:05 GMT -5
You are right when you speak of the strenght of children. They said he would be in UCLA for a week recovering....they released him in 48 hours....they said he would be on meds for months......they never gave him anymore after the initial dose to stabilize his blood pressure...normalized in 24 hours. Joshua is pretty strong and I believe he will have a long life trouble free since we decided to do it while he was so young.
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Post by geoff on Sept 27, 2012 23:35:45 GMT -5
1. That's super cute. Awesome to hear stories like yours.
2. I never paid attention to your location. My in-laws live in Hanford, and am going to be comingdown for a few weeks in Feb/Mar. Maybe we can get together!
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Post by hubrocks on Sept 28, 2012 1:11:29 GMT -5
Man that is cool! your best work!.......Hub
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Post by rockrookie on Sept 28, 2012 5:41:24 GMT -5
great picture , Christopher !!!!
great success from the surgery .
enjoy life !!
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Post by roy on Sept 28, 2012 10:34:57 GMT -5
That's awesome christoper!
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Sept 28, 2012 10:48:54 GMT -5
Awesome!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Sept 28, 2012 15:35:48 GMT -5
your post's are always good but this one is the best!
thanks for sharing that with us.
Chuck
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Post by Rockoonz on Sept 28, 2012 15:51:16 GMT -5
Very nice picture of your precious one Christopher. Children are a gift, the greatest one we ever get, except maybe grandchildren.
Mario, I know a little of how you feel. My son is a twin, he was born alive after his brother was born dead. The mixture of emotions is something I can't describe, and now 19 years later he will be headed off to Army boot camp in 6 weeks, emptying the nest.
Lee
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Post by cardiobill on Sept 28, 2012 17:17:56 GMT -5
I have several adult patients who had coarct repair as children. They have done very well as I suspect joshua will. Absolutely adorable kid Chris. Warms my heart.
Bill
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Post by milto on Sept 28, 2012 19:00:20 GMT -5
God Bless!!!
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 29, 2012 10:23:46 GMT -5
Kids are so awesome!! Wish I could still fit in a 5 gallon bucket "pool"  Thanks for the post, it's a great reminder of how precious the little ones are. Dad ohs and Lee- I am deeply sorry for your losses. I can't imagine how painful that must be for you. |
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Post by garock on Sept 29, 2012 15:30:48 GMT -5
Awesome photo ! Just Love It !!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2012 16:15:38 GMT -5
dang.
I wish I could fit in a bucket!
Happy to see him so alive and full of life!
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Post by beefjello on Sept 30, 2012 16:04:46 GMT -5
Cute kid Christopher!
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Post by christopherl1234 on Oct 3, 2012 1:45:59 GMT -5
Thanks
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Thanks for the post, it's a great reminder of how precious the little ones are.
