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Colin Mugging for the Camera at Le Bonheur (Post-Ops)
Our little fledgling has returned to Target House for good, following his last inpatient stay at St. Jude (barring unexpected events, of course).
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Life doesn’t offer real do-overs, but there are times when an experience follows the parallel track of something that has come before.
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The news of the impending loss of Colin’s port was sobering, but we put it behind us as we launched into the holiday weekend.
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Today, among other things, the family went off to a Ronald McDonald House outing for GiantKids (children with cancer).
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On Wednesday, Colin was scheduled to repeat the swallow study, though it was widely thought that he would likely fail.
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The unlayering of knowledge and understanding that comes with the process of an unfolding medical situation is distressing, frustrating and immutable.
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Dr. Wisoff gave us a quick post-surgical report, even before surgery was over (Dr. Harter was overseeing the closing procedure).
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Colin has really enjoyed becoming a boy again, rather than a patient or freak.
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Today, we had the meeting with the surgeons and oncologist to discuss our treatment plan for Colin.
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Tuesday morning, we had scheduled a meeting with the two neurosurgeons and oncologist, but due to logistical snafus, it never took place.
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2011 St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk (Nov. 19) Please join us in helping St. Jude! On Saturday, November 19, we are participating in the New York City St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, though we originally registered for the one in Meriden, CT. (Confusing, I know, but we like to keep people on their toes.)
There are 80 walks across the country, and registration is free if you would like to participate. Support our team or create your own to help in the fundraising. Even a few dollars make a difference.
Our fundraising page: https://waystohelp.stjude.org/sjVPortal/public/displayUserPage.do?eventId=175950&programId=601&userId=678655
Colin has received the bulk of his care at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which performs invaluable research on childhood cancers and other lifethreatening illnesses and provides its services absolutely free of charge to all patients. We ask that you consider St. Jude for your charitable giving to help reduce suffering and improve the lives of children across the world. St. Jude received a five-star rating on Charity Navigator!
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