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please help my dying grandson

don smithdon smith Posts: 833
edited October 2013 in All Encompassing Trip
My grandson was born with a rare heart disease. Hypo plastic left heart syndrome. He is three, almost four. He had open heart Surgery on the 21st of August. The doctors think the surgery for whatever reason was incorrect for him. Since they 21st he has had four or five procedures to correct it. He has been on life support since August 23th. Maybe the procedure they did today will let him stabilize so they can take him back to surgery to undo the new technique they used. If so he will be put on the waiting list for a heart transplant. They hope he will live at least three years or so till he makes the list! then maybe he can live a normal life.
Now he has pneumonia and a bacterial blood infection and is bleeding in his abdomen! Today the tried a new procedure to stabilize him. and hopefully he will get better.
All I am asking for is you and your angels prays. Please help a Grandpa out. His name is Roger Wedlake. Thanks for looking at this letter. Pearl jam fans are the best people I know!
Thank you
sincerely
Norman Brandt aka Don Smith
06/12/03,06/13/03
10-05-04 09-09-05
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07/19/13 11-15-13
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  • oceaninmyeyesoceaninmyeyes Posts: 4,646
    Norman - My heart is breaking for you and your family and your sick, little man here. I know nothing I can say can make this any easier for any of you. There is nothing more heart-wrenching than seeing a sick little one and desperately wanting to take their suffering away. But know that my thoughts are with you, and with the medical team that is working to help your grandson. And I am sending up good wishes for you, your family and especially wonderful little Roger.
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  • LoulouLoulou Posts: 6,247
    Oh my gosh! Norman, I'm so sorry. What an incredibly brave little man Roger is, my little girl turned 3 only a week ago and i could not even begin to imagine what you guys are going through. We are thinking of you all over here in Oz and are wishing him all the very best.
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  • whispering handswhispering hands Posts: 13,527
    Holy Shit Norman! This made me cry.. I am praying for him, you, and your family.. I am at a total loss for words.. I can't even fathom this.. Praying, and then praying some more!
  • jumbojetjumbojet Posts: 1,484
    My prayers for your grandson.
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  • Leezestarr313Leezestarr313 Posts: 14,352
    I am so so sorry. I wish all the best for little Roger, hopefully he will get better. My thoughts are with all of you in these hard times.
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,799
    It pains me so when I hear of little ones suffering. I will definitely keep him in my prayers.
  • shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,818
    Norman,
    You have my prayers for strength and peace for you and your family and for little brave Roger. I will also pray for guidance of the doctors to help him get well again. I can't imagine the pain you must all be feeling but know that we are here praying to ease that for you and your sweet little grandson.

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  • don smithdon smith Posts: 833
    Thank you everyone!
    We haven't got any calls from the hospital.So I hope no news is good news. I will keep you posted!
    Norman
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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Warmest and best thoughts to your family and especially the little one.
  • JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Posts: 10,217
    I'm so sorry to hear this. I really hope things turn out OK.
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  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    angels/positive thoughts/prayers/music & funky art heading Roger's way
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  • youngsteryoungster Posts: 6,576
    All the best wishes, thought's and prayers from here in Boston to Roger. Get well big guy. We're here rooting for you to make a full recovery.
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  • comebackgirlcomebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    sending lots of warm thoughts to you and Roger. I hope he pulls through.
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  • PillowPantsPillowPants Posts: 4,874
    done
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 12,792
    (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Roger))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

    healing vibes sent out
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,192
    oh man that sucks poor little fellow i hope he makes it thru this ordeal ...
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    Positives vibes out to him ...
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  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    I'll say a prayer this Saturday for him...

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  • KimmiebyromKimmiebyrom Posts: 1,832
    All of my love to you and your family as you walk through this, Norman.
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  • don smithdon smith Posts: 833
    Hello everyone,
    Today they took Roger off the paralytic medication and he squeezed his dads finger! :D They will do some tests Wednesday, possibly take him back to surgery. But, it was hope unlooked for!
    Pearl jam fans are the best people I ever met! :D
    Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
    I LOVE YOU GUYS!
    Norman
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  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Great news! Keeping him in my prayers.
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  • shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,818
    That is great news, Norman. Thx for updating. Continued prayers for little Roger...
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  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,835
    Hang in there, Roger. You're a tough little fella. Tougher than I am, that's for sure. Positive thoughts coming your way.

    And don't despair, Norman. We're all here for you, grandpa.
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  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    the little ones are sometimes the strongest. all my thoughts to you, little Roger.
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  • LoulouLoulou Posts: 6,247
    Great news Norman!!! :)
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  • InLukinsFridgeInLukinsFridge Posts: 596
    Praying for your little man, your family, and all involved tonight. *****Hang on Roger*****
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  • AnnafalkAnnafalk Posts: 4,004
    I pray that Roger will be well.
  • PJForceofNaturePJForceofNature Posts: 3,087
    My prayers are with Roger, you and your entire family. I was so pleased to read the good news! I will continue to pray for him, and my thanks go out to Jen for letting me know about this thread.
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  • Given to...Given to... Posts: 4,986
    Holding you in my heart and prayers.
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  • oceaninmyeyesoceaninmyeyes Posts: 4,646
    So glad to hear it Norman. :D Made my day. Still praying for Roger.
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  • wasa1971wasa1971 Posts: 2,144
    Such wonderful news! I will keep sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.
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