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OT: Could Use Some Good Karma Today - Part Deux

CTMike
CTMike Posts: 3,466
Back in 2019 I posted this when my wife was undergoing heart surgery:

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1218564/ot-could-use-some-good-karma-today/p1

This morning we are back at Yale for our 15 y/o grandson Alex. He is undergoing surgery this morning to remove a brain tumor that has returned (was previously removed 10 years ago but the persistent bugger has come back) and the side effects are now becoming a problem. 

We are thankful he has the same surgeon, and we are hopeful for a good outcome. 

We are staying at the Ronald McDonald house for the duration of Alex's stay. My son (Alex's father) and I stayed at the one in Boston for 6 weeks while he underwent radiation treatments for his own brain tumor. If you are looking for a place to send your charitable giving, RMHC is rated 4/4 - 97% by Charity Navigator - they are an amazing organization. 

Please keep Alex and his family in your thoughts and prayers. 

MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
Southeastern CT. 
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 33,207
    You got it buddy.  Hoping for the best.  We will be thinking of Alex and your family today.  Sounds like he’s in fantastic hands.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
  • Sorry to hear about the tumor making a comeback. Never easy to watch a loved one struggle with health, and much harder when they are a child. Pretty great that the surgeon is so familiar with Alex; that’s a huge positive on all fronts. 

    Thinking of Alex and of his loved ones. 
  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 4,011
    Prayers sent. 
  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,846
    In my thoughts and prayers 🙏
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,926
    Praying for Alex and the entire family.

    ___________________________________

     

     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,253
    Prayers Mike 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,409
    Sending good vibes you and the kiddos way buddy. That is a tough one hang in there.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,128
    I'm sending my morale support as well! By personal experience I know such critical medical procedures are rougher on those of you caring than the loved one having the medical procedure.
  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 12,419
    Hoping and wishing for the best outcome for Alex. My thoughts are with you Mike and your family.
    canuckland
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,393
    Here is not the place for me to go full sailor about cancer.  As tough as this is you have the best team aligned for this procedure.  Stay strong in the face of this challenge as others are counting on you.  Your years of highly skilled training, work experience and attention to detail will ensure you are afforded clear and concise assessments throughout.  Keep the pressure on.  
    Here's to a successful outcome and return to a normal lifestyle for Alex.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • zaphod
    zaphod Posts: 456
    Prayers for you and yours. 
    ~~
    Walk softly, leave a good impression.
    large BGE, vegegrilltarian
  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,055
    Sending all the good vibes to you and your family, Mike. 

    May the surgeon's hands be steady, mind be keen, and cutting thingies sharp. And, hope the team taking care of your grandson is smoother than any submarine crew.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,887
    Prayers being sent my friend.

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


  • dbCooper
    dbCooper Posts: 2,524
    Prayers sent to Alex and all the family. 
    LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413G
    Great Plains, USA
  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Prayers for all Mike...
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,339
    Prayers being sent your way. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,359
    I hope the surgery went well and Alex is resting. 
  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,220
    Prayers and love for a comfortable and speedy recovery 


    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,459
    Good to hear, he and your family are in my thoughts.  
    ___________

    "If you have nothing to say, why do you keep talking?"  - Alton Brown's wife


  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,887
    Thank you for the update!

      

    Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,466
    caliking said:
    Sending all the good vibes to you and your family, Mike. 

    May the surgeon's hands be steady, mind be keen, and cutting thingies sharp. And, hope the team taking care of your grandson is smoother than any submarine crew.
    I loved the part in bold. Thanks to all for the thoughts, prayers, and well wishes. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 4,011
    Hopefully he had a cute nurse put that foley in for him. Glad to hear things went as planned. I was 100% bald for about 6 weeks post cancer surgery at 19 years old. And I got a big noggin. Wasn’t a pretty site
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,393
    Thanks for the positive update.  Youth have remarkable recovery characteristics.  He will exceed all challenges.  
    Bald is where it's at.  He may like the look so much he goes with it full time.  

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • @CTMike Sending prayers for your grandson and all of you supporting him. Best wishes for continued progress and recovery. 
    XL BGE
    Plainfield, IL.
  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,851
    Glad to hear that everything went very well.  I wish you and your family all the best and a speedy recovery for your grandson.

    ____________________
    Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. •Niccolo Machiavelli
  • Cancer journeys are so mentally challenging in addition to physical.  Glad to hear today was a success. Sending my best to you and your family via long distance swirls of bbq smoke. 
  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 33,207
    Sounds like it went as well as could be expected.  Hope his recovery is as smooth as possible, Mike.  Best wishes to him and your family.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,055
    CTMike said:
    caliking said:
    Sending all the good vibes to you and your family, Mike. 

    May the surgeon's hands be steady, mind be keen, and cutting thingies sharp. And, hope the team taking care of your grandson is smoother than any submarine crew.
    I loved the part in bold. Thanks to all for the thoughts, prayers, and well wishes. 
    Was going to say "scalpels sharp", but realized that now they have...



    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • gonepostal
    gonepostal Posts: 716
    Hoping for his speedy recovery, Mike.  
    Wetumpka, Alabama
    LBGE and MM