Editor's Note: Our base Point of Contact (POC) Karl "Dutch" Krompholz sent out this message about his grandson last night. Also, keep in Dutch in your thoughts as he is recovering from knee surgery.
Shipmates,
While we are in a prayer and speedy recovery mode, please add my grandson, Colby to the list.
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| Dutch and Colby |
Colby has Spinal Muscular Atrophy and has been in a wheelchair for 9 years. He is only 11. Every muscle in his body is constantly under attack by this disease, which is the reason for this next step in his treatment. His spine has become severely curved, which is causing a multitude of other problems. This Thursday he is scheduled for a 5-hour spinal fusion surgery. Two titanium rods will be permanently installed (one on either side of his spine). He will be at Children's Hospital for 5 to 7 days with his mom Jodi (our daughter) by his side.
Please keep Colby and his family in your prayers.
March 30 Update: Colby's surgery was delayed by over three hours because of sterilization issues with the titanium rods. He finally made it to the ICU after 8:00 PM. Surgery went well but he was still groggy and on a ventilator when we were finally allowed a very short visit. Jodi will stay with him overnight and through the rest of his stay of five to seven days. We will be allowed more visit time in the days to come.
Thank you all for your prayers and concern.
Karl & Barb
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