Blink of an Eye: Another Surgery

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Another Surgery

We're heading back...well, actually Mr. Man is heading back...for another surgery. If you count all of Mr. Man's previous surgeries and scopes, this is number 22! It is, however, probably the easiest and least significant of all his surgeries.

Bubs has a clogged tear duct that needs to be opened.

Seriously?!?

Yep, a clogged tear duct.

Noah's awesome Opthalmologist will be opening up his nasolacrimal duct with a small probe and placing a tiny tube to keep it open while it heals. How easy is that?!?

Even though this is such a simple procedure, it still is surgery. We still need to be at the hospital very early. My little man still can't eat anything after midnight {which makes for a very hungry and grumpy guy}. Bubs will still be put under anesthesia. Kc and I will still have to kiss our Little Man good-bye and watch him be wheeled away. It still is scary and nerve wracking. It is also his first surgery without a trach {which is just making this Mama very nervous}.

Please think about us tomorrow and join us in prayer for our Little Man as well as for his amazing doctors and nurses.

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AmyMarch 21, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Our thoughts are with you all!
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The Story

Our son, Noah Stone Jackson, was born with a very rare genetic disorder called Fraser syndrome. Among his many challenges are one “hidden eye”, a narrow trachea (which required him to have a tracheotomy), an imperforate anus (which required a colostomy), difficulty swallowing (which required a G-Tube for feedings), the fusing of his vocal chords (which means he may never speak), and club feet (which are being corrected with braces). Our family is on an amazing journey together. We are learning to walk along this path that God has planned for us, trusting in His infinite love and wisdom. We are taking each day (or each moment) as it comes and relying on each other, our friends and family, and our God for strength. We have a long road ahead of us filled with several more surgeries, lots of recovery, countless hours of therapy, and many trips to specialists around the state. Every day brings us challenges but they pale in comparison to the smiles and cuddles from our little man. Noah is our son, a true gift from God, and we cannot wait to see where this adventure leads.