Nov 13, 2010
November 14th, 2010 Posted in Daily News PostOn Wednesday Chloe went through another swallow test. Although it wasn’t really what we were hoping for it did offer us hope… and Chloe was actually excited. The test showed things were getting down a little further, although they weren’t dumping in to her stomach. What it told the doctor was that it was time to use a procedure of putting a small bulb into the esophagus in order to coax it open. This can be done more than once if necessary and Chloe will be asleep for the procedure.
Chloe had a very good day or two after the test, actually saying she was encouraged again. That’s music to our ears as she has been pretty down lately. The timing isn’t set yet but it should be soon. If it works it won’t mean she’ll be eating turkey dinner on Thanksgiving, but it will be a start.
Both kids are getting their colds back again and Dana has been feeling like crud, so the easy things aren’t even easy. We are trying to keep on track however.
Colin went to a play at the school last night but couldn’t get in. Even though he was 40 minutes early, the play was sold out. Too bad as he wasn’t able to go to his teen group at the new church he is excited about.
I spent a couple days researching a cyber bully/basher who showed up on Colin and Dana’s facebook pages. . This little punk has been terrorizing the kids in the school for a while apparently. When he pulled his tricks on Colin, Dana jumped in to help and he turned his attention to some pretty crude attacks toward her. That completely set me off. So I copied everything he had on there and spent the next two days whittling down his friends list to find who he was associated with. Then I called the school resource officer of the Portland Police and went to the school with the facts. The dean was very interested in all I had and, although the kid disguised his picture and used a fake name, the dean was sure he’d find him after seeing all I dug up. The picture wasn’t disguised that well either. Stupid kid! Don’t mess with my family!!
I’ll keep you posted about the new procedure as soon as I find out for sure. In the mean time, have a great weekend and….
Be well,
Ron
5 Responses to “Nov 13, 2010”
By dana on Nov 14, 2010
Noticed Chloe’s website has a coupla hits from Kenya now. The world can connect if only for a moment.
The “JOE” teen who bulled many on facebook surprised me with how much energy I allowed him to steal from me. Finally, had to hand it over when it got out of hand and I realized this kiddo needs more help than anything.
These are strange times. Last Thanksgiving we knew we were facing a big surgery and so it was beautifull, yet cloudy if that makes sense. Colin strung lights in the living room which still remain as a symbol of hope and healing fully….for all of us.
Chloe remains strong yet reminds us she is 11….so she bounces. Its clear there is much grieving going on.
and still when I open the backdoor at night to let Ivey out, there is a star I search for. The bright one. The one I wish on. Some wish for better cars, bigger houses, more money, nice vacations, better relationships….and yes those all qualify and somewhere exist in a wish bank of my own.
For me, the wish I wish is for her life to be returned fully. All health restored. THAT swallow thing to come back. Perfect health for she and Colin.
Sometimes the star is elusive due to weather and such. So now….I wish on the moon.
“Barns burnt down….
now I can see the moon”
Massahide, late 1800’s
By Kat~ on Nov 14, 2010
So hope this is a beginning of big things to happen. All we can do is pray and hope, And i know many many are doing that as we speak !!
By Barb on Nov 18, 2010
At the WISH group last night we talked about Chloe, knowing that the swallow is just moments away. This is being seen and known!!!! Love to you all, Barb
By Regina on Nov 22, 2010
I wish on the moon too! I always know Im wishing on the same thing.
Last night was a full moon and I was wishing a big rounded wish for all my family to have health and happiness.
Love
By Sarah Koch on Nov 25, 2010
You guys are fighters. I like that.
Wishing you the best for this holiday season, and for every season to come.
Sarah Koch