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Please hold my dear GD in your heart for a few days.

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Wyllow3 Wed 19-Aug-26 10:41:35

My lovely DGD age 12 has multiple disabilities.

She can not see beyond 6/8 inches, she has severe epilepsy, cerebral palsy, learning difficulties. Its getting worse not better as she gets older, the epileptic fits very 2 hours mean she is exhausted all the time (not to mention parents, 4 children) and so her learning disabilities get worse and willingness to move around (crawl). In Covid she had to be intubated for 4 days the worst days ~I can recall but it was precautionary as it turned out. But it made me feel, "take me, take me", its not right.

She is a happy soul and sings along to her favourite songs and carries around a yellow shark (protection?)

But today Dad and L set out on the train (she loves trains) to go to Great Ormund Street H to see if she can take part in a trial. this small and fairly safe brain operation would take away 90% of the epilepsy - and give her the chance to be less tired and more mobile and improved learning abilities.

Prayers, and warm thoughts most welcome.

Doodle Fri 21-Aug-26 20:04:25

Good news Wyllow so pleased for you all

nadateturbe Fri 21-Aug-26 20:01:59

Good news Wyllow3. Will keep praying. x

luluaugust Fri 21-Aug-26 17:27:34

Wonderful news so pleased for you all

BlueBelle Fri 21-Aug-26 17:16:37

That’s very good news I hope all goes extra well and answers are found and she has a better time all round x

Norah Fri 21-Aug-26 17:08:52

Praying. 🙏

silverlining48 Fri 21-Aug-26 17:07:53

What good news, your gd will be in one of the best children’s hospitals.
You must all be delighted. Hope all goes well,

Wyllow3 Fri 21-Aug-26 17:05:21

Norgran

Excellent news, thinking of you and your precious Granddaughter, my own Granddaughter had open heart surgery when she was 3 at GOSH & they were wonderful

So they are.

I'm still full of wonder, we really thought the chances very small as I said it was set up for one disability issue, but I can see why its not just of great interest for DGD, but possibilities for others too - just imagine!

Grannybags Fri 21-Aug-26 17:03:28

That’s brilliant news! 🥳

mokryna Fri 21-Aug-26 17:02:32

Thinking of your darling GD and all her family 🙏

Moth62 Fri 21-Aug-26 16:57:43

That’s really great news. And all power to your daughter in law for her tenacity. I pray all will go well and that your gd finds a vast improvement in her quality of life.

Luckygirl3 Fri 21-Aug-26 16:55:01

So good that your DIL has the sort of staying power needed to find the best options!

Let us hope that there are better things to come for your DGD.

Calendargirl Fri 21-Aug-26 16:12:44

Good news.

smile

Whingey Fri 21-Aug-26 15:58:53

Good news 😁

pably15 Fri 21-Aug-26 15:47:24

great news I'm so happy for you and your dgd. and what about that Disney play area....that's brilliant,,,hope all goes well

67notout Fri 21-Aug-26 15:46:52

I was late picking up your post but I am joining others here with love and hope for your GD and all the family.

Patsy70 Fri 21-Aug-26 15:38:33

That is such good news, Wyllow. I hope all goes well for your lovely granddaughter. ♥️

MayBee70 Fri 21-Aug-26 15:13:58

Oh great news. I know I have a lot of niggly little complaints when it comes to the NHS but, when it comes to the really big things they’re wonderful.

Cossy Fri 21-Aug-26 15:11:26

Fantastic news! Onwards and upwards 🌻💕

fancythat Fri 21-Aug-26 15:04:33

Brilliant.

ferry23 Fri 21-Aug-26 15:02:50

What wonderful news. I truly hope it will make life better for your GD and all those who care for her.

Norgran Fri 21-Aug-26 14:44:37

Excellent news, thinking of you and your precious Granddaughter, my own Granddaughter had open heart surgery when she was 3 at GOSH & they were wonderful

CatherineMary Fri 21-Aug-26 14:39:54

I will light a candle and pray for your GD and her family at Mass. I will think of you all while your GD waits for her operation. Best wishes.

Casdon Fri 21-Aug-26 14:26:16

Excellent news, I really hope it improves her quality of life.

Smileless2012 Fri 21-Aug-26 14:24:21

That's wonderful Wyllow.

westendgirl Fri 21-Aug-26 14:16:44

That is great news.I am so pleased for you and your family and hope that the new procedure will be of great help to your precious GD.