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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.

Jaberwok Wed 19-Aug-26 17:33:40

Everything crossed for your brave GD Willow, for her parents and you. I have a friend whose GGS has just has surgery to reduce epilepsy. Too early for results, but the worry has been enormous. I do feel for you.

Grammaretto Wed 19-Aug-26 17:21:57

Praying for your brave young GD Willow
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Calendargirl Wed 19-Aug-26 16:43:56

I hope she can get the help she needs.

You’re in my thoughts.

flowers

pably15 Wed 19-Aug-26 16:20:08

your much loved granddaughter will be in my prayers, and I'm hoping like other gran,netters that this trial will make a huge difference to her and all your family.wishing your darling grand daughter all the very best .

Astitchintime Wed 19-Aug-26 16:14:02

Posts like this certainly put life into context don’t they? we wake up with a few aches and pains and then read about the struggles this beautiful child faces daily! I am keeping her and the family in my thoughts and wishing them all the love and luck! I do so hope she is accepted for the trial πŸ€žπŸ’

Truffle43 Wed 19-Aug-26 16:13:06

I truly hope your granddaughter gets on the trial as it must be horrendous for her living like this and exhausting for the immediate family.
My heart goes out to all of you.

MollyNew Wed 19-Aug-26 16:12:14

Sending my best wishes to you all flowers

Patsy70 Wed 19-Aug-26 16:11:56

I do hope that your dear granddaughter is accepted on the trial Willow. Great Ormond Street Hospital is wonderful. Sending warmest wishes and positive thoughts to you and your family. β™₯️

Moth62 Wed 19-Aug-26 16:05:08

I do indeed pray that your granddaughter will be accepted onto the trial and that the outcome of the operation will be successful.

BlueBelle Wed 19-Aug-26 15:01:04

Hoping sincerely she gets on the trial 🀞🏼poor little lady

Wheniwasyourage Wed 19-Aug-26 14:59:05

Very best wishes to you all flowers

JenniRen Wed 19-Aug-26 14:56:38

Sending positive thoughts and prayers that your granddaughter will be accepted for the trial and that it has a successful outcome.
The poor girl must be exhausted, and, of course, all this will impact on the whole family, so sending best wishes to you all.

Chocolatelovinggran Wed 19-Aug-26 14:05:49

Everything crossed for your GD , Wyllow, in hopes that she will be accepted for this trial.
Life for all in this situation is so difficult.
GOSH is a beacon of shining light to families with children in need of their expertise.
Please let us know what happened.

Shelflife Wed 19-Aug-26 13:57:14

Wow! A seizure every 2 hours . I sincerely hope she is accepted for surgery and the medical trail.
I am not medically trained but qualified in learning disabilities. Having taught adults with learning difficulties I am well aware of the massive impact pronged and frequent seizures have on people.
She must be exhausted.
I sincerely hope todays appointment has gone well for her and offers some reassurance to your family.
My thoughts are with her and her family
and I hope you are able to keep us posted.
I send her, you and all who love her strength and prayers. πŸ’πŸ’

nadateturbe Wed 19-Aug-26 13:49:31

Will pray for your dear granddaughter Wyllow3.

Fallingstar Wed 19-Aug-26 13:47:02

I really hope your GD gets some help and am thinking of her and of all of you.
Sending hugs πŸ€— πŸ™πŸΎπŸ’πŸ’

Ziplok Wed 19-Aug-26 13:45:17

Sending you my very best wishes πŸ’.

Esmay Wed 19-Aug-26 13:40:40

Your post moved me to tears .
Poor little thing .
I'm praying for her .

Badgergran Wed 19-Aug-26 13:38:10

Praying for her and sending love.

Tenko Wed 19-Aug-26 13:33:45

Sending love and hugs πŸ’

mumofmadboys Wed 19-Aug-26 13:33:32

Will pray for your GD Wyllow x

Cressy Wed 19-Aug-26 13:22:58

An anxious wait Willow3. I really hope she has a positive outcome today. X

Grannybags Wed 19-Aug-26 13:01:48

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts ❀️

Sheba Wed 19-Aug-26 13:00:59

Fingers crossed, I will have her in my thoughts xx

greyfur16 Wed 19-Aug-26 13:00:49

Kind thoughts.