Eye Eye, Matey!

Jammin, my 8-year old grandson had  eye surgery on Monday.

When I stayed with him and his siblings last August, we were putting drops in his eye several times a day.  The pediatrician thought he had growth caused by a bacteria.

But, the antibiotics and steroids proved useless.  He was sent to the Casey Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon, where the specialist recommended surgery and biopsy.


After the surgery, his mother and father sat with him in recovery. 





Once he became aware of his surroundings his mother remarked, "Hey Jammin'.  You look like a pirate."

"AAAAAAAAAAARGH!." He replied.

He is doing well.  He should be back in school tomorrow  and we are hoping for good news from the pathologist.



Comments

Coffeypot said…
I, too, am hoping and prying for good news...and a swift pirate ship for his sailing days.
9:41 PM, December 16, 2009
darkfoam said…
precious and brave boy ..
here's a big aaaaargh back at hime ..
10:16 PM, December 16, 2009
Peter said…
Aaaaargh to Jammin.

You, and all my other buddies whether real life or cyber, are always with me Pamela, whether I'm traveling or not.
Have a great Christmas and 2010.
10:48 PM, December 16, 2009
Gattina said…
Poor boy, an eye surgery ! but it's right he has a nice costume as pirate Better think posititive !
11:26 PM, December 16, 2009
karisma said…
What a BRAVE little pirate! Big hugs and smoochies to him and his nan and mama! mwah xoxoxo

Hey! It take all the family to make a brave front!!! Smoochies to all of you!
4:08 AM, December 17, 2009
Sayre said…
That is one strong kid there. PRobably because his mama is strong - as is HER mama. Ya'll are doing a good job - just keep it up. Thoughts and prayers still coming your way!
5:41 AM, December 17, 2009
Junebug said…
Praying for Grrrrrreat news! Quick healing, quick recovery, and good health. Amen!
5:50 AM, December 17, 2009
Jenni said…
Yes, what Junebug said! I hope he's having fun with it rather than feeling self concious. Eight is typically a good age for enjoying the whole pirate thing. Josh had to have vision therapy at that age and was required to wear a patch for an hour a day on each eye (not both at once though!). He thought it was fun and cool to have a patch:o)
6:05 AM, December 17, 2009
Intense Guy said…
I hope he recovers quickly - it must be scary having a eye that won't heal and he good.

He's a brave guy. Attitude is so important to getting well.
7:05 AM, December 17, 2009
grammy said…
what a hard thing for him to go through
he looks like he has a little almost cry behind that smile
praying for your pirate (o:
7:32 AM, December 17, 2009
Unknown said…
The waiting is always the hardest part. He looks great! He has so much love around him that I'm sure he feels even braver as you all wait.
9:36 AM, December 17, 2009
MarmiteToasty said…
oh the poor little mite..... fingers and toes and eye ;) crossed for a good recovery.... he was so very brave..

x
11:04 AM, December 17, 2009
Far Side of Fifty said…
He does look like a pirate! I am praying for a good pathology report..I know this is never far from your mind Pamela.. so difficult when your childrens children hurt..and you can't make it all better. Our "baby" the youngest of our grands is eight. Eight is too little to have such scary surgeries..:)
8:45 PM, December 17, 2009
Anonymous said…
Poor thing - hope he has a speedy recovery.
9:00 PM, December 17, 2009
Jan n Jer said…
Prayers for a quick recovery and good news!
9:00 AM, December 18, 2009
dawn said…
At least having had to go through the surgery he has a fun character to play afterwards. Glad the surgery went well and he still has a sense of humour.
2:39 PM, December 19, 2009
ChrisB said…
How did I manage to miss this cut little pirate. All he needs now is a parrot!
9:11 AM, December 21, 2009
Desert Songbird said…
I'm soooooo glad Karmyn got a good report on this. Now everyone can breathe! with relief.
10:29 PM, December 28, 2009
Phil Elliott said…
Hope he continues to make strong progress.
1:42 PM, January 14, 2010
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