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Its often said there are fare more important things in life than politics, this week we heard of the sad death of the son of Tory leader David Cameron, now I've just been dealt a real blow which has knocked me for six. I've known for a while that my 21 month old grandson had a heart defect at birth, but the doctors seemed to think that it would mend itself as the little chap started to grow. My Daughter has just contacted me from Bangkok to tell me that the problem has not improved, but its worse and he will have to have heart surgery, John is not a very happy bunny at this moment in time, I just ask myself what has a 21 month old done to deserve that

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very sorry to hear that mate, hope the little chap comes through it ok.

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You're absolutely right John, there are many many things far more important than politics. I hope your grandson comes through this.

I was just chatting to Maddie on the way home from the shops about how lucky I was when she was born - she was born with a cracked skull (more cracked that it should normally be when a child is born). My two friends who were pregnant at the same time had sons, one who had cerebal palsy and has sadly died since and one who had a liver problem and still has to go and spend time in Birmingham children's hospital for a few days every few months.

Our children are precious and my heart goes out to everyone who's child is suffering.

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John

You're absolutely right, my heart goes out to you and although it might not help your little man will be in my prayers, if I can be of any help please don't hesitate to contact me,
Lots of love, Clare

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John,
I am so sorry to hear about your grandson. You must be beside yourself wih worry. Will keep him and your family in my prayers, Bernie

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Thats very sad news John. I hope the little lad improves.

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As we said to each other this week via pm's, there are things much more important than the petty things people get so worked up about, health being at the top of that list.

I'm really very sorry to hear about your grandson, and pray he improves and goes on to have a rich and fulfilling life as his grandad.

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Jaysay, you are so right. We sometimes lose sight of the really important things in our lives......nothing is more important or valuable than the health of those that we love.
I hope your grandson receives the treatment that he needs to make him strong and well again.
I also hope that you can be strong for your daughter and your grandson, though it must be difficult being so very far away(you imagine all sorts of things happening don't you?)

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One of my Nephews was born with a hole in the heart, when he was about 6 months he had to go in for surgery, it was ground breaking work back then, he grew into a strapping young lad and is into his 40's with hardly a days illness.

Things have advanced even more since then I'm sure all will turn out well for your Grandson.

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Aah bless him Jaysay, he hasn't done anything, not all of us are born perfectly formed .. just nature.

Yes, they have Less, and endorse what you say that, hopefully, will be an operation that turns out to be a simpler one now, as with your nephew.

Take care Jaysay ... xx

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Not the best news to get Jaysay. Hope the operation goes well and he grows up with no other problems. Modern science can work wonders today so all should be fine.

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May I join with everyone else in wishing your Grandson a speedy recovery.

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aww, jaysay, i am sorry to hear that, hope your little chappy gets better soon

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Am sorry to hear that Jaysay, dont know what else to say other than I hope the little one gets better soon x

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I'm so sorry to hear that jaysay theres nothing worse. I lost my baby daughter in October, so i pray that your grandson gets better.

I'll be thinking of you and your family. x

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Sorry to hear this bud ... I sure hope everything turns out ok for the little guy.

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Very sorry to hear this Jaysay. I wish the little man well.

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Hope everything goes well with his op Jaysay.

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Keeping my fingers crossed jaysay and hope everything turns out fine.

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Sorry to hear about this John, and i do hope that all the News that you get from now on is Positive News. I'm sure he's a little fighter and will get through this ok!

Best Wishes - Taggy

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I am so sorry to hear your news about your grandson. I do hope that the doctors can operate and he will recover. It doesn't help being so far away, when you want to give them a hug, but I am sure your daughter knows you are with her in spirit. My thoughts are with you. Joan

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I'm sorry to hear that John, my thoughts are with you, your grandson and your family.

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john sad news hope all go's ok thought's with you ray.

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Very upsetting when young ones have serious problems...really hope things turn out in the best possible way.

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Really sorry to hear that, John. Hope he comes through it OK.
Steve

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Like to say thanks for every one's kind words, I've talked to my daughter again and she tells me that the little chap has to see another consultant in about 4 weeks in Hong Kong, at the hospital where he was born, but from what I can gather its a first class hospital and the paediatrician department is second to none, which is very reassuring

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I hope that the hospital will be able to make your grandson well.

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Hope all turns out for the best John, these things certainly put life into perspective.

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Sad and worrying news - I hope he pulls through
On an optimistic note - (from my websearches) I consider the technical knowledge of Japanese doctors to be by far superior to ours

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I have been in hospital in Hong Kong John and the services and care are very good. I would think the after care will be better as well.

I would think the specialist is Chinese not Japanese as Margeret suggests.

All the very best to the little lad and to your family.

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My mistake - Thailand:o
but my statement still stands - I have more faith in the way that oriental doctors are trained - they treat the whole person instead of a symptom

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Wishing him all the best for a very speedy recovery, You are in my thoughts.
Best wishes Sue xxxx

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I'm actually glad that he will be treated over there, as I have a feeling if he'd have been over here they may not have even detected the problem in the first place. He had been suffering from asthma from birth and he was given an Echo Cardiograph just to make sure everything else was okay, don't know if that would have been the case over here, and funny enough Margaret he is going to see a Japanese doctor next

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Just had an update this morning from my daughter, the little chap is having his op on the 25th April, got my fingers toes and everything crossed that he'll be okay

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I'm sure we'll all be hoping for the same thing for him too, and wish him all the very best for his operation.

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Hope his op goes well, mate.

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Fingers crossed here too John, hope all goes well


Best Regards - Taggy

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Jaysay, I will be thinking of the little one and wishing him well.
And a speedy recovery from his operation.

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Will keep the little one in my prayers Jaysay

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I hope everything goes well for your grandson.

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I've just this minute had news from the Fare East, my Grandson has had the op and come through it with flying colours will be in hospital overnight, but everything went well

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Fantastic news Jaysay! :)

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Absolutely brilliant Jaysay. So happy for you. :)

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That is great news, I am sure you must be very relieved.

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Great news mate

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Superb news Jaysay, wont be too long now before he's potting those flying colours just like Granddad!! Is it Romanian or Australian tonight?;)

Best Regards - Taggy

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major result mate.:);)

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Just checked the fridge Taggy its Australian tonight

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Great news - those Japanese docs put ours to shame.

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So pleased that the little lad is OK Jaysay x

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Just had more news the little chaps come round has had two bottles of water and was tucking into a melon, but he has to keep quite still and his legs straight for 4 hours, I don't envy my daughter with that little task, she'd have more success platting fog

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good news that jaysay

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Btilliant news I'm so happy for you allxxx

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Glad to hear the news, you too will be relieved at the news, go on, have the Australian tonight, you deserve it

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Many thanks for all your kind words, it is a load of the mind, and I'm sure his Mum will sleep just a little easier from now on

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I am glad that the operation has gone well.

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Great stuff, John! Really glad to hear that.

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Great news John....I'm sure you will give the little lad all our best wishes.