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| Me right after my 1st surgery |
The doctor said that I needed to have surgery to remove the tumor. The Child Life Specialist explained surgery and anesthesia to my sister and I. I felt relieved when they told me the news I thought my mom and dad felt sad. The nurses got me and my stuffed dog Buddy ready for surgery. The doctor gave me anaesthesia and I started seeing things, one of the things I saw was a dog in a yellow skirt. My parents and Paster Joel thought that it was hilarious so the laughed a lot. The nurses took me back to the operating room, the anaesthesia put me to sleep and it felt like two seconds before I woke up flat on my back and the tumor was out. The nurses took me back to ICU there was a huge space in my spine where the tumor was and I could not eat so I felt frustrated because I was so hungry. I could not move my feet or legs but I knew I would be able to move them and walk again because I trusted God. My mom did sneak and give me some mashed potatoes though. During this time Dr Baumgartner and his smart assistant Amy came to see me and check on my progress after the surgery they tried to touch my leg and feet and when they would touch me it felt like a thousand knives poking me and I cried because of the pain. I had a button to push for the extreme pain in my legs but I was happy the tumor was out and I didn't have back pain anymore. I had lots of visitors and lots of prayers they made me feel comforted but I still knew I had another surgery to rebuild my spine. I played Wii while being flat so I still had some fun. I really wanted a hotdog, crackers and hummus so that is what I thought about a lot. I really felt thankful to Amy and Dr. Baumgartner for taking the tumor out. Now I had to get ready for the 2nd surgery because the first battle was won.......
"For God so love the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" John 3:16
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| Dr. Baumgartner the Neurosurgeon, his smart assistant Amy and me |
Hi Simeon,
ReplyDeletePraying for you, so glad you are sharing your journey with the world. You are truly inspiring all of us..
Love & Blessing For You & Team Newman.
Mashed Potatoes Were Good Hum...!! Love That..
ReplyDeleteSimeon!! You are so awesome! Thanks for making a blog about your journey. You are encouraging so many people at your young age. I know your earthly father is so proud of you, but know that your Heavenly Father is even more proud and pleased with you, His dear son. I'm excited to see how the Lord continues to strengthen you and use you for His Kingdom :)
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Chelsea Taylor
hello Simeon just wanted to say that we love you the helm family
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ReplyDeletemelissa said she love you and one day i will be as smart as you pray