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Oh, Sarah, this is so hard. My daughter almost died 20 years ago, and even though she was saved and is fine, the pain and distortion of that event permanently changed me. Because she was so small then, it affected her parents far more that it did her.

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I pray for a swift and assured recovery. Sending light, love and healing energy xo

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The more I work in healthcare, the less I believe in God. But it's true that we all need something to distract us, or to believe in, as we wait 'it' out. Your reaction to the news, and to the wait during surgery is very human. Stay strong!

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I’m so sorry this happened and so glad the first operation went well. Thinking of you and your family in these tough times

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Sending you lots of love Sarah. Will be praying for your son and hope he makes a full recovery. <3

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What an awful time for you and yours. Sending strength and positive thoughts for the brighter future ahead xx

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Gosh, I feel your pain.

Having been through a life changing accident myself, I feel your pain (and the family pain), and your son's.

Best wishes for everything that's ahead... It'll be raw for some time for all of you.

But if anything is learnt, you show those you love, love. Hold their hand, hug if you can, talk.

Sending so much love to you all. ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

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I hope your son, and your family as a whole, are okay. I know how hard it can be to see your little one hurt. It's truly awful.

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Oh Sarah, what an ordeal. I'm so glad that the first surgery was successful and hopefully this one will be too. There's nothing more frightening than something happening to your child. sending you lots of virtual hugs.

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Dear Sarah, it is so good to hear your son's body responded to the spine adjustment. What a horrible horrible experience! Praying all with the ankle goes well. You are so right about the fragility of life, for indeed, it is fragile.

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Oh Sarah, I am so, so sorry. That is terrifying and the “what-ifs” are also traumatic in their own way. I hope his recovery is full and that he’s not in pain. Thank you for this update. I’m sending you love and hugs and holding all four of you in my heart. ❤️

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I'm tearing up, reading this, as a mom and as a grandmother, thinking how I'd feel if it happened in our family. But mostly, I'm sending positive energy and optimism, prayers, and healing in your direction. And, in case it's helpful, I've put your name on the prayer roll. At times like this, every resource seems like a good one. <3

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In my thoughts at this difficult time/

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Sending you and your family so much love.

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Oh, Sarah, I am so sorry to hear this. This internet stranger is keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

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Heart in my mouth reading this, Sarah. The trauma of having a child in surgery and not knowing how it will go is terrifying. Everything about this is terrfiying and you've described it so well. And yes, thank goodness your son got the prompt attention and care that will hopefully mean he can make a full recovery. Love to you and your family.

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