A week from today, I’ll be visiting Jasmina, David and Sébastien in Toronto… I’m terribly excited to see him, it’s been 10 months since he left Winnipeg for SickKids. The weeklong trip brings with it a flurry of preparations… Saturday was sunny and allowed us to plant our tiny garden with beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and lettuce. The flower beds are my favorite, last year’s perenials came through, and in the spaces between we planted more… some perenials, mixed with colorful annuals. Sunday, we finished the few spots that were left, as well as a planter… spikes in the middle, surronded by small yellow pansies and set off by a purple leaf potatoe vine. But our excitement paled compared to the activity in Toronto…
Sunday afternoon we had a call informing us that Sébastien was to have an operation in the evening as his central line broke. I phoned Jasmina, her voice raced like her thoughts as I asked how she was. In situations that seem precarious, Jasmina always seems strong. “I expected this to happen, he’s had his central line for 6 months! It’s just that with his platelets being low, the operation is a little more dangerous.”
“Would you like me to put this on the blog?” I asked, ready to think up a sensational headline.
“You can mention it, by I don’t want people to get too worried” she kindly replied.
Sébastiens low platelets are a cause of concern for his medical team. His antibodies are eating his platelets, and the internet offers some clue as to what it might mean… But, I don’t know for sure, not having had the actual term of the condition told to me.
Monday, I learn that the operation went well. Sébastien has pulled through so much. His heart is strong! I’m sure to see him smiling and playing with his toys when I come!
Good to hear of Sebastien pulled through the operation with “flying colors”. Cathy