Tuesday update on Joshua. Josh has just been to see the surgeon and things are not looking very good. He has to have a bone graft on Thursday as the bones are not healing as they should and osteoarthritis is setting in as he cannot walk. He will have a splint and the splint and stitches will be removed in 10 days. He will then be in a plaster cast. My daughter sounded so very down when she phoned me. I will be up in Johannesburg in three weeks time as my eldest daughter with the twins will be coming home from Italy. I think my timing will be just right. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. Many hugs Sarah.

Oh, my, this kind of thing is bad enough when you're old, but when you're just a kid? But maybe they bounce back better, I sure hope so. I kind of had to laugh when you said he's glad he getting a cadaver bone instead of being his own donor. I'm sure part of that has to do with the pain and extra surgery involved, but being a BOY, I can't help but wonder if part of it isn't the "bragging rights" he'll get with his mates that he actually has a cadaver bone in his body. I just say this because many years ago my late husband Richard had a blocked vein in his leg replaced with a cadaver vein, because they ran out of his own to take. The man was in his fifties, and he told everybody about it, because he thought it was so cool! Men, go figure. Anyway, I hope Joshua can start feeling better soon, and you can spend some time with him. Hugs, Marji

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by airyfairy 31 Aug 2012

What an inspiration you are Marji - you have made me feel heaps better. You are right - men do like to boast!!!

Prayers and hugs from me too.
Lidia

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by airyfairy 31 Aug 2012

Thank you so much

ah gosh Sarah this is just sew hard on everyone I will add you all to my prayer list for sure, Hugs Loralye

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by airyfairy 31 Aug 2012

Thank you Loralye

Oh, Sarah, that poor kid......he has been through so much. Wishing him the best in this upcoming procedure!!! Hang in there, my friend!!

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by airyfairy 31 Aug 2012

All these wonderful posts are just what we need. Thank you my dear friend for your wishes.

Sarah, sorry to hear this. Will keep you in my prayers.

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by airyfairy 29 Aug 2012

Thank you Terre.

Spoke to Joshua last night. He seems very upbeat about the whole thing, especially as the doctors will be using bone from a cadaver and not from his own hip.

So sorry about Joshua. My thoughts and prayers are going out to you and your family. Enjoy the time with your daughter and twins. Having all the family together in times like this gives everyone lots of support and comfort.

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by airyfairy 29 Aug 2012

Thank you for your caring comment.

So sorry to hear about this set back in his recovery. Does sound like the doctor is doing everything possible to get his bones to get healed up. Will continue to keep him in my prayers for his recovery. Maybe those cute little twins can perk him up when they get home. Praying for the twins and parents to have a safe return home.

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by airyfairy 29 Aug 2012

Thank you Anits

My prayers are with you and the family. Glad to see the twins are coming in soon.

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by airyfairy 29 Aug 2012

Thank you Stella

Oh, No! I'm so sorry....Bless his heart, he must be so upset. Thankfully, there are things to be done to remedy this. I KNOW you are happy that the twins and mommy will be home soon. ;)

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by airyfairy 29 Aug 2012

Thank you Jerrilyn. Yes, I will be pleased when they are back home. It will do Josh the world of good as well.

Hi Sarah, sorry to read Joshua is not doing too well, but at least he can have a splint and plaster to help heal those bones. Great news on the other hand with your daughter and the twins returning home. I know they've had a great time in Italy. Loved seeing the piccies of them just recently. Love Chris

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by airyfairy 29 Aug 2012

Thank you Chris. It will be great to have them home again, although the time has gone so quickly. They are off to Rome tomorrow for a few days.

Oh no, I am so sorry to hear that. I will keep Josh, his mom and you in my thoughts.

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by airyfairy 29 Aug 2012

Dear Terri - thank you so much.

so sorry to read this. Prayers and hugs for all of you.

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by airyfairy 29 Aug 2012

Thank you Gerry

Will keep you and your GS in my Prayers.
Big Hugs Bev

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by airyfairy 29 Aug 2012

Thank you Bev

I am sorry that there was no better news. Only thing to do is to continue prayers. Prayers for your daughter and you as well.

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by airyfairy 29 Aug 2012

Thank you. Love your Avatar. GSD are my very favourite dogs.

I was hoping for better news, Prayers that the doctor's efforts are successsful and everything Josh is going through is to his best interests.

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by airyfairy 29 Aug 2012

Thank you Christine

Sarah will be thinking of you and Joshua. Be strong for his sake. LOVIES

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by airyfairy 28 Aug 2012

Thank you Marthie. It just seems to have been going on for ages.

Prayers will continue. I am so very sorry for the setback. This has already been a very long and tough healing process for you all.

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by airyfairy 28 Aug 2012

Thank you Karen.

Sarah, I will lift Joshua up in prayer as well as your daughter and family. The doctors can do so much anymore so we prayer he will heal quickly. Hugs, Judy

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by airyfairy 28 Aug 2012

Thank you Judy for your words.

Oh, the news are not as good as one would hope. The road to recovery might take long but I do pray that it would be in full. I think of him and all is nearby family as everyone of you is impacted by it. *** :)

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by airyfairy 28 Aug 2012

Thank you so much Babie for your very kind words.

by airyfairy 28 Aug 2012

I am sure that your name is Susan. So sorry I did not use your correct name.