Gabriel

You wouldn't know it from this image, but this young man has been facing an uphill battle most of his life. He has a rare, somewhat mysterious blood disorder that requires him to have blood transfusions every so many weeks, along with a regimen of medications that don't always make him feel better. To complicate things, he was recently diagnosed as having a malformation of his brain, known as Chiari Malformation. This condition causes fluid to build on the spine and could eventually cause him to ultimately lose feeling in his legs, bladder control, etc. From what I understand, these two problems are completely unrelated. If you find you have time, I ask you might spot a second to say a prayer for this little boy and his family to find peace, and that his doctors are able to determine a better way of treatment, if not ultimately a cure.

Thanks for reading, for your time, for your comments if you've left one, and for stopping in.

Jennifer

If you should like more info on either his blood disorder, or Chiari Malformation, let me know and I will furnish the web links, as I am unable to list them here.

I will certainly say a prayer for this young lad, and a sweet boy he is.  Often the children are the 'strongest' and most congenial when it comes to such uphill battles.  I have a neice in similar circumstances (but different) still it is not easy to hear of her troubles when she is so young.  Very good shot of Gabriel, I'm sure he will love it.  My sincere regards and prayers, Gail