A few weeks ago, I started to have neck pain. And while my little friends (here Cleopatra, my favorite chick) tried the best they can to massage me, I asked my parents to seek the opinion of our great team of doctors at Seattle Children's hospital. The MRI revealed that the neck pain was created by a brain tumor that was pushing on my spinal chord. A lot of complicated words, but well, I am 8 year-old now so I understood what was happening.
Yesterday, I went through the same long surgery than when I was 3 months-old and the doctors succeeded to remove the tumor. Great news.
I am now recovering from the surgery with my parents at my side. It is not very comfortable here and I miss my friends at school, but I do get to watch a lot of great movies.
We will work on this blog every now and then to keep you all posted.
Yesterday, I went through the same long surgery than when I was 3 months-old and the doctors succeeded to remove the tumor. Great news.
I am now recovering from the surgery with my parents at my side. It is not very comfortable here and I miss my friends at school, but I do get to watch a lot of great movies.
We will work on this blog every now and then to keep you all posted.
On pense bien fort à toi, Maarten. Quel courage !
ReplyDeleteOn t'embrasse.
Vincent, Rozenn, Chloé, Antoine et Quentin.
You are a big boy, you are the best. I love you so much!
ReplyDeleteBig kisses my Louloudamour
Tata Juju
You are the most brave boy I know ! A lot of love. Chloé
ReplyDeleteI wish you a good recovery ! See you soon. Antoine.
ReplyDeleteMaarten, you most beautiful, brace boy inside and out, just imagine all the extra room you now have in your brain for music! I hope Brahms soothes you during your recovery and Beethoven gives you strength to heal and hurry home.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and your loving mom and dad.
Maarten,
ReplyDeleteIt is Dan the violinist-you might also remember me as Dash's dad from your class at school. It was just lovely to chat with you the other day on stage at the Vashon Chorale performance! I was playing violin and you told me you loved Tchaikovsky, and especially the Nutcracker ballet! I was so impressed with you, and now I am so moved by your bravery and resilience. Very best wishes for a swift recovery! Dan & Dash
Hi Maarten,
ReplyDeleteI'm Gaby's mom. Remember when i went to class and showed you guys how to make tortillas? Thats me! Gaby came home yesterday and told us you were at the hospital and what had happened. She was worried for you & said you were so brave and i have to agree! Thanks to Mrs. Gill i was able to read a little bit about your story. And wow! You are such a BRAVE boy! :) You are courageous and so kind. Gaby really likes being around you and im sure all the kids miss you in class and cant wait to see you!! I was so happy to read that everything came out great.. I wish you a fast and full recovery! Our best wishes for you! Gaby &Yesenia
Hey Maarten,
ReplyDeleteI wonder what kind of music you are listening to in the hospital. Do they let you listen to Mozart? I am so proud of you and can't wait to see you in Thriftway again and give you a big hug. Molly P.
Hi Maarten!
ReplyDeleteI bet your chickens can't wait to have you home again soon. I'm sending you lots of love and healing thoughts from my little farm on Maury Island. Carrie (from your dad's vanpool group)
Hello, Maarten!
ReplyDeleteThis is Mead and I wanted to tell you that I'm so happy that you are recovering. I remember through French school that you were always the sweetest most well-behaved kid in the whole class. You are such a great kid and I hope that you are back in class soon!
See you soon! - Mead G.
Hi Maarten! Flora says, "we really hope you're feeling better!" Charlie says "we are looking forward to playing together again soon! Remember that game we played outside where I was the evil ninja and Flora was a princess and you were a good ninja? Hope those good ninja powers are coming in handy now!" Holly says, "I'm looking forward to finding a really nice piano duet that we can work on together! And...I would very much like to meet your chickens so can I come for a visit soon after you're back home?" We are all thinking of you and sending our love for a speedy recovery! Xoxoxoxox
ReplyDeleteMaarten, Lucy and Desmond both send their love to you. So do Danny and I. We loved feeding you every Tuesday most of this year. We'll bring food to you soon. Sending hugs. Shauna
ReplyDeleteMaarten, Shelby says "you are awesome, I hope you feel better soon!"
ReplyDeleteMaarten, I know your favorite is Cleopatra but I really can't wait to come over and see how your Barred Rock is growing. Will it be a rooster?? Get well soon so we can take another trip to the zoo. All our love from Kaycie, Bob, Oliver and Juni.
ReplyDeleteSpeedy recovery, Maarten. We are thinking about you and wishing you the best.
ReplyDelete-Kenan, Anna, Mabel, Ada
Hi Maarten, You are an amazing person. One that always puts a smile on everybody's face. Thank you for being so brave, so courageous...so Maarten! You always inspire me. love Mrs. Wilson
ReplyDeleteI am happy to be able to interact with you
ReplyDeletei wanted to tell you how strong i am and how much i love you
good , now tell me what would please you because i really want spoil you
it's the role of a mamic
i make you full o kisses of love
Dear Maarten,
ReplyDeleteWe're hoping that your surgeons did a beautiful job so that your neck feels all better now. We're also hoping that you are warm and comfortable. Let us know if and when we can come visit you and help remind you of home. Should we sneak your chicken in to see you? We can bring our portable record player and a crate of classical music records if you want to hear some old fashioned music. You always have the most beautiful and heartfelt reactions to music. Here's hoping that you will be thrilling the crowds again this summer at Ober Park with your original and inventive hat dances. No band can out compete you once you get on the dance floor even if it's grass. Hope to see you soon!
Love, Charlie, Theresa and Charlie