Update: Dylan's surgery went amazingly well. It was a day of good news for the Johnsons. First, they didn't have to do the bone graft, so his healing time will be less. So the surgery only lasted about 2 hours. Second, he's coming home today! Third, he'll be able to go back to school in about a week. Thanks for the prayers. Please continue them for his recovery and healing.
There's this little boy in my church who has this mischievous, infectious smile. Dylan is like most 8 year olds. When I see him he's always on the go. But for the next 5 weeks or so he's got to slow way down.
Later this morning doctors are going to do some facial reconstruction surgery on Dylan to correct some things and make life much better for this guy. They have to take some bone from here and graft it there. He's had this surgery before but it wasn't successful, and this will be the last time it can be attempted.
So would you pray for Dylan, his mom and dad, Pam and Juan, the doctors and nurses at CHKD who will be caring for him and for his brother and two sisters? Once home in a few days Dylan will have to become a couch potato for several weeks as he heals. Not an easy assignment for an 8 year old!
BTW, Dylan and his siblings are all adopted. He's from Asia, his sisters and brother are from Africa. And mom's got red hair. They're a treat to see all together!
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Oh, I met this family at the spaghetti dinner when I was down. I will certainly be praying for Dylan! I can't imagine trying to keep my Ben still for any amount of time. Extra prayers for the Mommy.
They are a great family! Dylan is such a strong, brave and peace filled child. We are praying for all of them! Our Kidmo Sundays will be be missing you and praying for you and your family during your recovery time, Dylan!
See you Soon ;0)
lifting up Dylan!
Kim
Raleigh, NC
we're praying for Dylan.
Praying for Dylan!
Robin
Thank you for letting us know about little Dylan! Isn't God wonderful?!? I will continue to pray for both him and his family as he goes home and heals.
Robin
That is awesome news!
Thank you Rick for being with us as we waited for Dylan to have his surgery. Dylan is such a very stong happy child. We thank everyone for their prayers and love. And We Thank God for His mercy and His mircles in this surgery and in Dylan's life. Dylan is home and on the couch! And he is doing so very very well. He will be up and around and back to his normal dyas every soon. Again, Thank you all for your support.
I am Dylan's teacher at Nags Head Elementary School and he is one amazing young man. Every day with Dylan is a special gift, and I feel lucky to have him in my life. We miss him so much already at school, and it's wonderful news to hear that he will be coming back so soon! We miss you, Dylan, and we're thinking of you and sending you our best thoughts! Lots of love!
- Ms. Gray :)
I'm Dylan's art teacher at Nags Head Elementary.
Dylan, I'm ecstatic to hear you are home and doing so well! I know that it's only by the hand of God that things went great. yeah God!
I missed your beautiful smile and gentle spirit in art class today but I'm excited to know you'll be back with us soon!
Rest up, get strong and I'll see you soon in school!!!
Love,
Mrs. Wise
ps Happy Valentine's Day!
Any update on Dylan?
He's doing and looking great, according to his dad. Pam stayed home with him Sunday, but I'll be we'll see him at church next week and he should return to school next week as well.
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