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Debbie Glaser/ski4e
Sat, 02/06/2010 - 17:02
Lynn Hafer
Mon, 11/09/2009 - 21:20
Hi, It seems easier to write this way than to do a separate blog. I'm not
high tech. Trick or Treat Street was wonderful! The weather wasn't great but
it was still very fun. Cole was exhausted when he returned. I can't say how
much I appreciate all UR has done for us. We just got back from seeing Cole's
doctor in Ohio. They would say it was good news: no crisis. But I was hoping
for something a little better. His spleen has gotten slightly larger again
and his lab work shows this too. It isn't anything the doctor's are worried
about but it does indicate that the illness is progressing --- very SLOWLY
but progressing. He still is happy and very active and enjoyed swimming at
the hotel pool! He will now go under water by himself and was very proud that
he actually swam a few feet!
ellenenderley
Thu, 08/27/2009 - 12:45
Hi Lynn, My name is Ellen and I've been thinking about contacting you for a
while. My daughter started as a student at UR in Sept 08, just a few
months after my youngest son received a liver transplant at Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia. We read about you in the UR magazine and I
thought it would be great if we could connect. In the years leading up to
my son's transplant, we had a lot of great experiences -- meetings with
wonderful docs and caregivers, supportive family and friends, etc -- but for
us, nothing came close to actually talking with other families who had been
through the liver transplant experience. Please let me know if you're
interested in talking further and we can figure out how to connect. p.s.
My son is doing GREAT. His quality of life is superb.
Lynn Hafer
Wed, 08/19/2009 - 21:22
I just had to write. I had a REALLY bad day today. It has nothing to do with
Cole, who is doing great. When I got home after working late, I was going
through the mail and there was a check from Ukrop's grocery store's Golden
Gift program for Cole and there was a check from COTA reimbursing me for
expenses. Neither was a lot of money, but it still really lifted my spirits.
It also reminded me that we have a lot of people who care for us who made
those checks possible. As always, Thanks!
Lynn Hafer
Sun, 04/26/2009 - 21:26
We are working on getting this website updated but unfortunately life keeps
getting in the way! Cole is doing great and I can't believe he is about to be
four! He remains healthy, smart and very active. This past year has been very
exciting for both of us as we have been able to do many more "normal" things
since our trips to Ohio for Cole's check ups have been cut back to twice a
year. Cole has ridden a horse, went to the beach, took on a water park, and
took swimming lessons. Most recently, he had his first airplane flight (that
he will remember) when we went to Ohio a few weeks ago. Other than his spleen
being enlarged, things are going well with his biliary artresia and I try
hard to focus on now and not worry about the future. Thanks for everybody's
continued support and prayers. We love you!
Rick Stockel
Mon, 01/05/2009 - 12:43
Lynn, I just read the article about your son Cole in the Richmond Alumni
Magazine. My thoughts and prayers will continue to go out for Cole and
yourself.
Tonda Marshburn
Sun, 12/07/2008 - 21:38
As the holiday season draws close, please know that the Hafer's are in our
thoughts. We love & miss Cole and hope all of his wishes come true during the
season! The Marshburn's
Lynn Hafer
Wed, 07/02/2008 - 15:47
Just got another great check up from his pediatrician, Warren Snead, here in
Richmond. At three things are still going great! He is hanging on to the 25th
percentile in height and weight. Although I would love to have a greater
comfort zone and get off the Pediasure, it is so exciting to keep getting
good news! He is such a great kid and has the biggest smile in the world.
Thanks for the continued support! Love, Lynn
Ana and Savannah (Warrior Princess!)
Sun, 05/11/2008 - 20:49
I wanted to wish you a Happy Mother's Day! Warmest wishes, Ana and Savannah
www.CotaForSavannahA.com
Lynn Hafer
Tue, 04/22/2008 - 13:42
I just wanted to update everybody on how well Cole is doing. We were in
Cincinnati a few weeks ago and he received a great check up. Labs looked good
and developmentally he is a little ahead of where is should be! It's amazing
that he is going to be three in a few weeks. Cole is getting more and more
active. He loves running and jumping and being silly. Lately he has been
making up songs and pretending to be a "rock star." However, he still wants
to be a firefighter when he gets big. Please keep the prayers coming. Love,
Lynn