I hadn't posted anything on this but the new ( now 6 month old ) grandson was born with but just recently diagnosed with an eye problem in one eye. The prognosis was that he was probably going to be blind in that eye.

Then it became that he might get some sight back with an operation.

The surgery was today and it went quite a bit better than the doctors thought it would. He is going to be able to see large letters and will be able to know that people and objects are coming towards him. This is probably close to the best possible outcome that could have evolved out of this given these circumstances.

Thus this is some really good news all things considered.

This is the son of the daughter who was sick for 4 yrs. It's about time these kids got cut a break.

FFI - AKA Matt Crum

Best wishes, and prayers sent for a speedy recovery. I hate it when kids have health problems.

I had open heart surgery when I was 10..

May God bless your family and help this child to recover completely.

Best of luck to the little guy and your family FFI.

Happy to hear it turned out better than expected!

Keep you all in my prayers!

Prayers sent.

Very good news for your family.  Makes some of my complaints in life pretty simple.

Thanks guys.

  The people of this site have truly been supportive on a number of issues.

Make sure the kid eats lots of carrots! 

Children are incredibly resilient and have the uncanny ability to heal beyond expectation.