SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012

Four Years Ago

Four years ago today David had his first limb

salvage surgery. Four years ago today was a VERY stressful day. We had to be at the hospital very early for surgery. David was

soooo scared! He was so funny; after they gave him the 'happy medicine' he was feeling better. He was still scared,

but the medicine helped calm him down a little bit. The surgery went well; but he was in recovery for about 5 or so hours because they couldn't stabilize him.

We didn't know at the time, but it was because he had developed a non surgery related complication~~~an intussusception.

We wouldn't know for 5 days what was wrong with him! But today marks the four year anniversary of the removal of David's right femur and knee (and lower quad muscle, and cancer), and replacing them with an artificial knee and a titanium rod. As Jeremy said, "It's only been 4 years already?" At times it seems like a lifetime ago; at other times it seems like such a short time ago. I have no concept of time anymore. Life was at such a seeming standstill for that year that David had chemo, and I feel like I lost a year of my life. So now I have no concept of time!! Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that it has been four years since David's first limb salvage surgery. Thanks for visiting and checking up on David. Have a good night. God bless you all.

We love you. Kristi and the Koury Klan
The only thing worse than being diagnosed with cancer is watching your child go through it.