Yes!
Hope this makes sense but this is what Grandpa told me.
Richie has Acute Flaccid Myelitis. It is similar to polio but not polio. Basically no treatment for it but supportive care. They said it may be a virus but don’t know for sure. It is very rare.
Because it damages the spinal cord it also damages the heart by sometimes causing the heart rate to drop to a rate that can be fatal. Local doctors and doctors from Stanford are all in agreement to put in a pacemaker but say it does not always work.
Brian is at odds about putting his son through all of this but Grandpa thinks Brian is in shock and is very angry. Brian and Shannon will need to make this decision. I have mixed emotions, I say if there is a chance it will help, do it BUT what if he doesn’t survive the surgery?
I have been crying and praying for two hours.
Father, please hold Richie in Your healing arms and restore him to perfect health. Amen
Thank you all for your prayers. The family and I certainly appreciate them.