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Netta's Surgery

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Posted by Kevin Hillegass on April 25, 2007 at 5:41 AM
Hi all,

I just thought I'd let you all know that I have returned to lurker status since time is limited with our newest little one. Her heart has suddenly shown signs of weakening so she is going in for open-heart surgery tomorrow to fix the problem (it'll be mostly fixed, she will need another operation once she's a teen).

So I do feel like you all are an extended part of the family and I want you to know I'll be stepping away for a little bit but will chime in from time to time to try to reconnect; hopefully, I'll be able to get out there in the summer (it's killing me to see those great waterfall shots...please post more :P).

Thanks for listening and god bless. If you'd be willing, take a moment and wish our little Netta good luck.

Kevin

Here's a pic that we're going to have on the wall soon. :wavey:
Posted by Rick Lamb on April 25, 2007 at 10:23 AM
HI Kevin, know that our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family in this time of trepidation. Times like this are the real trial of parenthood. And that's a wonderful portrait!!! Poke yer head in here every once in awhile and keep us all up to date.
Posted by Marc Adamus on April 25, 2007 at 10:37 AM
Wow, I truly wish you and family all the best, Kevin. I can only imagine how difficult a situation this must be as a parent. Hopefully the operation goes just as smoothly as possible and she has this beautiful smile on her face again soon. Good news that the docs caught this problem when they did.
Posted by Ned Fenimore on April 25, 2007 at 10:56 AM
Thoughts and prayers with you my friend...
Posted by Tim Goodspeed on April 25, 2007 at 11:12 AM
Kevin, wishing Netta the best.
Posted by Erik Lundh on April 25, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Kevin,
I'm sure she will be just fine. As I'm sure you know, medical technology these days is amazing. Good luck and keep us updated.
Posted by eric lee on April 25, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Best to you Netta, oh and also to your father.
Posted by Brett Grossman on April 25, 2007 at 12:40 PM
A beautiful child Kevin, I wish you and your family the very best of luck for a full and speedy recovery.

-Brett
Posted by Kevin Pieper on April 25, 2007 at 1:45 PM
Wishing you and your family well, Kevin. It's always hard when a baby is ill, and I hope her recovery is swift.
Posted by Mark Windom on April 25, 2007 at 2:28 PM
Nothing but the best to Netta and her family.
Posted by Tomas Kaspar on April 25, 2007 at 2:38 PM
Wishing the best and pray for you as well.
Posted by Zack Schnepf on April 25, 2007 at 2:44 PM
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Posted by Pradeep on April 25, 2007 at 2:50 PM
Wishing Netta the very best Kevin

- pradeep
Posted by Philip Kuglin on April 25, 2007 at 6:35 PM
Wishing Netta and your family the best. Hope all turns out well and we will be praying for you.

Excellent image BTW - a true piece of art.
Posted by Joe Becker on April 25, 2007 at 8:25 PM
Wishing you and your family the best. I know a bit were you're at, by son had open heart surgery two years ago (when he was 16); must be even harder with a young one. We'll keep Netta in our prayers.
Posted by David Bostock on April 25, 2007 at 9:27 PM
Kevin, Angela and I will be thinking of you and yours. May all be well.

David
Posted by Darren White on April 25, 2007 at 10:00 PM
We will be thinking of your family........take care of them now....the waterfalls will always be there!!!

Cheers

Darren
Posted by dan elster on April 25, 2007 at 10:43 PM
Thoughts and prayers for you. good luck.
Posted by David Cowell on April 25, 2007 at 10:51 PM
Hope all goes well for for you all. Cute baby, the wife and I will say a prayer for her tonight!

Dave
Posted by Douglas Dietiker on April 26, 2007 at 6:35 PM
Wishing your family the best, and our prayers for Netta
Posted by Mark Hudon on April 28, 2007 at 10:31 AM
What a cutie! I rain good luck kisses down on those cutie cheeks of her's!