Family Support

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HI Sally,

My name is Tonya and I live in San Diego. My son, , was born with

bilateral clubfeet. If you would like to pass my email address

(dtmnlee@...) onto your daughter we live close enough to actually get

together sometime. Our son is now 3 ½, done with the treatment and shoes.

His feet look beautiful. We would love to show them off. When was

three months old I was able to meet with some other mothers who’s children

also had cf and it was very comforting. If she is interested I would love

to get together. My husband did eight years in the Navy, the guys might

even have something to talk about. :0)

Hope to hear from you

Tonya and

San Diego, CA

Bcf, Dr. Colburn

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From: sallyllinton

Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 5:34 AM

To: nosurgery4clubfoot

Subject: Being (long distance) Family Support

Hello All,

I found your group while searching for ways to help support my

daughter (Bridgette) and son-in-law ().

Hope you can give some suggestions on how to be supportive to them.

Logan's story: He was born on June 5th (at Camp Pendleton Military

Hospital - Daddy is Lcpl in the marines)

He was born with bilateral club foot, it was a shock to all. He was

referred to Dr. Cassidy at San Diego Military Hospital. Received

first casts on July 7th. He had the tendon snipped this past Friday

August 13th.

We, their whole family, live in Michigan. My husband and I were

there the week he got his first casts.

I know that my daughter blames herself for Logan not

being " perfect " . And even tho everyone tells her it is not her

fault, we have not " been there " .

Logan has a big sister (Meegan). She is 2 1/2.

I have tried to be as supportive as possible via long distance phone

calls, but am not there for " on hand " help.

Please send any suggestions that you may have.

Thanks,

Sally

(Logan & Meegan's Grandma " Boo " )