Monthly Archives: August 2008

Tuesday Update

Posted on August 12, 2008 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Good news: Rowan’s right eye is completely clear. And Dr. Murray assures us that even if a tumor does appear, he’ll catch it early enough that it will never interrupt her vision. The bad news is as bad as we … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on August 11, 2008 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

We’ve just seen a specialist in Miami- Dr. Murray. He is the best in the world at treating this kind of cancer. He originally planned on operating Friday, but after some preliminary tests has decided to examine/operate on Rowan tomorrow. … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye

Posted on August 9, 2008 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

For those who have not heard, our lives changed drastically yesterday. We unfortunately learned that Rowan has Retinoblastoma, a very rare but aggressive form of eye cancer. To give you an idea of how trying yesterday was: we were exceedingly … Continue reading →

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Any Chance its Like a Surgical Strike

Posted on August 5, 2008 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

As I type, I sit alone in an empty, rather clinical room located in the bowels of human resources at USF. I am here for new faculty orientation with the payroll department. I am eight minutes early… and again… the … Continue reading →

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