One heck of a rollercoaster ride!

[BoomerUSAF]

At the end of February I was having my 10th brain surgery. Then yesterday we welcomed our little girl into the world!! In summary, never ever quit! Keep fighting because you never know what is in your future. I have our good Lord and Savior to thank! He gave me strength when I needed strength. I also have to thank the HT community! The only thing we can control in this world is our approach towards what we face!

P.S. everyone is happy and healthy!

 

[rmyoung1]

Congratulations on all fronts, @BoomerUSAF ! God is good. Happy for you, brother

 

[brymoore]

What’s the back story to the brain surgeries)

 

[Derek44]

Super happy to hear it Boomer. Congratulations!!

 

[JEL]

Congrats! Happy for you and your family.

 

[Mountain Man]

At the end of February I was having my 10th brain surgery. Then yesterday we welcomed our little girl into the world!! In summary, never ever quit! Keep fighting because you never know what is in your future. I have our good Lord and Savior to thank! He gave me strength when I needed strength. I also have to thank the HT community! The only thing we can control in this world is our approach towards what you face!

P.S. everyone is happy and healthy!

Glad to have you back on the forum after your brief hiatus! It’s a better place with you here. Best of luck with everything.

 

[Wild Bill]

Congrats!

 

[elkduds]

Thanks for posting from the sunny side! Looking forward to updates on all topics. Thrilled you made it through the surgery and are welcoming a new daughter. Congratulations all around.

 

[Addicting]

Congrats, little girls are a daddy’s weakness. Embrace it, they grow so fast.

 

[okie archer]

So glad things are looking up for you and your family.

 

[SwaggyD]

Congrats!!

 

[Dave N]

Congrats and best wishes on all counts!

 

[BoomerUSAF]

What’s the back story to the brain surgeries

It’s a long story, so I’ll keep it as brief as I can.
- In 2014, during a deployment I developed blackout migraines. Once stateside, surgeries to remove a benign brain tumor
- 2014 a VP shunt had to be placed
- 2018 a cavernous malformation grew and bled in my midbrain.
- 2019 surgery in brainstem to remove cavernous malformation
2020 shunt corroded and wore out my skin had shunt removed and a good part of my bone flap in the back of my skull is gone too, the incision shows where there is no bone!
2023 cavernous malformation grew back and then bled again. Leading to stroke like symptoms on my left side. It took two surgeries to remove what grew back! 50+ nights in the hospital and 17 brain MRIs later, here I am.

 

[NoWiser]

Your daughter is beautiful. Congratulations! There is no feeling in this world like a smile and hug from your baby girl. Enjoy every minute of it.

 

[CPAjeff]

Congrats on the baby girl - keep up the good fight!!

 

[jrabq]

Congrats, and may your good fortunes continue.

 

[BoomerUSAF]

P.s.s. I would be thoughtless if I didn’t say thanks to good guys that helped me through this difficulty! @MN_Bowhunter4 , @JShane , @Nick87 , @ccc23454 and @Jbotto

They’re all good dudes!

 

[homers]

Powerful post. Best I read today.

 

[Art Vandeley]

Congrats dude !

 

[Bambistew]

Glad to hear you're doing well, and congrats on the new baby.

P.S. that's a really weird mullet.