Our Kids - Michael

Michael Coburn was born on July 23, 2002. Beautiful healthy boy! We thought! Well on July 26, 2002 we were informed that Michael had a rare heart condition called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. We had no idea what it was. Michael had his first heart surgery,the Norwood at Johns Hopkins Hospital on July 30, 2002. Michael did extremely well and went home for the first time on August 12, 2002.

When Michael was 7 months old and had his second heart surgery (at Hopkins) the Bi-Directional Glen. He was in and out of the hospital in 7 days. We were all so proud of him. On October 9, 2003, our world came to a crashing hault once again.

Michael at the age of 15 months was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia. We thought this was it. He went through all of this, for the Leukemia to take his precious life. Well Michael the strong little man that he is faught his way through it. After three years of chemotherapy and long long hosptial stays, he is cancer free. Michael has been in remission for a year and a half now.

Just a few months ago, March 2, 2007, Michael went in the hospital for his final heart surgery (at Hopkins), the Fontan. We had alot of bumps this time around, but after a month in the hospital we finally came home.

Michael enjoys every minute of everyday. He is a happy healthy kindergartner. He was able to play t-ball this past spring. Mind you this was just weeks after had having open heart surgery. Michael enjoys playing with his older sister Myranda 9, and younger sisiter Mackenzie 4 and his puppy Molson.

We are proud to have Michael as our son, he is my inspiration and my hero!