This is Caleb's uncle Julio. Julio was adopted by Caleb's grandparents about 22 years ago. He was born with Spina Biffida and blood on his brain. If blood on the brain is caught and drained right away a child can have a relatively normal life but it isn't caught it causes brain damage as was the case for Julio.
Julio is now in his 20s, a miracle for someone doctors said wouldn't live past 9 weeks old!! He is such a joy to be around, he is always smiling, always happy. He loves to talk on the phone and if you give him your phone number he'll remember it forever. He is such a sweet heart and we love him to death.
He has had his share of health problems from being in a wheel chair and not having any use in his legs. He has gotten sores on his legs and feet a few times. These sores are really dangerous for paralized people because limited blood flow to their legs and feet mean a very slow recovery and very high chance of infection.
He has been in the hospital now with another one of these sores. Below is the last email we have gotten from Grandpa.
Please pray for Julio. He has developed a serious pressure sore infection in his right foot. He has been
hospitalized since Monday. One more test has to be performed on Friday morning to determine if the infection has spread to the bone. He is being treated with anti-biodics; but this will not cure the infection,
if it has spread to the bone.At this time there is not sufficient evidence that this has happened.If the infection has spreaad to the bone, he could lose a portion of his foot.
As we know, God is in control, and it is our prayer that this drastic procedure would not be neccesary.
Please keep us in prayer,that we we are able hold up under the stress.
Love Bob (Dad) Isaiah 40:31
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