Iron Heart: Warrior William’s Pre-Surgery Protocol

Iron Heart: Warrior William’s Pre-Surgery Protocol February 9, 2025

Brain surgery on a seven-year-old. First hill is to remove the large tumor.

As William has strengthened and inspired me more in the last week than I’ve ever been in my life, I thought I would share some encouragement from Iron Heart’s pre-surgical protocol:

  • Build full Lego Police Station with non-dominant hand (Lego building sucks with an IV on the right, so he just switched sides)
  • Watch hockey highlights with Dad from last night’s games
  • Drawing and reading with Mom, planning his celebration activities after he recovers (NY Rangers game at top of his list)
  • Sings “Talking to the Moon” by Bruno Mars unapologetically with a bunch of people around him
  • Says “Are you impressed I can snap my fingers (left hand)?”
  • Avocado toast and an açaí bowl for lunch
  • Watch Minions movie
  • Built his “battle mask” customized with Minions for his surgery
  • FaceTime with family
  • Pray with Mom and Dad
  • Build more Lego with Mom and close family friend (who gave William his new Lego set)

Not an exhaustive list, but it paints the picture. As I try to give him a sip of his apple juice, he insists, “I got it, … I’ll do the whole thing; you’ll make it spill” as he politely takes it from me.

Throughout the day, he grabs the Iron Heart, fist bumps, and gives a thumbs up – all with a smile. His composure, bravery, and perspective has changed me.

William. My son. My hero. My Iron Heart

 


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