This is my youngest daughter Bethany (8 years old). Beth suffers from hypopituitarism and Septo-Optic Dysplasia. She has no sight in her left eye (but brilliant sight in her right eye - Hallelujah!)
She has no pituitary gland and has to have all of her hormones either by injection or tablet. She is a tough cookie and copes very well.
However, common childhood illnesses can be very serious for Bethany (as she cannot regulate - among other things - her blood sugar) and when this happens shee needs to have her medication administered intraveneously. This means a stay in hospital.
Beth was admitted to hospital on Sunday night with tonsillitis.
Her condition only occurs in 1 in 12 million people and so when she is in hospital she is often the recipient of visits from medical students.
Yesterday she boldly told one, who asked her what she wanted to do when she grew up, - "I want to be a Salvation Army Officer and an Endocrine Specialist Nurse."
"Ah" said the medical student "you know the best place to go and train for that don't you?"
"Of course" said Bethany "The Training College!"
Hallelujah!
Love and prayers
Andrew!
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Give our love to Bethany. She is of course in our prayers.
Katie and I hope to see you all on Friday.
Carol
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