You are not alone in this journey, and it is going to be alright.  Really.


For support, I really do suggest that you go to the Resources tab over on the left and contact the Jorge Posada Foundation or Cranio Kids, and ask for a mentor.  They should be able to hook you up with a local mentor who can meet with you, give you a shoulder to cry on, or even come see you in the hospital.


I, however, happily offer up my email to those in the Portland, Oregon area and beyond.  Just drop me a line at this email.


I'd love to talk to you about what hats we liked, what we took to the hospital, what we thought of our surgeons, and why we now collect random skull art.  I'd also love to answer the important questions for you, like "when will the swelling go down?" and "will this ever be over?"


You are not alone in this journey, and it is going to be alright.  Really.