We had an appointment today in Perth (two hours north of here) for Ming to see the surgeon who operated on his scoliosis in February. After the usual X-rays and waiting room waiting, the surgeon said Ming’s spinal curve (Cobb’s angle – see below) had further reduced from 35% to 22%. Now I don’t understand the maths of this because I am not mathematically inclined, however, considering Ming’s curve was 75%/80% before surgery (depending on which radiologist was interpreting the X-ray) then I think 22% is beyond fantastic! I didn’t realize that his spine might straighten even more post-surgery.
http://www.e-radiography.net/radpath/c/cobbs-angle.htm
As we were leaving, I noticed a teenage girl who had tears in her eyes as she left the building with her parents so I told Ming to go and say something comforting to her while I went to the loo. When I came outside I found Ming talking in his loud, open, gesticulating way to the little family, and the girl’s eyes were no longer teary – they were shining. I said I was his mum and that we’d been a bit worried that she was upset. Then we all exchanged handshakes and wished each other well, all of us smiling.
We didn’t exchange names or contact details because it was all a bit ‘in the moment’ but that’s probably okay.
jmgoyder 
That is super news about the continued improvement in Ming’s spine. Ming did a good thing 😉
Thanks so much – haven’t been keeping up with your beautiful posts – will do so soon!
This is good news dear Julie, his doctor seems great and did a great work. You are both amazing team, I am glad no tears of this girl… Thank you, Blessing and Happiness, have a nice weekend, love, nia
Thanks nia!
Great new, j! Good on Ming – what a great ambassador Ming was in a delicate moment – yes, it was a moment that probably will stay with Ming and them for a long time.
Viveka you are a gem!
Thank you so much – so are you.
Great news about Ming and love that a teenaged girl went from teary to shining!
Yes it was all a bit wonderful but also very rushed!
Lovely news about Ming’s spine… as for his chat with another .. wonderful… every time Linda goes to the Oncologist she makes a point of going to talk to all getting Chemo… having been through all possible differing treatments she can sympathize with them all… she always manages to cheer them all up… it is surprising how she felt better after people spoke to her when she was going through it… Well done Ming… Kudos to you Bud… Kudos…
I wish I could meet this beautiful Linda (oh you too of course!)
Lovely news all around, Julie! ~ Lynda
Good things do happen from time to time. So happy for you and Ming. And how nice that he cheered up that girl and her family. There’s enough good cheer to go around.
He’s a good lad.
When he is good he is very very good and when he is bad he is wicked!
That’s a tremendous progress for Ming! Julie that’s like hitting the lottery! Be happy! 🙂
Fantastic news!! And your son is absolutely made of love — what a lovely gesture he made. I am sure it meant the world to the young girl and her family Julie — you and Ants raised a ‘good egg’ –xxoo
what a generous thing to do – but it does not surprise me of either of you
Woohoo 😀
I pray he recovers sooner; all those smiles and shiny eyes could only help the cause!
That is very kind. Even a small gesture can change a person’s day.
Great news about Ming.
Ming should think about doing this more often. As handsome and kind as he is, he would be a great ambassador for the cause.
Good idea!
Good idea!You might have something here!
That is great news about Ming’s back and it was so good of you to get him to go and speak to the girl and her family it would have made her feel better knowing that things can get better and seeing for herself that Ming’s back is normal looking now……..
Geez, I like your Ming!
too often people see someone in despair and don’t reach out. not only does this speak volumes to who you are but you have raised someone who is a humanitarian! what a blessing to him and to all of us.
so happy for your good news.
We still don’t know details but the gist is the young girl had been told that the spinal brace she’d been wearing for 3 years could now be abandoned and (I think) she is now a candidate for surgery. Ming said to me later that she might have been crying happy tears to begin with – will never know unless we bump into the family at our final appmtmt!
how kind you two are
glimmering moments of universal love. You have done a fine job Jules!
Sending virtual hugs!
That’s fantastic news of Ming’s improvement!
You both are very compassionate. How very nice!
Yay! Wonderful news. May it continue to improve even more!