There were so many doctors — a different specialist called in for each troubled body part: cardiologist, nephrologist, neurosurgeon, ENT, geneticist. Courtesy of Janet FunkThe doctors invaded his body to release a tethered spinal cord and unravel his colon. We sat, mother and son, in the recliner next to his bed, a fabric curtain separating us from the sick baby next door. Pictured left to right: the author's older son Porter, husband Johnny, baby August and the author. She is a caregiver for her son, August, and works part-time in the best thrift store in the city.

Source: Huffington Post February 01, 2026 02:09 UTC