Mojo

I think about things like this all the time…if you had a chance to make a difference in someone’s life, however small, would you do it?
Read on…


“A short while ago, on two occasions I believe, you requested some “mojo” from your website fans, of which I happen to be one (I don’t care what others think, I liked Wesley on ST:TNG). And, upon your request, was one of the people who took a minute to “beam some mojo” your way.
Well, although you really don’t owe me squat, I would like to ask the same favor in return.
You see, my daughter, “Katie” to her friends, and “Boodlie-Face” to her daddy; don’t ask 🙂 is having an operation tomorrow morning. Specifically, she is having a Bilateral Ureteral Reimplantation to fix her Bladder Reflux problem. She needs this done, as she has Reflux Grade 3 on the left side, and a high Grade 2 on the right. At any rate, it’s pretty bad, and without this, her kidneys are almost certain to become damaged.
Understand, this is what everyone tells me is a “routine operation”. But frankly, my mind has been awash with the most horrible scenarios. I’m told that this is normal for a father, especially for a first child. It doesn’t make me feel any better, however. My 16 month old beautiful baby girl is going under the knife, and there is f*ck-all I can do to help, and the feelings of despair and helplessness that a father feels at a time like this can be quite overwhelming.
I’m not a very religious person, although I was raised to be a good Protestant boy. I have found myself silently praying over this, though, in part to try (unsuccessfully) to ease my own mind. I have come to the conclusion, though, that *anything* done is a positive manner can help. I do have my own website, although I get absolutely nada for traffic. Some of us don’t have the name or face recognition of Uncle Willie. I don’t have 50,000 monkeys that I can draw upon to try to get the mojo working for my daughter to help her through her operation successfully. I can only ask you. Could you put a small blurb on your site, just asking your huge fanbase to send the love, the prayers, the positive energy, the white light, the mojo, the *whatever* my daughter’s way tomorrow morning?
Her operation is tomorrow morning, November 26, 2002 at 8:00 am. CST, and is supposed to last for 3 hours. It is taking place at the University of Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City, Iowa. Did I mention it’s in Iowa? It’s in Iowa. You know. Corn. Soy beans. Iowa. :)”

I have been so blessed since I opened this lame website. People have sent me warm wishes and deeply personal stories when they’ve responded to the things I’ve written. Growing up in a medical family, I have come to believe that there is no such thing as a “routine operation” when you or someone you love is the subject.
I hope that you’ll take a moment tomorrow, and spare a thought for Bob and his baby girl, who are in Iowa.
Iowa. Iowa. Iowa.
Mojo. Mojo. Mojo.
🙂

219 thoughts on “Mojo”

  2. Much mojo to Iowa City and Dearborne from a Michigan kid in Pasadena.
    Best of luck to you all. You’ll be in my prayers.

  3. I’ll definitely be sending the mojo on. I’m in Missouri, I’ve had several friends who went to medical school at the University of Iowa, and I can tell you it’s a REALLY great (and really beautiful) hospital. Everything will be just fine, I’m sure.

  14. *MOJO*
    My daughter had the same surgery at 9 months. It was a success. Before the surgery, she had a constant fever. Within hours after the surgery, no more fever! I think hers was a level 4 on the left side. She has had no problems since (almost a year). The scar is a bikini cut and hardly noticeable. I didn’t notice any drawbacks at the time, but she did take longer than normal to sit up/crawl/walk. She seems to have no memory of the surgery. All in all, the test for the reflux was harder to take then the actual surgery. This was all done in Columbus Ohio at Childrens.
    Hang in there.
    *MOJO*

  16. As a mother of a beautiful 16 month old boy, I can only imagine the fear and concern that Bob must be experiencing today. The mojo is overflowing for him and his daughter. I’ll even say a couple of prayers.

  17. I am the mother of a 13 month old and 7.5 months pregnant. I cant imagine what Iowa is going through. Will totally pray for his baby, him, the doctors, the nurses, and the people God put in his life to support him. I know prayer works. Will ask Bible study to pray tonight.

  18. Mojo from Jakarta, Indonesia.
    If everyone in the world did this, be considerate to others and wish them the best, (instead of war, fear, terrorism, revenge) this planet will be one hell of a better place.
    Keep us posted.

  21. Hey there Bob.
    My dad actually does thoes operations a lot (he is a pediatric urologist). While I can’t assure you that everything will be perfect, know that it does happen quite frequently.
    Oh, and, uh, catch.
    *tosses some Mojo*
    :o)
    -Kurt “Finds himself defending Wesley too sometimes”

  26. To Bob, Katie, and Antika’s mom- much mojo from NJ, which in my case means prayers. I’m sure everyone will come through their operations just fine. Do let us know how it went! 🙂
    Love, Alicia
    http://www.thewagband.com
    P.S. Thanks, Wil, for posting this.

  27. Send my mojo as well!
    I had the same problem as a child and it resulted in recurrent kidney infections that left me hospitalized multiple times. I was lucky and grew out of the problem but had I not, I would have had to have the same surgery that Katie is having.
    Lots of mojo for Katie. She will be OK.

  28. Mojo received (re: twisted ankle and moving) should be given back.
    Actually, mojo is best circulated. 🙂

  31. Hey Bob – mojo on its way to you and your little girl, all the way from the UK – hope the distance doesn’t diminish it. I have 2 little girls myself, and I know that I would be a total wreck if I was in your shoes.
    I guess the op is happening right about now, so I have everything crossed for you all.
    Please let Will know how it goes?
    CM

  32. All the best to you and your little one Bob! Extra strong Canadian mojo going to Iowa from Canada’s capital city. Even my hubby is sending you both some!

  35. Mojo sent!..
    (love, prayers, and the wish for all good things to come true for your daughter included in the mojo package)
    thanks for posting this wil…
    and Bob… all our best wishes to you and your daughter….
    cheers
    tyson

  36. *Special Otter Princess MoJo to Katie and her family and also to Antika & her Mom*
    *OtterKisses for good measure too*

  37. *MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO**MOJO*
    Much healing, ease-of-the-mind, and loving MOJO. *HUGS* to the family too.

  38. Lame website, my hairy white butt. 🙂 This is a so-cool site and the folks that frequent it make it so, but you’re the magnet, wil, if I may be a tad suck-uppish. Awsome site. And many good thoughts to Bob in, where was it again? IOWA. That’s it.
    Bob
    (in Kansas)

  39. Prayers to the goddess, good thoughts to Bob and Katie, and to the doctors performing the surgery at this very minute.

  43. All our thoughts and wishes to your daughter and your family. We are all waiting to hear that the operation is a success. -Mojo- -Mojo- -Mojo-
    Dodge

  44. *MOJO to Iowa*
    *MOJO to Katie*
    *MOJO to Bob and his Family*
    *MOJO to Dearborne, Michigan*
    *MOJO to Antika’s Mother*
    *MOJO to Antika and Family*

  49. Mojo sent. Hope it gets across the Atlantic in time. Not quite sure where Iowa actually is – somewhere in the middle I believe – so if someone sees some lost Mojo scratching its head and looking lost, please point it in the right direction. Thanks.
    Here’s hoping all goes well.

  50. My daughter has the same thing, to a lesser degree. Level 2 on both sides. I feel your pain. We’re with you.

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