kev
Im guybrush threepwood
Very sorry to hear that Ivan. I hope you can get through OK in the end mate- every penny will be worth it of course. It hits home how lucky we really are in this part of the world at the moment.
My daughter was born with a congenital hip dysplasia, and despite doing everything OK, running, jumping, her left leg is already around 5~7cm shorter than the other. We've talked to our doctor, that indicated another doctor in Sao Paulo (for those that don't know, it is the biggest city on Brazil). This other doctor is the best on the whole latin american for children hip surgery. I contacted him by phone, exchanged a couple emails, and today he gave me the price quote for the surgery: around $11k! Maybe it doesnt sound like it is too much for US and Europe folks, but here it is a lot of money. We're thinking of doing some shows with friend band's but still, it is lot of money. I am still like 'WOW', and later I'll figure out what to do. i don't have much stuff to sell besides my SG and my car, so I'll see what to do. My wage barely pays my bills, so I still do know. Anyway, a father has to do what a father gotta do, so I'll find a way.
Ivan
God works in mysterious ways, and I know everything will end up great.
I can only speak for myself and my contribution was just a small one...still, I don't think it was God who told me to donate.
usually it's better to putyour trust in friends or even in humanity/people (that's risky one though) than in the tooth fairy.
Ivan: hope it's all gonna end well for your family and especially your daughter.
Trust in your friends, your own skills and abilities, do what you can (I'm sure you're doing that anyways) and I'm confident you'll get this done.
don't rely on some imaginery friend to give you money, real friends are the safer bet.
(nothing wrong with believing in god, if that's what you're into, but even christians admit that people have a free will, god will not make them do anything/make them help you, if people help you it's because THEY are good, give THEM credit for that)