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Bye bye HUG (Hôpital Uni. Genève): Glen's first step to freedom

23.03.2025

An overwhelming moment of relief and gratitude - after an intense time in hospital, we are finally allowed to go home with Glen. His road to recovery is not yet over, but we are full of hope and confidence.

First steps, artwork and a new milestone

13.03.2025

Today, Glen has taken his first unassisted steps, created a beautiful work of art and moved from the intensive care unit to the normal paediatrics department.

Intense challenges, but also intense joy after the operation

09.03.2025

This week we celebrated emotional moments and significant progress on Glen's road to recovery. From the first breath of fresh air to the return of his sparkle, discover the small miracles that give us hope and joy.

Glen's heart is beating strong: huge progress!

04.03.2025

We are excited to be able to share another update on Glen today. Every step he takes is a reflection of his strength and our shared belief in miracles.

Update 2nd March 2025

02.03.2025

Glen is receiving amazing care from the HUG paediatric team here in Geneva. Last night he had a particularly caring nurse who always gently said ‘tout va bien’ (all is well) to him when he woke up shortly.

Update 28th February 2025 – Evening

28.02.2025

I'm incredibly happy and thankful to let you know that the final operation step was successful! The history of our messages had quite a different tone than yesterday!

Glen's wonderful progress

28.02.2025

Glen has made impressive progress. We report what the doctors told us this morning.

Update 27th February 2025 – Evening

27.02.2025

Today was a really exhausting day for Glen and for us. The best way to describe this is to show you the history of our messages:

Update 27th February 2025 – Morning

27.02.2025

The surgeon has just given us some brief feedback.

Glen will now be taken back to the operating room and it will be tested whether his chest can be closed again.

Challenging Heart operation

26.02.2025

Glen had a challenging heart operation today.

Thank you so much to everyone who has remembered Glen and prayed for him. We continue to appreciate your prayers. Your support gives us strength.

Heart operation postponed by approx. 2 weeks

14.02.2025

Glen's planned heart operation has been postponed by about two weeks due to an emergency at the hospital. Until then, we are enjoying the time and spending a few days in the snow.

Thank you so much for the many messages and gifts that have reached us during this time. Your support gives us strength and hope.

Next challenge at the age of 9

24.12.2024

After 9 years, Glen is facing the next challenge of another major operation. Thank you for your prayers.

Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier (Song: "I stand by your manger here")

23.12.2024

Listen in to German Christmas song: "Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier"

5 Years after Heart Surgery

24.12.2020

In this video I share how Glen is doing almost 5 years after his severe heart surgery.

Liecht ids Läbe (Song: "Light into your Life")

16.12.2020

Listen in to our Swiss-German song: "Light into your Life"

Merry Christmas!

24.12.2016

We wish you a wonderful Christmas. Thank you for all your prayers and support towards Glen.

Finally another update

09.06.2016

Glen is now 4 months old & the next challenges await him. Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts towards Glen.

Welcome home, Glen

16.03.2016

Miracles do happen! Glen was able to come home 2 weeks after his second big operation. Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts towards Glen.

Glen's second operation was successful on 29th February 2016

29.02.2016

Glen's second heart operation on the 29th February 2016 was successful. Thank you for your prayers. The first 2 days after the operation are still very critical.