Nigel Jonathan Tan
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Nigel Jonathan Tan was born on 27 November 2001. Though full-term, he weighed only 1620 grams, and showed signs of respiratory distress soon after birth. He was diagnosed as having a rare genetic defect in the 8th chromosome, and had major cardiac anomalies like PDA, a constriction in his aorta and several holes in the heart, one of which was quite large and flooded his lungs.
He spent a total of 19 months in ICU, surviving constant ventilation, major cardiothoracic surgery, repeated bouts with the nastiest hospital infections, hepastoblastoma (a pediatric liver cancer), major liver surgery and of course, his tracheotomy. We are so proud of his fighting spirit, and so overjoyed that he's now been home for almost a year!
I praise and thank God for Nigel and all He's doing in Nigel's life, and in mine. It's been a journey which has taught me more than all my years in education could have... the things in life that really matter, the things that endure. Faith. Hope. Trust... And the very real love of an awesome God."
Edeline Tan
