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Meet Me at the Corner
A former newspaper reporter who has lived in Franklin for nearly 40 years, Marjorie is active in several Franklin and Hales Corners organizations.
Raising Money, Raising Hope for Cailinn Lynch
By Marjorie Pagel
Sunday, Nov 2 2008, 07:21 PM
Brian and Kelly Lynch, of Hales Corners, were ecstatic to become first-time parents on May 8, 2008. Their daughter, Cailinn Maureen, was born at 9:07 p.m., weighing 5 lbs. 6 oz. and measuring 18 inches long. She had a full head of beautiful brown hair with red highlights.
Soon after her birth, a blood test determined that this darling little girl had a rare and serious chromosomal disorder. She was to spend four long weeks in intensive care before coming home. On August 6 she was readmitted to Children's Hospital because of breathing problems. Later that month, doctors surgically inserted a tracheotomy tube to help her breathe, and on August 19, Kelly wrote in an online journal, which she shares with family and friends:
"Cailinn had her trach placed yesterday. It was a rough day for all of us, but Cailinn is so strong. She slept most of the day, but is already starting to perk up today. I've never know a stronger person. We can clearly see the improvement in our beautiful daughter. It's a little hard, seeing her with all of her 'accessories', but knowing that she is breathing so much better and is more comfortable is a precious peace of mind. We know now that we made the right decision."
Then on September 25 Cailinn had heart surgery to correct congenital heart defects. The little girl came through that surgery triumphantly as well. One month later, on October 25, Kelly posted this note: "Well, we are getting closer to going home! . . . Cailinn came down with pneumonia last week and some other respiratory challenges, as well as a slight tummy bug. She had a really high fever and was very sad, but fought through it like the little trooper that she is. . . . She never fails to amaze me. She is doing very well, and smiles & talks to us all the time. She is probably the happiest baby I've ever met."
The latest posting tells about a special benefit for Cailinn that's being organized by a family friend, Michael Stickney. The benefit, to be held on Nov. 15 at Waynz World of Recreation in Waukesha, will be a family event with food and beverages served and games of volleyball, bean bag toss, and ping pong. There will also be a silent auction and raffle.
Michael writes: The cost will be $25 per person. If you can't make it please feel free to send a donation on your behalf. Please RSVP to Michael Stickney 630-802-1380 or send a donation to 1569 S. Carriage LN, New Berlin WI 53151. Also, if you can donate anything for the auction, it would be much appreciated. For directions to the event visit waynzworld.com.
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