Pages

Sunday, October 27, 2013

UK Military family stays strong with love

War hero burned in Afghanistan: 'Birthmark threatened to disfigure my newborn baby's face'
The Mirror UK
By Sarah Arnold
27 Oct 2013

Martyn Compton was horrifically injured by a Taliban bomb seven years ago and has endured an incredible 500 operations

Lance Corporal Martyn Compton has suffered more than most people could ever imagine.

Seven years ago he was horrifically injured by a Taliban bomb. Since then he has endured an incredible 500 operations.

Four years ago, he and his wife Michelle – who has remained steadfastly at his side throughout his terrible ordeal – thought they had finally turned a corner when they were happily anticipating the birth of twins.

But, tragically, it was not to be. Michelle went into labour at 22 weeks pregnant and lost the babies they had so longed for.

The following year, they finally started a family when their son Archie, now three, was born.

And when last year Michelle gave birth to their baby girl Coral, they felt that at last their life was complete.

But just a week later their happiness turned to dismay as a ruby birthmark began to appear on Coral’s face.

It ­threatened to close her eye and led to part of her lip being damaged.

Martyn said: “Coral was born perfect. A few hours later I noticed what looked like a bruise on her head.

"A few days later the birthmark appeared and started to rapidly spread. I have just endured my 500th operation.

"The thought of my beautiful baby girl going through any of the pain I’ve suffered was unbearable.

“Our initial reaction was, ‘Why us?’ after everything we’d already gone through.

"But then Michelle said, ‘She’s a fighter just like her daddy so she’ll pull through’. And thankfully it’s looking like she will.”
read more here

No comments:

Post a Comment

If it is not helpful, do not be hurtful. Spam removed so do not try putting up free ad.