Fri, 27 December 2019 at 3:00 pm

Maia Shibutani Shares Touching Message Following Kidney Surgery

Maia Shibutani Shares Touching Message Following Kidney Surgery

Maia Shibutani is continuing her recovery after having surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from her kidney.

The 25-year-old Olympian took to her Instagram to open up about her recovery, which prevented her from traveling home for the holidays.

“This is the first time in 25 years that @alexshibutani and I haven’t celebrated Christmas together. I can’t travel, and he is visiting our grandma, Lily, and Po. This is also the first year since I was a baby (and couldn’t do anything anyhow) that I didn’t have gifts for my family. I couldn’t have planned for the past few weeks, but I was so disappointed this morning that I had nothing for them. I can’t go anywhere and online shopping has been far from my mind – but still! 🤦🏻‍♀️,” Maia wrote.

She continued, “When I shared this feeling with them, they reminded me that love isn’t about gifts and material things. Love and appreciation isn’t just about certain days of the year. Of course, they’re right. I feel so much love for my family. They’ve supported me through this challenging time and they always provide a thoughtful and balanced perspective. Tell the people you care about today, and on any other days, that you love and appreciate them – it’s important! Wishing everyone a peaceful day. ❤️”

We’re so glad Maia has her parents by her side and hope she makes a quick recovery.

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