Sunday, June 8, 2008

June 8th Update

We are doing so great on seizures now. So much that we try not to even talk about them around here. It seems to be a bad omen when we do. I will quietly ask Allison. " had any today" she will shake her head no and we smile at one another and go about the day. Inside we are SCREAMING with delight but still trying to remain grounded and realistic. Today makes day
10 seizure free. God has been so good to us, and his progress up to this point is just plain and simple a miracle. The healing hand of God at work.

We can tell a difference in him as well. His eyes seem brighter than ever, he sits and plays with his toys for extended times, he is aware of everything going on around him, he laughs and plays with his sister and he is starting to really mimic motions and sounds that we make. We pray that this trend continues.

Katelin continues to do ok. She is still in Huntsville Hospital. She is getting insulin injections 4 times a day and blood checks 4 times a day. Just like epilepsy, this is a very confusing thing to manage and treat. I had no idea the involvement that is required to keep a diabetic child going. I drove over this morning to visit with her and I was able to do the blood check and insulin injections myself. She is running a fever and they are working on finding out whats causing it.
Pray for her please, I can't imagine being 6 years old and being faced with what she is facing for the rest of her life. It seems as though the enemy is trying to knock us down again. As before with Dawson we are committed to take this and turn it into something positive. Please pray for our family as having two kids with special needs is already turning into a very exhausting adventure.

We love you All

Jeff and Allison

3 comments:

Danielle said...

I am SO thrilled for Dawson! Wonderful news! He truly is a little miracle baby...and it's just so moving to follow as God continues to move in your family's life!

We'll be praying for Kaitlin too!

Wow. It's SO not fair...but I learned a loooong time ago that life isn't. But that God is faithful even in the broken parts. I'm sorry...and we'll be praying.



...danielle

DanyWhit said...

My heart goes out to Kaitlin and Dawson. I am in tears this morning as I read the update and Dawson and find out this news about Kaitlin! Bless their sweet little hearts!
I love you guys,
Rudy

JSmith5780 said...

Positive thoughts being sent your way. I hope the SF days continue and that Kaitlin is doing better soon!