HEY ~ everyone ~ I'm back... :wave:

Missed you all… thought I would give you a quick update on the youngens’ and my whereabouts the past several weeks.

My father had a heart attach 1/8 and was air lifted into Tampa. On 1/13 he underwent quadruple bypass surgery. Since his release from the hospital they (my dad and mom) have been living with us. Now, during all of this with my folks I get a new boss in the office… He started on 1/12 - EE HAW… So that explains why I’ve been MIA for the past few weeks. BTW, dad is doing well and looking to me for guidance on diet exercise, etc. Funny how the balance shifts and the parent leans on the child for comfort and support. That one caught me a bit off guard I have to say.

Jake – WOW is all I can say… he is now 137 days without a seizure and progressing very well. He still is not talking, but he’s making so many new sounds, he responds to his name when called (most of the time as with any toddler) and I know that he signed for a drink as well as asking for a “dlink” a couple nights ago. He will carry a ball in one hand, kick or move a second with his other. He is trying with all his might! I can’t ask for more. There are still a few – please note I said FEW – little things that we are concerned with, but nothing like it was 6 mths ago.

Jenny – What a lady she is becoming! She is 131 days without a seizure. We have had a few “normal” teenage run ins and we saw a bit of a slip in her grades this past grading period. But the grades are nothing that she can’t overcome with a bit of help. I’ve spoken to the school counselor and we will be working on her schedule for next year as a group taking into account several different angles that may help her out. And I’m prepared to get a tutor for the rest of the year if need be. And the rest… well nothing that any other teen and parent has not been through.

So Art, get the little paper punchy things ready and every one join me in a little Friday afternoon :bouncing: ~*~ Happy Dance ~*~ :bouncing:

I want to hear how everyone is doing…

Lisa T, saw your post – keeping my fingers crossed.

Jessie, how is the implant working? How is your little girl doing?

Amy, how are you feeling – puking, tired, need a nap lol, the baby? Both of you doing well I hope…

Paula – I so hope you are still loven life. I’ll raise that glass of wine in toast tonight – “To the wonderment of life, both in good times and those less joyous!” Give Rebecca a big hug for me girl!

Art? Are you able to drive, still taking the bus?

Lindy, how is Tiff? ... and you to girl?

Jennifer, I’ve caught up with you for the most part! Thanks for being here for all the new parents that I may have missed!

KayakMom? Thanks for the well-wished whispers!! Thought I would take the chance and SHOUT it for a change!

I know that I’ve missed people here and I’m sorry… but please give me an update all the same.

Grumps? Kitty Mom? And any other lurkers…

Love and light to all of us!

(((HUGS))) to all my E family!

Lisa and kids

I have been missing you sweetie, but I can defiantely see you have had your hands full!! Glad to hear your dad is doing better.... and I'm so happy to hear about Jake and Jenny!

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I'm actually at my record too of 17 days of no seizures! :cool: So Topamax seems to be my wonder drug.

Take care sweetie and I hope to hear from you soon! :wave:
Lisa

Hi Lisa
Soooooo glad to hear that everyone is doing so great. Things are going ok for me as for the implant it is still to soon to tell. I went a couple days ago and had it turned up and I go back in 3 weeks to have it turned up again. I am currently at .50 whatever they call them and it needs to be at 250 to really do any good if i understood her right.Although I have this we are still looking for treatment options because she doesnt think it's gonna do much for me, so as of right now she wants me to go to my other doc and get something to stop my periods and she is also working on sending me to Minnesota to Mayo. There is nothing more she can do for me.That didn't feel to good when she told me that as she is suppose to be the best doc in the Des Moines area and she cant help me :( .So once again I play the waiting game and wait to go to Rochester. Again it was good to hear that things are going so well for you guys I hope it continues :) Take care Jessie

Lisa,
How the heck are you? glad to hear things are going well for your family and i am sorry to hear about your dad. hope he is doing good as well. i have to make this a short one cause my doughter is in teh process of mashing mac n cheese in her hair, and i figure she isnt done so i might as well wait to pick it up. heaven forbit she ate like a human being. lol. i didnt get this till saterday so i am giving you a saterday "happy dance".
well my smiley's wont work so saying it will have to do.
"HAPPY DANCE". hahahaha! havea good one and keep the good work up sweetie.

jen

HEY ~ everyone ~ I'm back... :wave:
I know that I’ve missed people here and I’m sorry… but please give me an update all the same.


OMGOSh!! How did you remember everyone like you did??? I am so glad to hear things are going great for you! Sounds like you are off and running after a shaky beginning to a new year!
Tiffani is doing good. Our results didn't come back the way we wanted them too...but we are moving forward!! As always!!
Glad to hear from you again! Take care
Lindy

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for your posts and encouragement with all that you have going on in your life... Wonderful to hear that your father is doing well and that Jenny and Jake are too! Every day without a seizure is reason for Happy Dancing! Enjoy your weekend!

tkdmom96 (Vicki)
mom of Katie, the most courageous young lady I know

Lisa - Thanks for thinking of me. I am driving again! I'm going to punch holes into a sheet of purple paper and a clear transparency just to make the whole batch sparkle. Up into the air they go! I'm so happy for you and the kids.

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