A very special anniversary

"Psalm 34" Number of posts : 54431 Mood :

Many of you here had a very special part in this anniversary, too. One year ago today, Michael had the major seizure that nearly took his life. The doctors had told us not to get our hopes up, because three hours had passed, and they still couldn't get Michael to come out of the seizure. They also told us that if he did survive, that we should expect brain damage. One year later.......my precious Michael is healthy and strong, with no brain damage and has even been weaned off one of his anti-seizure meds. What a joy that he's still with us - and that God still answers prayers. And what a joy to have friends like all of you who joined my family and RL friends in prayer for Michael. I haven't met any of you face to face yet, but some of you have become so dear to me that I couldn't love you friends any more if I had!

Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:38 pm

HOW WONDERFUL SAVANNAH!!!! I know exactly how meaningful those "anniversaries" are, trust me, I know....CONGRATS TO MICHAEL!!!

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Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:42 pm

Aww, that's wonderful!!!! grinsmiley

:woohooo:

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Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:42 pm

What a sweet thing to say, Savannah. You know we love you, too. And a happy anniversary to Michael!

Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:25 pm

Thats just wonderful

Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:37 pm

Happy Anniversary to Michael!! You're such a sweet person, Savannah!!

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Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:13 am

Savannah,
I am so happy that Michael is doing so well!! Your love and support got him through such a difficult and scary time in his life. I will continue to pray for him.

Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:27 am

That is a very special anniversary!! I am so happy to hear that Michael is now healthy and strong. Happy Anniversary to Michael!

Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:31 am

Wow! What a nice anniversary! I wasn't here then when that happend, but I'm still glad he is doing so good! happy1

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A very special anniversary Little

Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:51 am

This is excellent news :woohooo:
I'm so glad Michael is doing just fine! Cheer

Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:51 pm

When you have caring and lovingly persons around, like you are, Savannah, it's quite easy to improve your health!

CONGRATS, MICHAEL!!! I'm happy you are doing so well!!!! :woohooo: happy1

Vanesa.

Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:45 pm

Vanesa wrote:: When you have caring and lovingly persons around, like you are, Savannah, it's quite easy to improve your health!

You took the words right out of my mouth, Vanessa! Wink

Congratulations to Michael! Cheer

That is a miracle indeed. Thumbsup

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this is great news, glad he is doing fine...

CONGRATS

"Psalm 34" Number of posts : 54431 Mood :

Thank you, everyone! It was mid-day when I realized what day it was, and it almost made me cry to think of how close we came to losing him. He's one of the feistiest, funniest little boys you could ever meet. (I couldn't be biased, could I? batEyes

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Congrats Michael. You are an inspiritation to us as you continue to live life to it's fullest.
Savannah, you are special to all of us. This place is very special to me too because of the wonderful relationships that have formed here. You are a sweetie!! We love ya!

A very special anniversary MarilynKeeper

Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:03 am

What a special anniversary. I'm glad Michael's doing so well and hope he continues to have good health. And what a special friend you are to us all, Savannah. happy1

A very special anniversary MaureenKeeper

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Thank you all!

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Savannah I'm so happy for Michael!!! Thumbsup

I agree with with Savannah. You guys are the greatest ever. I would love to meet you guys one day. Love

Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:09 pm

Way to go, Michael! This is great news.

Subject: Re: A very special anniversary Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:18 pm

I remember this so vividly. You would think it was happen to one of our kids. How wonderful that Michael is doing so well. Did you ever get a chance to check out the link for those seizure dogs? I pray that Michael continues along this path and that his seizures remain under control.

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What a wonderful thing to celebrate - that Michael is such a strong little guy and doing so much better. My continued prayers for his health. {{hugs}}

A very special anniversary ChristinaKeeper2

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"Psalm 34" Number of posts : 54431 Mood :

Thank you everyone!

Cheryl, I did check out the link on the seizure dogs! It's really amazing!

We talked to the children on Monday, and then talked to April for a little while, and found out that Mikey has started his petit mal seizures again, now that they took him completely off his Keppra. SO.........they're putting him back on Keppra. I'm VERY thankful for Michael's teacher. SHE'S the one who noticed them - and petit mal seizures aren't easy to spot. If you aren't aware of the symptoms, it can look for all the world like the child is just ignoring you, or not paying attention. Thank the Lord, she noticed that something was wrong. If she hadn't caught it early, it could easily have progressed back into the grand mal seizures. So, he isn't ready to be completely off the Keppra yet. But the doctors had told us that stress can worsen a person's seizures, or trigger a return, and Michael has been under a lot of stress the last few months.

Thanks again everyone!

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