It has been a rough patch of road for Kathy. Since last week her headaches have increased and gotten stronger. In fact it got so bad last Saturday we had to rush her off to Sharp Emergency in San Diego. The doctors viewed her CT scans and stabilized her most extreme aches and pains. Everything pointed to her earlier diagnosis, overdraining. After 6 hours in emergency, she was ready to come home and hope for a better Sunday. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were like an up and down elevator, headaches, nausea and earaches came and went without warning. What's going on with this picture?
With a future of daily headaches, Kathy has decided the following. If she doesn't show marked improvement over the the weekend, we will move forward and have her valve replacement surgery as soon as possible. What will this entail? Dr. Kureshi will go in and reopen the incision in Kathy's head and replace the current valve with a new valve. The new valve will allow for less drainage, allowing Kathy's brain to regain its normal fluid and pressure level. Her many symtoms should go away, including deliberating headaches. Let's cross our fingers!
Even with mini-disasters daily we are so grateful for just having Kathy at home. Her parents have spent the last two weeks with us and have supported her and the family greatly. She is such a strong trooper and fights daily with little complaint.
Thanksgiving is a time to thank everyone for the love, support and prayers for Kathy's recovery. It is impossible to comprehend how important all of you have been to our family! A Thanksgiving poem for you:
Autumn leaves are falling, pretty colors everywhere.
With a future of daily headaches, Kathy has decided the following. If she doesn't show marked improvement over the the weekend, we will move forward and have her valve replacement surgery as soon as possible. What will this entail? Dr. Kureshi will go in and reopen the incision in Kathy's head and replace the current valve with a new valve. The new valve will allow for less drainage, allowing Kathy's brain to regain its normal fluid and pressure level. Her many symtoms should go away, including deliberating headaches. Let's cross our fingers!
Even with mini-disasters daily we are so grateful for just having Kathy at home. Her parents have spent the last two weeks with us and have supported her and the family greatly. She is such a strong trooper and fights daily with little complaint.
Thanksgiving is a time to thank everyone for the love, support and prayers for Kathy's recovery. It is impossible to comprehend how important all of you have been to our family! A Thanksgiving poem for you:
Autumn leaves are falling, pretty colors everywhere.
Thanksgiving day is almost here, another day that we may share.
The things we take for granted are blessings from above.
The things we take for granted are blessings from above.
The needs He has provided, were given to us in love.
Let's give thanks for what we have, bow our heads and together pray.
Let's give thanks for what we have, bow our heads and together pray.
As we join our friends and family, on this Thanksgiving Day.
1 comment:
A blessing of thanks for Kathy and her family as written in James 1:12
Blessed is the man (woman) who perseveres under trial, because when (she) has stood the test, (she) will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
With love always,
Elissa
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