Category: Isaac Update

Hi all,

We arrived in Miami yesterday afternoon. 
Isaac had staring seizures almost non-stop the whole way here.  When
they did stop, he slept – praise the Lord.  They continued throughout
most of the evening, until around 9 PM.

He then decided since Daddy and Mama were in the room with
him, it must be a slumber party!  And with Isaac – he is always the LAST
one to sleep at a sleep over!!!

Finally around 4:30 the morning, he decided
it was time to stop singing and get some rest. ( now,
but  at 4:30 this morning. LOL!)

Right after he went to sleep, he had 3 grand mals – 30
seconds, 20 seconds and 45 seconds.  Now, of course, he is sleeping
soundly and won't wake up to eat before our doctor's visit.

That's ok, though, he needs to sleep some, or
he'll be incredibly grouchy.  I'm just praying we'll be some place
convenient when he does choose to wake, because he will be famished! 
(We are working on self control with our little man, but when his tummy
is hungry, most of his control goes out the window!)

So, we'll meet with the doctor at 9:15 this
morning.

Thanks for the
faithful prayers.  I know my God is hearing them.

Alesha

Isaac's
seizure activity has increased the last couple of days.  Last night and
all day today he has had the small seizures coming in clusters. 

Praise the Lord, they have not increased
to the point that we need to medicate him.  We're trying to avoid
giving the "heavy duty" meds, so that he will be clear for the doctor's
visit.  If we give those meds tonight, there will be no seizure activity
for the next 48-72 hours.  We NEED the doctor to SEE some seizure
activity, I think. 

Our
doctor did mention that they might do a new kind of test on him to
determine whether he is a candidate for surgery.  I don't relish the
thought of another surgery on his little head.  (We've had 4 major ones
already.)

We are
almost ready to pack up the truck tonight.  Then in the morning, we can
feed Isaac, and hit the road. 

I sure would rather be in church tomorrow.  We have missed so
much church during the last month and I really miss it – the fellowship,
the singing and the preaching.  My preacher never preaches a dud!  It's
always SO good!  Whether it's stepping on my toes or blessing my soul,
the Lord always uses him to speak the words I need to hear.

On a positive note, I made Isaac some
new toys today.  He loves to chew on things, especially tags on toys. 
My mom had the idea to use shoe strings and ribbons to make a toy for
him. 

 

I've kept up the idea and make him new
ones especially when we're traveling.  These are the ones I did today.

Of course, Daddy insist that I make them
"not girly"!!!  So I hope you can see I included ribbons with
basketballs and fish bones on them!!!!!  How's that for "not
girly"?!!!!  Oh, well, it's fun to do for him, and he enjoys them alot.

I'll update next time
I can.  We hope to be home sometime on Monday evening.

Have a happy Lord's
Day!

Alesha

Good morning!  I only have time
for a quick "Isaac" update this morning – was too tired last night!

He has had 2 good days, is eating and
sleeping well.  However yesterday evening, he started with the smaller,
shorter seizures that come in clusters.  He had them off and on
throughout the evening. 

We are praising the Lord that he slept well last night (at
least until about 5 a.m.) and the seizures did not develop into
something bigger.

We're
headed to Miami on Sunday for our neurologist appointment on Monday. 
Would appreciate the prayers for safety in that city!  And for a
productive visit.

Ya'll
have a happy FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alesha

Isaac update:  We upped his seizure meds today, and
so he wanted to sleep the day away.  Of course, we couldn’t let him do
that.  No seizures since Sunday morning, praise the Lord!  He’s eating
well, except that he missed a meal today due to his sleeping.  Silly
boy! 

My precious hubby has been fasting some
meals this week, praying for Isaac, his medical issues and some
equipment needs that we have.  I am so grateful for his Godly leadership
in our home.  I really didn’t appreciate it as I should until I read
“Created to be His Helpmeet” by Debi Pearl.  (excellent book!) 

Now I see what a true Warrior He is for
our family as he leads us in God’s way.  He had to miss a side job last
week, due to Isaac’s stay in the hospital, but yesterday we received a
card from a friend with the exact amount of money that he would have
earned on that job!  It takes a REAL MAN to trust God to do that.  (And a
real FRIEND to be sensitive to God to help meet that need!)

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Oh, I was able to re-pot some of my
plants on Sunday afternoon.  Nothing special, just a few green things
I’ve managed to keep alive for a little while.  And DH is going to
attempt to grow a yellow bell pepper.  We’ll see… 
Here’s my little babies all green and freshly potted.

the yellow bell pepper

a funny little succulent that my hubby’s grandmother gave
me

a spider plant

Then here’s some shots from our yard.

I have no idea what this is, but I know it must be a weed.

I agree with
“purpleamethyst76” when it comes to tree bark!

 

And finally a view
from underneath!  Pretty sky, huh?

Well, I guess that’s all for today.  “See”
you tomorrow!

Alesha

Isaac's had 2 grand mal seizures this morning.  We're
trying to avoid giving him the heavy-duty meds, if at all possible,
because we "lose" him for over 48 hours if we administer them.  It's a
fine line to tread.  We constantly pray for wisdom with that.

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Anybody know what the picture is on the right? 

I'd love to hear your guesses. 

I'll
post the answer tomorrow with some other similar pics.

Here
it is in case the one on the right is not clear to you.

Alesha