We arrived home yesterday evening after spending a week at my parent’s home in CT. I wanted to update before leaving the hospital knowing it would be difficult once I was back with the rest of my crew. Unfortunately, IPhones have some serious issues in Manhattan. I went to update the blog and my phone completely locked up. I was convinced I was headed to the Apple store to trade it in when it miraculously began working again 45 minutes outside the city. Anyway I digress…Gabby is doing great!

Gabby was hooked up to a 12 lead EEG throughout the night prior to discharge. I was told to press the button if I saw any seizures. I said to the nurse half-kiddingly, “I better not see any seizures!” That night I had to press the button twice. My stomach was a pit of hopelessness and then I woke up. Don’t you love the relief that comes when you realize it was just a really bad dream! Just when you find yourself in the midst of complete despair and you have only to open your eyes and the nightmare is over. It was just a dream! Thank you, Lord! Gabby’s EEG looked NORMAL and we have not seen any seizures since surgery.

Gabby has recovered amazingly well. She came through surgery without a hitch. Her incision is healing beautifully. She has her healthy glow back and her endurance, even from last week, has improved immensely. She is eating better than she has in months and is trying new foods.

Gabby still LOVES the song “Big House” by Audio Adrenaline but just today she began requesting a new favorite. I have to admit I’m relieved.:) You can only listen to a song so many times. “Get Down”, also by Audi Adrenaline, is her new favorite. Yes, Gabby likes to rock out and her joy is contagious!

I have found the lyrics to this song to be sooo true. Especially the following excerpt:

In your weakness He is stronger
In your darkness He shines through
When you’re crying He’s your comfort
When you’re all alone, He’s carrying you

He has truly lifted us up and carried us through all of this!

I promise to post some video of Gabby “getting down”.:)

Love,
Kelly