Doctor Update

Today we were presented with our options regarding Kaylie's final surgery. She has had several seizures and, praise the Lord, they are all on the right side. However, the seizures are happening in the front and back areas, so they are recommending a "functional hemispherectomy". This procedure is her only hope (apart of course from a miracle of God) for seizure freedom. It will come at a high price: the sacrifice of some vision in her left eye and paralysis of her left hand will be permanent. 

The next several weeks and months are going to be difficult for Kaylie and our family. The surgery will be at the end of this week. After surgery she will stay in the hospital 7-10 days to recover, then she will be sent to a rehab center for 2-4 weeks of therapy. 

We greatly appreciate your continued prayers for our sweet girl. One specific request: please pray that she won't need a shunt, that her body will be able to absorb the spinal fluid that is usually absorbed by the brain matter that will be removed.