Brain Surgery Tomorrow

[BabyGirl Rosie]

That is amazing news! Sending prayers for relief with the pain. But the no seizures is awesome!

[EarthAngel]

That is wonderful news! No seizures!! Praying he continues to heal and sending you all hugs!

[TwoforFun]

So happy to hear the good news. The stitches look beautiful and his on the road to recovery.

Positive thoughts and wishes going your way. XOXO

[yorkiemini]

Whoo Hoo! Great news. Gave me goose bumps
Keep the faith

[lovespandp]

Wow what a story- I loose out on so many threads!!

Kim,

I am so glad to hear your son's surgery went well- That is going to be some scar!! I agree with the Mohawk, I think that would look pretty bad As$!! All the ladies will flock to him after that

You have an amazing family, to go through something like this and still keep your head up high, as well as keeping that faith is truly amazing!!

I will be praying for you and your family- and of course your son. I will pray he keeps having an amazing recovery, take it day by day- Hopefully they can find a better pain med for him so he is able to get some relief.

Never stop believing....

((hugs))

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by KimInMD

Just to update everyone, the pain meds made Corey itch, and he's had a bit of a hard time with pain management, but it's getting better. Now for the great news. Drumroll..... He has been seizure free all weekend. He's had three days in a row with NOTHING! Not even small seizures! I am in awe, sitting back and watching this miracle unfold before my eyes. For the first time in years, I see hope in my son's eyes. I am one grateful mom. Still trusting. Still believing.

A wonderful, wonderful, miracle! God is indeed, Great! Bless his heart.....I can only imagne how thankful you all are, but especially you son! Seizure free!!! What a wonderful way to start the rest of your whole new life!!!

[sophias mommy]

EEEK! What wonderful news!!

[yorkietalkjilly]

Just amazing news. It's stunning to even think of the change he's undergone let alone to actually be living it as you all are. Our healthcare system is truly fabulous and Our God is an awesome God.

[Perrella]

Oh thank you dear God. I'm so thrilled for your son, I'm in tears! Bless you all.

[stanziog]

Such wonderful news about Corey. Continuing prayers for a full recovery, seizure free, and a healthy life. Thank you God for Corey's wonderful results.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by KimInMD

Just to update everyone, the pain meds made Corey itch, and he's had a bit of a hard time with pain management, but it's getting better. Now for the great news. Drumroll..... He has been seizure free all weekend. He's had three days in a row with NOTHING! Not even small seizures! I am in awe, sitting back and watching this miracle unfold before my eyes. For the first time in years, I see hope in my son's eyes. I am one grateful mom. Still trusting. Still believing.

Oh wow! I don't believe I missed this update! This is just fantastic news! Praying hard that his recovery continues to go as well! WooHoo!

[rubymoon2072]

continued prayers for healing and that corey remains free of seizures 4-eva!!

[KimInMD]

I reread this post again. I am in awe at how each and every one of you reached out to me and my family. I felt every prayer, and hid each kind word in my heart. I really was prepared for the worst, since things went so wrong during the last surgery. Corey was having so many seizures every day. A few months ago they drilled 6 - 4" holes into his skull and inserted probes into his brain that would record the seizures. Results from that determined his brain was seizing 24 hours a day. After a big one, he would sleep for awhile. He would be confused, very nauseous, weak and have a migraine-like headache. Most times he would feel better in an hour or so, though he would still be weak. No sooner was he feeling better and another one would hit, starting the process all over again, sometimes 15-20 times a day. He was so weak and thin. I was watching this child I love, mentally and physically die before my eyes. He'd have seizures at night, disrupting his sleep, and he has fallen so many times, breaking his nose and other bones, and causing numerous brush burns, lacerations, and bruises. He no longer worked or went out with friends. He tried living with his brother (he wouldn't listen), but was too sick and had to move back home. I worried if he was around bodies of water, or near a stove. We couldn't leave him alone. Some months his medicine was $800. a month. No, we don't have that kind of money, but what are parents to do? This was so much more than simply "having a seizure". A sick child changes the dynamics of the entire family. My other three kids have been amazing, and supportive, despite missed birthdays (while he was in the hospital), vacations cut short, teasing from classmates etc. Corey has had these seizures for 23 years, so all their lives, they have dealt with a sick sibling.
In the last few days, Corey has had a couple of 3-10 second seizures. When they are over, he is fine again. There is no nauseous tummy or headache. We can live with this. It's an annoyance, but not debilitating. The brain is still in trauma from the surgery, so it is still possible that they will fade away with time.
I am sharing this window into our lives so that you will begin to understand how BIG this miracle is for Corey and our family. Could God have "fixed" Corey many years ago? Yes, I suppose He could have, but for whatever reason, He did not. He doesn't promise those who trust Him all sunshine and rainbows. He doesn't promise us that we will always win the race. But He does promise us strength and endurance to run the race.
I have received many PM's in the last week and a half. Everyone was so kind and encouraging, but I also read stories of incredible pain and struggles. There are so many YT brothers and sisters out there who are hurting, dealing with illness, loss, fear, exhaustion, and broken hearts. I had no idea. I see you on YT everyday, posting pictures and cute stories of your sweet little fur babies. Yet when you log off, your lives return to the battleground, and mental, spiritual and physical wars rage all around you. I sense that some of you are tired of fighting the battle. Please don't give up. God has not abandoned you. He hears, and He does care. It's not an accident you are here now reading this to be strengthened and encouraged. Even after 23 years of struggle, miracles can still happen! When you are out of strength, He will give you more, and you'll take another step, and He will give you more, and you will take one more step, then one more, and one more. Soon you will be running. You'll be back in the race! Please believe me. He brought us over a very large mountain. He's going to bring you over it too. I've been there. I know your miracle's waiting for you too.
Sorry that this is so long, but I've never been more compelled in my life to share. This isn't like me at all to get on a soapbox, but I know there are others out there who just needed to hear a word of encouragement today. Trust and believe.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Wow Kim. That was very well said and through your voice we can all hear how you are giving the glory to God. We don't always understand why. We don't always know when it will happen. But we do know he is there to carry us through the storms. Keep that faith, obedience, and spirit Kim. God sees it and he will continue to carry your family and Corey through this. Thank you for sharing this miracle. Continued prayers for Corey, you, and the rest of your family.

[DBlain]

oh my Kim this is the first I have read this thread or knew about your son's problem. Since day one of me being on YT you have been one of the nicest and sweetest people, always so kind and upbeat. Never in a million years would I have guessed what type of emotional pain you have been living for so long. Not only must you be very kind and sweet you must be a heck of a strong woman to shoulder this for so long, Corey is lucky boy to have you for a mom. I will be praying very hard that Corey does not have to endure anymore seizures. Give him a very big sloppy Yorkie Talk kiss from all of us here that are pulling for him.