Two seizures hit Ruby this past week. We hadn't seen any significant seizures for almost a year, until this past Monday and Tuesday. I HATE seizures. I feel so incredibly helpless when Ruby seizes. All I can do is sit there and hold her hand and pray she snaps out of it. It is awful to watch.
I had a few tears about the seizures on Tuesday. Things have been so stable with Ruby lately and seeing the seizures again reminds me of the reality of her seizure diagnoses. A seizure could take her anytime. Not a fun reality to live with.
After the tears, I called neurology and told them what was going on. They recommended we increase the dose of one of Ruby's meds. I am always hesitant to do this for fear of overmedicating her and causing her to be a zombie. Even so, we followed the neurologists advice.
I am hesitantly thrilled to report that we haven't seen a seizure since Tuesday! I am so thankful the meds seemed to have halted the seizures for now. I am also reminded that God is in control and I am not.
I surrender to his plan for my life and for Ruby's life. I am blessed by His peace and joy, even when tough stuff happens. I have my moments, but soon after, God reminds me that He holds my hand through all of this.
Ruby's giggles this week blessed my heart....
3 comments:
oh my word that giggle is infectious!
so many continued prayers for sweet Ruby. Glad that it seems the meds are working so far.
I just love her - someday we're going to get our girls together - I swear they were separated at birth!
Kelli, it's moments like these when we realize how much we still hold on when we think we are surrendering, eh? I ache with you on the having to wait out the seizures. I hope this med works, and may you have courage to fight for that stubborn joy. Always good to read your words. Peace, spot
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