Roller Coaster Day

Well today was very much a roller coaster day. I have been doing really good about keeping my faith, but today I just lost it. I guess someone else knew what kind of day it was going to be because this verse was in my inbox this morning: "Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD." Psalm 27:14 NLT I truly believe in my heart of hearts that this is what we have to do...just wait for our prayers to be answered. Today we had our MRI result reading with the neurologist. Can I just tell you how hard it is to hear a doctor say severe brain injury, lots of damage, possible aneurysm...it is HORRIBLE!!!!!! I think the hardest part for me is we have been led to believe by numerous doctors throughout this that most of the damage Luke had was to his brain stem area. It now appears he has various areas of damage throughout his brain. The neurologist would not give us a prognosis on what he will and will not be able to do...saying basically anything is possible. I firmly believe (after a complete melt down) that Luke will be healed! He will be able to walk and talk, catch frogs, ride his bike, everything a little boy should be able to do. The fact of the matter is...no one knows (and I know I have said this before) but God, and he has proven just how awesome he is by the changes we have seen in Luke. One thing we do ask for prayers about is, they did find what could possibly be an aneurysm, although could also be nothing at all. They are ordering an MRA to be done. This will give them a better look at the blood vessels. Please pray it will be nothing.

We also had our follow-up with the eye doctor. He wants to give Luke another month and see the results of the MRA before deciding on the surgery. More than likely he will do a surgery to move Luke's eyes to the center, then wait 3 weeks and do the eye lid surgery. He did encourage us to keep opening and closing his eyes, he feels it is working if Luke is starting to grab for items we show him. I did feel a lot better after our visit with him, as he seemed encouraged by the improvements we are seeing with Luke. Next week we do have a follow-up with Dr. Manwaring, the neurosurgeon, and also an appointment with an orthopedic doctor to get his take on Luke's left side. So, please, please, please pray without ceasing for continued improvement for our little Lukey. I will try my hardest to be patient while God works His plan for Luke...and no matter what ALWAYS to BELIEVE...there is a light at the end of this tunnel! Happy trick or treating!