Sat Dec 20, 2009

Hi everyone! So I wish I could say that everything is the same and that we are moving closer to Blake being discharged from Rehab. However we got some disheartening news last week. Blake's MRI showed that his tumor had slight growth. So at the beginning of the new year we will be going to talk to oncology/hematology. They are going to get Blake on some sort of treatment plan. We wont know what kind of treatment until we go talk to Dr. Shore. I also talked to Blake's neurologist about his seizures. I found out that he has epilepsy and most likely he will have to be on seizure medicine for the rest of his life. Dr. LePichon said a small amount of kids outgrow their seizures, but due to the scar on his brain he thinks this is unlikely for Blake. I know Blake has suprised us before, so I still have hope! Due to him not being discharged from therapy and us looking into treatment this means, unfortunately I wont be able to return to work in January like I hoped. I still hope that one day I will be able to return. I really loved my job-and my class!! I have such an amazing group of parents and children. I miss them A LOT! I also have such INCREDIBLE bosses-to whom I cant thank enough for all their support and understanding.
So other than our recent news, Blake is doing really well in therapy, and he is such a happy kid. We are going to continue to look at the positive. We still have a lot to be thankful for. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers! I know you all are thinking of us! It really means a lot to us! Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas! I know I am looking forward to spending the holidays with our families!