We received the results from Mattie's neurological test. The MRI was unchanged so the brain stem malformation is no worse (great news) and the EEG shows that she is not having seizures (praise God). The next step will be the Heart Doctor. She has an appointment for Jan 31. They are trying to work her in sooner, but for now we will have to wait.
After talking to numerous doctors yesterday, they decided that Mattie may be suffering from severe anxiety which is making her physcially ill. After all she does not have a normal life for a 14 year old, but I will say we are so thankful for the life she has! They have started her on a new medication that will hopefully help her deal with some of the surprises that life seems to bring her. She is a strong willed young lady and will deal with whatever comes her way!
We are asking that you pray for everyone to be healthy for the next few weeks as we are going to the mountains for a few days to enjoy Thanksgiving. We are looking forward to a trip that does not involve schedules and doctor visits. Our family needs a little break from the day to day bustle.
Thank you to all of our prayer warriors! God is good ALL the time!
Hope you're on the road to recovery soon! And y'all have a great, relaxing trip; you all deserve it! Glanced beside my laptop and saw Liz's bookmark obit. She loved Maddie so much!
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