A Glimpse of Hope

The outpouring of prayer and support for Aubrey is overwhelming - and needed.  Every single prayer is appreciated, and we believe that God is using it to weave the fabric of healing that Aubrey needs.

Here's another update from Andy.

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Thanks again for all the prayer and support you're giving Aubrey and our family as we continue to keep watch over her and believe for God's best.

The day began with good news: Aubrey had a good night (think "boring is good").  The doctors eliminated one of her four seizure medications today, and she had no seizure activity throughout the day.  That's good.

We bought her some headphones and she's listening to her favorite music - "Orchestra!!!" - as she calls it.  I hope she's enjoying it.

Princess Aubrey

We were also blessed that the 15-year-old daughter of Aubrey's neurologist used her own money to buy Aubrey a princess crown and a stuffed animal (you can see them in the picture to your right).  I know, it's both touching and heart-wrenching at the same time.  You can imagine how we're feeling as her mom and dad.

Aubrey still has an enormous amount of spinal fluid that's draining out of her skull.  That means that swelling might still be an issue, but neurosurgery wants to begin trying to wean her off the drain tomorrow to see if it causes pressure in her head.  Hopefully, it won't.

As the doctors eliminate her sedating medications, it will start to wake her up a bit.  In fact, we saw some movement from her during the day.  She even grasped our hands.  I know that's probably a reflex, but it was just good to see her move.

This evening, Aubrey's arms and hands began moving, and her brain waves began to jump on the EEG monitor.  My heart started racing, because I was terrified that she was having a seizure (this could cause brain damage).  But when the neurologist came and reviewed the EEG, he said it didn't appear to be a seizure.  He couldn't be certain though.  So either Aubrey was showing signs of waking up, or she was possibly having a seizure.  We don't know.

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Here's how you can pray for Aubrey:

1. Pray for a continued absence of seizures.
2. Pray that the excess fluid will stop building up in her skull so we can take the drain out.

Aubrey and Lilly

Please also pray for Lilly, Aubrey's older sister.  She's starting to show signs of stress.  We're going to try to develop a more normal routine to help her relax, but it makes me hurt to see her carrying the burden of Aubrey's illness.

Thank you for believing for Aubrey and for praying for our family.  You are carrying us in faith.  We need you, and we are grateful for you.

Andy

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