Seizure strikes again...

We've been having such a fun time counting Luella's seizure free days... today she made it to 174 days and that's where we stop this time. Shortly after reading "Silverlicious", saying bedtime prayers with Luella asking God once again to take her "seizures away forever", singing bedtime songs and hugs and kisses... she had a seizure.

Luella has had a cold. I thought she was getting a little better but was hit with some chest congestion and now a cough today. She didn't feel hot at bedtime but did have a fever of 101 after her seizure. Thankfully the seizure stopped all on its own tonight without any meds - not common for a bedtime seizure so we are thankful for that. She immediately went into her shivering - which she does after almost every seizure. I asked her if she was cold and she replied "Yeah" - another thing she doesn't often do after a seizure. I gave her some ibuprofen and hopefully she doesn't spike another fever during the night. I snuggled a bit then left her to sleep. Then I shed my tears.... I will have to tell her tomorrow that she had a seizure.

But... we are grateful for 174 days. That was the longest EVER! And we'll look forward to the next big long run and hopefully that starts tomorrow!

Celebrating 150

On Monday, January 30th Luella celebrated  150 days of seizure freedom!!
	She has blown past her previous record of 122 days set last summer! We are SOO excited for her. Of course we had to celebrate a little bit... She requested pizza so when she got home from school she helped me make some yummy pizza. (She LOVES to help in the kitchen!)

She also requested a cookie "cake"... basically a giant 14" chocolate chip and M&M cookie that I made and decorated for her! She was thrilled! SUGAR HIGH!??! (Thankfully she was smart and scraped most of the frosting off before eating.)

It's amazing to see her keep going everyday. She prays every night for God to "keep the seizures away forever".... I pray that too. I know that when that next seizure comes, she will just pick up and start the count again without missing a beat. She is so strong.

I have to say last Saturday when Jim suggested we go tubing as a family, I had a teeny tiny part of me inside that wanted to stay home and keep her safe and not risk a seizure. I knew I couldn't do that. She is enjoying life and all it has to offer and we want her to do all that she can! We went and we all had a terrific time! When the rest of us were tiring out, SHE was the one wanting to stay even longer!

Brave Luella ready to hit the hill!

Luella having a great time tubing!

Love family times like these!

We feel so grateful for these last 153 days now, and look forward to each seizure-free day Luella is granted going forward! We pray for God's will and thank you all for your continued love and support, and most importantly, your prayers!