Twelve days of no seizures!

I believe this is a record. I can't remember the last time she went this long with no seizures. Annie is so chatty, smiley, and yesterday she even started making kissing noises with her lips. She is just so darn cute. (Yeah, your kids are too.) I keep thinking I need to do another video.

I've been putting her in the walker-gait trainer for a little longer each time, and she's getting the hang of it, with less screaming. "Less" being the operative word. Anyway--the gait trainer thing is going to work I think, at least to keep her upright and exercising her legs.

This evening, Bill took her for a stroll around the church while I watered some plants, and after we got home and I carried her back into the house, I asked Annie, "Where is that pretty girl in the mirror?" She turned to look behind her and then quickly looked in front of her and found the mirror, and that little blond, blue-eyed girl. For months, we would stand in the entryway and she showed absolutely no interest in the mirror or who was in it. Now, it is so exciting to SEE her look and comprehend what I'm saying.

I'll tell you, after spending months of feeding information into that little head, and not knowing if any of it was sinking in, that ready smile, bright eyes, and happy response is such an answer to prayer. I think that as she begins to eat, and move her tongue around, she'll add to her repetoire of sounds, and then begin to talk. Her sounds are changing as it is, and she is beginning to mimic sounds, volume, and rhythm on command. She also gets completely quiet and listens carefully when I sing her favorite songs. (Or maybe she's just hoping I'll stop.) Anyway--huge steps, no seizures.

Jean

On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many. 1 Corinthians 1:10-11