Monday, May 20, 2019

One Year After Brain Surgery

October 2017: Cavernous angioma diagnosis.
February 2018: pregnant with 4th child!
April: craniotomy and stroke during surgery. Awoke from surgery with left side hemiplegia, vision loss, and central nerve pain.
May: Three weeks inpatient rehab.
June - Sept: Returned home to family, unplanned appendectomy, weekly outpatient rehab (PT).
Sept: Baby Ruthie arrived safely, completing our family of 6!
February-April 2019: Intensive outpatient rehab (functional neurology).
April: Walking, driving, and caring for the kids full time again. Reduced hemiplegia. Some vision restored. Central nerve pain still strong. More therapies to come as time and money allow.


Songs:
Stand In Your Love - Bethel Music & Josh Baldwin
Survivor - Zach Williams