Two weeks ago, Mom and Dad and Dr. Thiel (the doctor we're working with in California) decided that Dr. Thiel needed to see Katelyn Grace as soon as possible. One week ago, Mom and Leslie left with the baby for California. They were gone for Mom and Dad's 25th wedding anniversary on the 18th, and will be gone for Christmas as well. Hopefully they will come home around the 28th or so. It will be our first Christmas separated. But we'll just reschedule! :D
Please pray for wisdom for Dr. Thiel. We believe he is a Christian, and he has been absolutely wonderful to work with. His son had both Down syndrome and epilepsy (a type called Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, which is nearly impossible to control), and is now seizure free through his father's treatments.
Pray for Mom and Leslie. The Lord has been good in providing a good, safe, economical hotel, good rental car deals, and so many other things. Leslie has her kitchen set up in the hotel room, which is not an easy situation (and I speak from experience). They've had their hard days ... like the time there was a late-night Christmas party going on that kept them up half the night; then the keys got locked in the car the next day; and once they were finally on their way home, they missed the exit and ended up having to go miles out of their way. : ) But not all the days have been like that, thankfully.
Oh, and we have some good news! Leslie says that Katelyn Grace has maneuvered herself into a sitting position twice!!! All by herself!
We have really come to realize recently how dangerous these seizures can be. Actually, we're thankful in some ways that she's not crawling or walking. Any seizure would make her fall. And she has them all the time. Hopefully we'll figure them out before she becomes extremely mobile! Also, we're just praying that they're not causing brain damage.
Thank you for your prayers for our sweet little baby!
And Merry Christmas!
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Thank you so much for the update, Lauren! I have been wondering how Katelyn Grace has been doing.
I will continue to pray for your family and Katelyn Grace and also for Doctor Thiel to have wisdom in how best to help her.
In Christ,
Sarah
P.S. After reading your post, these verses came to mind. I pray that they will be a blessing and encouragement to you.
"Blessed be the LORD, because He has heard the voice of my supplication. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart exults, and with my song I shall thank Him." Psalm 28:6-7
merry christmas from the Hiotts!
I had a suggestion form an old Raspberry's employee, Karyl Lee.
It's a place called Santa Monica Homeopathic pharmacy.
www.smhomeopathic.com
It has the best homeopathics in the country, and the most experience with 3 generations of homeopaths. We're all praying for Katelyn Grace and your family...
merry christmas and God bless!
-Andrew Hiott
Sarah, thank you for the encouragement and your prayers! Merry Christmas!
Andrew, it's wonderful to hear from you. Your comments and interest have meant so much to our family. Mom has been to the homeopathic pharmacy in Santa Monica several times, and that's where we get all of our homeopathic medicines from. Thanks, and Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas Fitz family!
Although I know it is hard to be apart during the holidays, I also know that it is much, much harder to have a little one who is ill.
I am lifting Katelyn Grace, your mom, and Leslie in prayer and believing that they will have a productive trip in California.
It is encouraging that Katelyn Grace is learning to sit up on her own - but of course, I know you all just want your happy baby back.
Praying in Fl,
Michelle W.
Merry Christmas Michelle! Your prayers mean so much to all of us!
Great post Lauren dear! I'm praying for Katelyn Grace, your Mom and Leslie! I'm sure you all missed them on Christmas. Love you!
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