May 21, 2006

We have had a busy week and a half since our last update. We ended up back in Arnold Palmer Hospital last weekend with seizures. Luckily it was only an overnight stay and we returned home on Sunday. We had started another medication Saturday morning after the first episode so Samantha now takes two different medications to try to control her seizures. We had a busy week going into school a few hours a day and trying to spend some more time out in the fresh air. She had several small very brief seizures throughout the week up until thursday morning. Her medicine she started last week has a very slow increase but she has been doing much better the past 3 days. We spent a lot of time in the pool, planting flowers and playing games this weekend. She seems to have a lot more energy and does not require long or frequent naps throughout the day anymore. To Kurt and I it seems like her personality is shining through more and more each day. She is starting to have more interest in things and the stamina to follow them through which is so nice to see. Her and Christopher went from one activity to another Saturday morning, just like old times. I think it made us all feel good!! We end our weekend with a smile and hope that we continue to have peaceful days ahead. As always please keep praying for Samantha.
All our love,
Audra, Kurt, Christopher, & Samantha