December 14, 2006

We have had quite a few rough days this week. Samantha was having a lot of trouble walking. She was complaining of dizziness, blurred vision and upset stomach. Hoping we could come up with answers other than disease progression for these symptoms we forwarded her PET/CT scan to her neuro surgeon who confirmed our suspicions that her ventricles were now draining to much. They said they were almost non existant which would certainly cause the symptoms she has been experiencing. They can not promise that it will fix all her symptoms but they did think she would be feeling/doing better in a day or so. We pray for that too.

We also received some very heart breaking news about the passing of our little friend Colby Steigerwald. Colby was only 5 years old and he battled this horrible disease for 10 long months. He was such a brave little boy who will remain in our hearts forever. We ask that you say a prayer for him and his family, some of the nicest people we have ever met who we hold very dear to us. No parent should have to endure this pain.
Please continue to pray for all the families and children that are going through this battle.
With love & hope,
Audra, Kurt, Christopher, Samantha, & Jason