Home Again, Home Again, Jiggety Jig...

In a happy turn of events yesterday afternoon, we were proclaimed FREE!  The neurologist came in to see MaKenzie and told us that indeed, she is having seizures.  We discussed treatment options and made followup appointments for her to be seen in clinic.  As the doctor was leaving, we asked if she would need to stay in the hospital for observation as she started her new medicine.  He said, "Well, she can have seizures as easily at home as here, so I see no reason for her to stay."  Love the honesty there. :)  Really, he said it with as much kindness as he could, it was just funny to me.

So, we're home.  We suspected that MaKenzie would be more motivated to improve here at home than there in the hospital.  It has been great to see her and Jared playing together.  This morning, Jared came over to MaKenzie and said, "MaKenzie, how is your head feeling?  Better?"  And MaKenzie said, "Yeah, I'm better." 

Their relationship is so precious.  Mom told me that all day yesterday (before we came home) Jared was kind of 'down' and kept saying he wanted to go to bed.  I wish everyone could have seen his reaction when he saw MaKenzie come through the door.  When the nurses asked her who her best friend was, she answered, "Jared".  And it's the truth.  They are twins through and through--incomplete without each other.

So, for now, we are continuing to encourage MaKenzie to rest and we are keeping a close eye on her.  This morning, her balance and coordination actually DO seem improved, as do her eyes and speech.  Hopefully that will be a continued trend for her.  We so much appreciate everyone's prayers while we were in the hospital with her and we hope you will continue to keep her in your prayers as she recovers.