November is a month filled with emotion for me. It is the month Evan was born, the month he began having seizures and the month Dr. Weiner gave us back our son through brain surgery. November is also the month we launched SeizureTracker.com and we feel so fortunate to have given this resource to the epilepsy community. Finally, November is Epilepsy Awareness Month and that seems so fitting.
It has been five years since Evan had surgery and to this day it was probably the best gift we ever gave Evan. The first stage of his surgery was just a few days after his birthday and the final surgery was just before Thanksgiving. That year we celebrated Thanksgiving with a collection of families from different cultures, all facing their own unique challenges. We were brought together by different events and all sat down to celebrate the holiday together at NYU Hospital. I will always remember that as the most symbolic Thanksgiving our family has celebrated together.
I am so thankful for the experiences we've had as a family. I love that our home is filled with laughter and my favorite times are when we sit at the table, lingering over a meal, laughing and telling stories. I feel blessed to experience this almost every day. Aria and Evan bring so much joy to our home.
The two newest additions to our family, Dinky and Mindy, never cease to amaze me. Dinky watches over Aria as much as Mindy watches over Evan. I love to see how much Mindy has bonded with Evan, and know their relationship is crucial to her success as his service dog. She has responded to seizures we didn't know Evan was having and she is his constant companion. Aria dotes over Dinky and he is happiest at her side.
We have so many people in our lives who have offered support, guidance, and relief through this journey and we are forever thankful for each of you. Some of you may never know how much of a difference you have made in our lives.
I am also thankful to be married to a wonderful man who is always ready with a smile, a hearty laugh and enough love to feed my soul.
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2 comments:
You've brought tears to my eyes. . . again!
I am so glad my brother has you as his partner in life! You are a blessing to our whole family!
I celebrate your gratitudes with you, and am so thankful that Mindy and Evan are doing so well together!
Love to all of you!
Thank you Mary, I'm happy to be part of this crazy loving family!
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