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MRI results and other stuff

This week is packed with doctor appointments but the two biggies are out of the way. Yesterday we went to the ENT. We found out that Maddy has fluid on her right ear. He thought it was not infected yet but is giving antibiotics to clear it up because he doesn't want it to progress to something worse. We will check up next month to make sure the ear is clear. Be praying about that because if it's not we'll probably have to do a tube again.
Today we went to the appointment with the neurosurgeon in Ft. Worth. Maddy's MRI looks just the same as it did last year. That means her condition is stable and since she doesn't seem to be exhibiting any symptoms of tethered spinal cord we will do another MRI and another follow-up in one year. So that is a big praise. There is still nothing on the MRI that is showing why her spinal cord is lower than it should be. So we will just keep praying about that and see how God works.
Tomorrow we have physical therapy and then on Thursday she finally gets her new hand splints! This is an incredibly busy week for us with my papers and Aaron's schedule thrown into the mix so please just pray for energy and strength for us this week. I am soooooooooooooooo looking forward to Thanksgiving break, but I have a lot to be thankful for already with good reports from both doctors. Thanks for praying for us. Now I have to get busy and write my paper.

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bee said…
Did not know the spinal cord was still looking low. Will continue to pray that all is and will continue to be ok. I love seeing Maddy on the toy horse. Cute as a button!
November 16, 2010 at 7:21 PM
Blabber said…
I hope u can find time to get in some rest! Good luck on the papers!
November 17, 2010 at 7:21 PM
the libbys said…
praying for you! i think my life is busy, then i come read your blog and life is put into perspective. you're a great mom/wife, holly!!!
November 18, 2010 at 10:58 AM
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