Here are a few photos from our low key Christmas Eve and Christmas Day plus the photo from visiting Santa. As of today, all family Christmas celebrations are complete. We spent the holidays with friends and family and had many different celebrations. We are so lucky everyone comes to us to visit. It is just too hard to take Logan out of town.
Logan had an EEG, MRI, and blood work the week of Christmas. We have results on the EEG and blood work. I hope to hear about the MRI this week. The EEG shows he is having generalized seizures in addition to the tonic-clonic seizures he already has. The generalized seizures are firing from both sides of the brain. We have increased one of his medications. If that doesn't help, we will switch to a new medication.
The blood work was all normal. They checked his liver, thyroid, ,blood counts, electrolytes and more. So glad to hear everything else is working as it should. I am beyond anxious to hear about the MRI. It is so hard waiting. I will update when I get the results.
As for 2014... another great year in the books. Logan stayed out of the hospital and out of trouble! He continues to enjoy preschool. This year he stays awake for most of class. He is less interactive but this may be due to medications or the constant seizures he has been having. We had Logan's Make a Wish party last summer. We had such a blast at the party and enjoyed the many friends and family that came from afar. Thanks to Aunt Theresa and the Girls and Uncle Mike and Aunt Jane for coming from such great distances. We look forward to 2015 being another year of thanks for Logan's health and happiness. For all he overcomes day in and day out, he remains a rock star. I can't wait for each and every cuddle session with him this year and to see what new adventures we will come across.
As for Miss Lauren, she started Kindergarten last fall and loves school. She is a great student. I hope I can say that when she is older too! She is totally into Frozen right now. What a suprise! She completed two levels of swimming and wants to start dance classes. She had a great summer hanging out with her dad and neighborhood friends. Joel took some time off from work for about eight months. He now works at a school as a cook. He has an amazing schedule that works well with our hectic lives. He is the glue that keeps our family together these days. He keeps Lauren in line, makes sure we are fed, and keeps things up around the house. I don't know what I would do without him. Plus he has an amazing work schedule with holiday's, school days, and summer's off. We are so blessed to have the ability to have jobs that work so well with our lives. I continue to work in the Emergency Department as a Supervisor. I love what I do each and every day. The challenges keep me on my toes and the people I work with are THE BEST!
We have welcomed the new year and are quickly approaching a difficult Anniversary to celebrate. Joel's sister Leah passed away last year January 6th. We miss her so very much. Every family gathering, every holiday, and every milestone come with feeling as though there is something missing. I know Leah is always there with us and looks over all of us but it's so hard not to hear her laugh, see her new haircuts, what makeup she bought at Sephora, and watch her be an amazing mother to Taylor. We are so proud of Taylor and we know that Leah is guiding her every step of the way. Taylor has taken so many changes to her life in stride. She is doing great in school, continues with cheerleading, and continues to enjoy hobbies she and her mother shared. Taylor has her drivers license which brings new independance. It is weird to think she is driving and will soon be graduating from high school. When I joined the Zacher clan, Taylor was in elementary school. Time flies way to fast!
Welcome 2015! I am excited to see what adventures we will come across. Praying for good health of all familly and friends, strength through good and bad, and lot and lots of laughs and hugs!
All the best to you and yours,
Rachel
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