Also, in addition to prayers for Jackson, one special little girl, Sophie, (www.oursweetsophie.blogspot.com) is undergoing the same surgery Jackson had in September. However, her resection will be on the left side of her brain. Today is the first part of the surgery where the surgeon places the grids and monitors the activity the rest of the week. They will do the resection this Friday, May 29th. Sophie is such an amazing child who has done so well in development despite the infantile spasms. They tried many drugs and none were ever effective in control.
Her mom, Elaine, is just as wonderful! She is so strong and such a sweet friend. They have been so supportive to me and Jack, and even visited us when we were in the hospital in Detroit after surgery. They had come up for testing for surgical candidacy.
Elaine is 34 weeks pregnant right now!!!...away from her home outside of St. Louis...for approximately 2 weeks. Sophie was actually scheduled to have surgery in late June, but there was a cancellation and they came to Detroit in less than a weeks notice. A lot in a short amount of time! This week is going to be difficult for them, as they will not get a lot of rest and Sophie will not be too comfortable with grids. Please keep the whole Coleman family in your prayers! We pray and hope for a smooth, peaceful and successful surgery for Sophie!
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Thank you so much for your comments left for us. We so appreciate you guys and their is comfort knowing sombody out there is walking down the same road we are and understands. We too continue our prayers for Jackson and for you. Sending lots of love and prayers from us to you!!
Meghan,
I am a friend of Elaine's. Could you please email me at
jmezines@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Jennifer
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I received the special little bear on Friday...so adorable...thank you. You have been an amazing friend and a huge support through this whole process. Your whole family has been supportive with such sweet comments. I am so glad we had the chance to meet. Jackson remains in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Meghan,
I am Elaine's sister and I have been following your blog since the first time Elaine asked us to pray for Jackson. Your family and Jackson especially has been in my thoughts and prayers since the first time I read your blog. Jackson is such an amazing little boy who has been through so much yet he always has a wonderful loving smile that melts my heart.
Thank you for sharing your story with us and for being there for my sister, Brandon and Sophie. I wish your family all the best and most importantly a full recovery from IS.
Warmest Regards,
Erin
Just a quick hello to let you know we haven't forgotten about you.Tera keeps us updated and she told us about the "new" developments ... so sorry but entirely hopeful that things WILL resolve quickly.Jackson is an amazing little guy who has already proved that he can overcome anything!Take care and thank you for your support and wonderful comments and prayers over these last several months.We are so grateful for each and everyone of them.
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