Dear friends and family -



Thanks for visiting Georgia's page! As most of you know, Georgia had been struggling with worsened seizures since January 2010. She subsequently underwent seizure surgery which resulted in a functional hemispherectomy on July 21st at Denver Children's Hospital. We really appreciate all of the kind thoughts and prayers that you have showered on her (and us!) - please keep them coming! We hope this website/blog can be an easy way for us to keep everyone informed on how Georgia is doing. Bare with us...we're new at this!


Love - Rick and Alicia







Thursday, July 22, 2010

we have smiles!

Picture to follow when we have time to upload them...but Georgia is doing really well this AM. Her pain is under control, she took a few sips of water (laced with meds), pointed to things in the room, blew a kiss to her little sister and SMILED! We even have a little bit of movement in her left arm and leg. What a fighter!

We wanted to post a link to a wonderful organization we found when researching seizure surgery, The Hemi Foundation. We were hoping to not be official members, but now that we are, we thought we'd pass it along so you can read about hemispherectomies as well as the many stories of hope.

http://hemifoundation.intuitwebsites.com/welcome.html

Thanks so much for all the thoughts and continued prayers - we are so lucky to have such caring and loving friends and family.
Posted by rick and alicia at 9:57 AM

6 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 22, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    We are thrilled to hear Georgia is doing so well! Please don't hesitate to call us if you need us to take care of Desi or anything else.

    Dawn and family

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  2. MargoJuly 22, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Hey Alicia and Rick and girls and all your family! What a long night it must have been and we are praying for your continued strength and peace. Glad Georgia is her spunky self and that we can take this "journey" with you on the blog.
    Of course, don't hesitate to ask if there are any needs on the homefront.
    We will be waiting, (and praying) and looking forward to seeing your car pull into the driveway with your precious girls! Much love, Margo and Walters Fam

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  3. UnknownJuly 22, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    So good to hear this! G is a fighter like her mom. Thinking if you all and sending positive thoughts and vibes. Love to all!

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  4. LisaJuly 22, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    What a Strong little girl!!! Hoping for more good news to come!!

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  5. UnknownJuly 23, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Smiles and movement! As predicted, she is a strong wonderful little trooper... one step and one day at a time, the summit shall be conquered!
    Go Georgia!

    Thoughts and Prayers.

    G.

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  6. chris kronerJuly 23, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Sounds like Georgia takes after spunky Grandma Susan. Keeping you all in our prayers. Please remind Susan and Lewis the Circle of Mercy just gets bigger. Love, Chris and Ray

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