Sunday, May 9, 2010

Amber had her surgery on Friday. They cut open her skull and put 90 electrodes in her brain which are sticking out her her head. These monitor brain activity. The next step is waiting for her to have 3 seizures to locate where exactly the seizures are coming from and fix it. She had a seizure night before last, so we are still waiting for 2 more. My dad has talked to my uncle only a few times and that is where we are getting our updates. Amber is awake and talking and just waiting. Poor girl could be in the hospital for days. I am just happy that at this moment all is well. It is also reassuring to know that she is at one of the best hospitals in the US for brain surgery. (UAB). I will keep you posted as I learn more. Thanks for all the prayers and support, I am going to show these blogs to Amber after she is out and I am sure she will appreciate the love. :)

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Amberlee

My closest cousin growing up is having brain surgery tomorrow. She has suffered from Epilepsy for about 10 years. She can't drive or get a job or do any of the normal things a 21 year old girl should be able to do. Hopefully this surgery will fix that! She is really excited for the surgery and for life after Epilepsy! Tomorrow they will cut open her skull and remove part of her brain! Scary! last week she shaved her head in preperation. Her brother and boyfriend shaved their heads too. I talked to her just a bit ago and she is calm and ready to go. Please keep her in your thoughts and pray that tomorrow goes well!


Love you Amber!!