Abby Lights the State Christmas Tree Tonight

From Michelle:

Sometimes it is so hard to write about what we are going through. It shouldn't be hard. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, did some fun Christmas crafts, and received many boxes of beautiful hand-me-down clothes from our sweet friends. We have a lot of sweet pictures to share. We have so much to be thankful for.

With Abby having headaches again, I find myself spending a lot of time praying, watching her and just holding my breath.

Thank you for praying for Abby's pseudotumo- induced-headaches (more here). Abby looks much better and is complaining about headaches less. Abby knows that if she complains, she gets to spend time at the doctor's office, and has to miss school. So I am still watching her very close. I really think she is doing better, but after our visit to the eye doctor on Wednesday, I am left with questions and concerns.

One big problem that intracranial hypertension can cause is vision loss. Until now Abby's vision has been perfect. Until now. This time they reported problems with her sight, that weren't there a few months back.

The plan is to do a spinal tap next week and check her pressures. If they return to normal, we will just keep watching her. If not, I want to take her to the best specialist I can find. Unfortunately they are in Ohio.

Today, Abby gets to meet the Oklahoma Governor and light the State Christmas tree at the Capitol. Out of the whole State, she and two other children were chosen to "flip the switch" on the tree.

Please pray that Abby would feel good and enjoy this special time. Please also pray that I would relax, so that I can help Abby have fun. Now that I have a game plan for the "what ifs", I am not worreied but I am sad Abby is going through yet another painful journey.

Thank you for praying for Abby, Avalon and Hannah Grace. Please also pray for a baby boy, Brock, who is battling leukemia and needs a miracle.