Amanda Update #1

Hi friends,
Well, tomorrow, Friday January 18th, we start messing with Amanda's medications in preparation for her testing in the seizure lab at Vanderbilt Hospital. The upside to this is that finally, after 12 years of what feels a bit like wandering in the wilderness waiting for answers, we may finally be closer.

Right now, I'm sitting in an airport waiting for a flight that is hopelessly delayed, thinking it's as good a time as any to start chronicling our journey. I suspect at this point that the testing will lead to brain surgery, though Bob is reminding me to take one step at a time. I wish I could, but of course, my thoughts always lead to the next place, and I can't help but wonder where that place will be.

Today, some of my team-mates at work laid hands on me and prayed for Amanda and our family. It was a profound experience. I am so lifted by their prayers, and over and over again, I am hearing from others who are reminding me that they are praying for us. I know that if God created Amanda, he can control the details involved in her body and her brain.

I've met a bunch of new friends on an epilepsy e-board. I have not participated in one of those for years, but now that things are getting pretty heavy-duty, I'm experiencing a desire to connect with other folks who have been through the same thing we are going through now. Many, many of the folks are very encouraging.

Yesterday, Amanda had a seizure at school--and this is before we removed the med that has been giving her fairly decent control. The next week, prior to her admission into the hospital, will be very, very interesting. Hope you continue to watch here and read her updates. And we covet your prayers!