Louisiana is at the hospital with her son, Johnny, who suffered a bad seizure; she writes from his room while he sleeps. She writes of the helplessness she is currently feeling.
Thursday, March 22, 2007, 7:15 a.m., D.S.T., Nashville, Tennessee~
Dear Kendra~
I am sitting here at the bedside of my son, Johnny, who is in the hospital. He was rushed to the ER yesterday evening after suffering an episode of status epilepticus (a prolonged seizure). Thank God the ER team was able to stop the seizures, but now Johnny is drugged and is sleeping like a baby.
The good news in this ordeal is that Johnny hasn't suffered any permanent brain damage, which is a huge relief. He will be fine, according to his primary pediatrician, Dr. Emmons, but as for me, I don't think I'll be fine.
I think the stress of finding out about Rebekkah was what brought this seizure on. One minute, the kids were in the yard, playing happily; the next, they were screaming about something. When I went to check, I found, to my horror, Johnny convulsing in the grass. It was frightening, very frightening. I knew once I saw his blue face it was a bad seizure, the worst he's had in a while.
I have been at the hospital all night, scared to sleep, for fear something would happen; thankfully, nothing did. Johnny managed to hold his own during the night: his vital signs are stable, the medication is working, and now he is sleeping heavily. He is a bit on the pale side, but otherwise he looks pretty darn good, even with being hooked up to tubes and monitoring equipment.
I have been calling Bill to keep him updated about Johnny. He has been a nervous wreck almost as much as I have. He is home with the kids, and I am sure he is wondering when I will be home. Well, I work today, so I won't be home until three or so.
I want you to pray for Johnny. He could really use them; he is having a very hard time in dealing with the news about Rebekkah. He has been in tears (or close to tears); this is the saddest I have seen him in a very long time, and it worries me. Now he is in the hospital, and there's no telling when he will be released. It may be today sometime, it may be in a few; I don't know; I am waiting to see Dr. Emmons now. Will let you know about what is going on as soon as I find out more information.
Take care, Kendra, and God bless you always!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tennessee, Louie May. ;(
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Reviewed by d. k
3/22/2007
How sad for Johnny. You have most certainly brought out the circumstance in such a realistic manner. Another great write!!
Epilepsy is very serious, indeed - and utterly terrifying. Years and years ago, I had a friend who took them, and my heart broke for him.
He taught me how to stick his wallet in his mouth if it ever happened while we were walking or at the library, etc. Also, severe migraine headaches can promote them, and any former brain injuries.
They are just now really learning more about them. God bless you for bringing it to the fore, and God bless Johnny.
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