If you follow me on Instagram, you know that Jilly had a seizure yesterday at preschool.
She was sick over the weekend, and fell off a chair and hit her head. Both of which are seizure triggers…so basically, it was as if the seizure planets aligned.
Her teachers were AMAZING. There is no doubt in my mind that their quick thinking and alertness to her subtle mood changes were instrumental in her quick recovery.
It was the shortest seizure to date (less than 30 minutes!) and took the least amount of meds to stop it (only 3 rounds…usually takes 5-6).
As she was coming out of her seizure, I whispered to her. Trying so hard to console her. She only seemed to pause and calm unless I talked to her about cake. So…on the way home, we swung by the grocery store and bought her her own cake.
She was too tired and groggy to eat any last night, but today….today we will have cake.
This morning she is alert, happy and mostly her normal self. (Usually she is hysterical, inconsolable, and so weak she can’t even sit up on her own.)
Thank you friends (both in real life and internet) for your prayers and support.
Thank you Regusci’s for texts that tell us dinner is ready and paid for…we just need to swing by and pick it up.
Thank you Lynette and Tess for jumping without question when you see my phone number calling.
Thank you modern medicine.
Thank you, most definitely God.
You are good.
Always.
No matter what.
And you know what? For as shameless a plug as this might be…November is epilepsy awareness month. We need more research. Donate to our team page here if you haven’t already.
Yesterday was proof of how important funding is. 50 years ago, my girl would not be downstairs watching Disney Channel wither her brother and sister the morning after.
Money doesn’t change the world. But it helps.
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Oh Jeannett, I have been praying since I saw your pictures on Instagram yesterday. So glad TODAY is off to a better start. Let that girl have cake!! Hugs from here!
I would add “thank you for Jill’s sweet tooth.” Good to have something to consul her with :)
May Jilly return to her normal I. Record time. May the cake be the best too! Prayers.
Love you all!
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Oh Jeanette, I am so sorry to hear this. I mean, thankful that you say it’s the shortest and with the fastest recovery time, but man, what a hard thing. I really have no words of encouragement except that I truly am praying for your family!
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So glad for modern medicine. And quick thinking preschool teachers. And mommies who get cakes. Because of course CAKE!
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Prayers and praises!!
So glad she is ok! Praying for you all!
Sweet Jilly! I pray for her. I’m so glad this time was not as bad. Although it has to be so frightening after all you have been through to date. I keep all of you in my prayers. Love the cake and I know Jill will enjoy it today!
Praying for your sweet girl and family and praising God for the quick response and recovery.
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HUGS!!
So grateful it was short.
So happy so is okay and has a wonderful teacher. My brother had this happen when he was in 1st grade and it was a horror story my brother and my mom went through with the school. It is wonderful to see that teachers understand kids needs better. My prayers ar with you and your family.
The pictures of that tiny girl in that hospital bed make my stomach flop around in a bad way…I’m so sorry you guys have to have this constant worry. It’s hard for me to even imagine. I’m glad that it was a short one this time and thank GOD for attentive preschool teachers!
I got my shirts yesterday – go Team Jilly :)
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I’m so glad she is doing better today. Poor thing. Those photos tell quite the story. Prayers for her.
~FringeGirl
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Jeanett,
My heart sank when I saw the pictures on IG last night and I’ve been thinking of sweet Jilly all day (and you as well!). So, so, so glad to hear she is doing well today. Sending big hugs to all of you. Team Jilly!
So glad she’s okay and doing well today! I missed out on buying one of those awesome bracelets. Will there be another opportunity?
So glad your Jilly is feeling better; Mama hugs, prayers, and cake are wonderful remedies.
Blessings,
xox
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So happy she is ok. Continued prayers for your family.
I was scrolling through these pictures today with Pandora playing in the background. Picture after picture of the most precious, pink tutu- wearing girl in a place that just doesn’t make sense. And somewhere down the page, I heard the words of the song playing in the background. It said:
“Two things you told me
That you are strong
And you love me
Yes, you love me
Your love is
Your love is
Your love is strong
The kingdom of the heavens
Is now advancing
Invade my heart
Invade this broken town
The kingdom of the heavens
Is buried treasure
Will you sell yourself
To buy the one you’ve found?” (Your Love Is Strong by Jon Foreman
So just know, someone in Oakland stopped today and prayed for you and your family… that you would feel God’s strong, strong love with you. <3