Goodbye 2010!

I must admit - I'm not sad to see 2010 end, yet I am also not bitter about it. Someone asked Jason and I recently how we were dealing with all that happened to Alex without being bitter. Honestly, I don't know. Perhaps it's the 'peace that passes all understanding'; perhaps it is the prayers of others; perhaps it is a bit of redirected angst. For a while there I found it extremely frustrating to drive and try to find parking in the Glenrose's underground parkade, much more frustrating than watching my son try to make his left hand move without success. It just doesn't make sense.

Alex's EEG was inconclusive. Half the symptoms indicate seizures, half indicate muscles spasm, the docs really have no idea. They want to run another EEG and try to figure it out. As for Alex, he has started to be able to feel the 'dizzies' come on and can either fling himself onto the couch, hold onto something to steady himself or, the latest development - he has even managed to remain on his feet throughout the spasm without holding onto anything!

All the while, all throughout, Alex remains himself - inquisitive, loving and happy. Some kids cry and scream when they see the occupational therapist coming, but not Alex. He 'hides' and then pops out and runs to give him a hug! The physical therapists have constantly rearranged their schedules in order to keep Alex as a patient, and he absolutely adores them! He told me the other day that he wants to marry those two girls (didn't have the heart to tell him that they're taken).

I'm aware that some of you who read this are not Christian, or are not religious, while some of you are church friends and share our faith. Whichever the situation I appreciate your support and love and hope that you have been blessed by our story. While we would never choose to relive these past experiences we are also astonished by the highs and lows that have accompanied the journey. I never thought that watching a kid run could bring so much joy!!!

God bless you all and Happy New Year!