Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Putting One Foot In Front Of The Other

Well, Jeff, Abbigayle and I are home from our very emotional day in Winston-Salem!

We met with two of the doctors who cared for Claire and reviewed her autopsy report. Following the meeting we were able to visit with another doctor who cared for her! They have reviewed her case numerous times and brought in colleagues within other specialty areas to discuss her case (and care) with!

We really did not hear any new news! In most ways that was a relief. It was determined that Claire did have a cerebral AVM. In layman's terms, she had a cluster of vessels deep inside of her brain. They all concurred that there could not have been a worse place to have this malformation. Even if diagnosed it would not have been operable!

God truly showed us mercy the day that Clarie died, and for that we are ever so thankful!

Thanks to everyone for your love, support and encouragement! We are certainly at the beginning of a very long journey and continue to be amazed at the outpouring of love from everyone! You have been a powerful testimony to the staff at Wake Medical Center!!

3 comments:

karaann said...

I'm glad that things went well today and I pray that things will continue to be a blessing for your family. I love you all! Kara

The Rectors said...

How awesome that we are in the hands of a God who crafts every detail of our story, knowing just what we will need and just when we will need it. My prayer is that everyday you see another glimpse of how and why He's crafted your story in this way. I think you've only seen a glimpse of how He'll use your family and your story to impact others for Him!!!
Thanks for making a pit stop with us last night!
Hugs today to all of you,
Kim

dowings said...

Thank you so much for your prayers for Jonathan. He is on his way home from Boston, and doing very well. It is truly an act of God, a miracle he did as well as he did. You have been on my mind a lot lately. I really miss Claire and spending time with your family. Hopefully we can do something together soon. Love you lots, Deborah