Thanks to everyone who has been praying for baby Madeleine. She had her hemispherectomy yesterday in Detroit with Dr Chugani. I got the following update today from her mom Wendy.....

"Madeleine's surgery lasted 9.5 hours. We were updated every hour during the surgery. She has done really good. We are in ICU but are moving to the neurosurgery floor today. She lost perpheral vision in the right eye, I haven't seen her move her arm,fingers or leg but has wiggled her toes. Hopefully that will come with time and therapy. I wanted to let you know how everthing is and talk to you soon!!"

Amanda is having a great week! She didn't enjoy the front that came through last night but besides that, she is silly and going strong. She is losing the Topamax tan more and more each day. It is strange to look at her and not see that tan look. She is just as beautiful with a light tone to her skin as well. She has been doing well making choices lately. She also is on a "no" kick with shaking her head. We do get some "yes" nods as well but she thinks the "no" shakes are much more funny.

Katie is also having a wonderful week. She is loving having 3 kids here to visit, ages 7, 10, and 13. All the kids are having a blast together. Too bad Katie is the only one who doesn't have spring break this week. She is making the most of her afternoons with the kids though. I am sure she would love for them to stay a few more weeks.

I hope everyone is having a great week. God Bless!

Susan