1 year ago...

One year ago I first witnessed one of Erica's seizures. At the time, we didn't realize what we were dealing with. So much has happened in this past year, so much has been learned, and so much is to be celebrated. Erica has been seizure free for FOUR months!! Her life has resumed to that of a normal 12 year old girl...whatever that is. :-) She is full of life, enthusiasm, and teenage attitude. 

3 Months Post Surgery

Still seizure free! Erica is enjoying being able to do anything her heart desires! We have also begun to finally feel comfortable enough to allow her to babysit Sam. We actually had a date night!! More to come. :-) 

Cool Pictures from MRI and CT Scan

First MRI picture of the tumor. White spot on right side. 

This picture below was taken during her Wada Test. You can see the wire on the lower right side being sent through her artery.

This next picture below was taken during the CT scan while they placed the head frame on her head. You can see two of the four pins that were secured in her skull to keep frame in place. 

In the picture below, you can see the laser fiber that was place in the tumor. This picture was taken at some point during the "burn". 

This colorful picture of her brain is just cool! Not exactly sure what it tells us. 

This picture shows the black hole where the tumor once lived!

This last picture is a neat profile picture of Erica's head. 

Heading to CT!

Booked our flights and are super excited to finally be able to visit family and friends in Connecticut. We will fly into Hartford on Dec 25 in the evening, and we will stay through Jan 6.  Looking forward to saying goodbye to 2013 and welcoming 2014!

Student of the Month!

Erica was recognized as one of Preston Middle School's Student of the Month!  We are so proud of her.

Mrs. Baker and Erica

Look what I can do!

After many months of restricted activities, Erica enjoyed her moments of getting back in the water and on the ice. She described this week as freeing!

And yes, she is supposed to still be taking it easy on her ankle. 😳

Oh...and about her ankle...

She had a check-up with her Orthopedic doctor last week.  X-ray looked good.  She no longer needs to wear the walking boot.  She has three more weeks in an ankle brace and has been cleared for light activity.  Doc said it is okay for a little Tae Kwon Do and ice skating, but nothing intense.  Another check-up in one month.  Whew!