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Light at the end of the tunnel!!!

7/13/2012

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So today is day 2 of our 2nd round of Biphosphonate (last round was in Feb 2012). Carter will get his 3rd day dose tomorrow and then I'm pretty sure, OUT THE DOOR WE GO!!
 Carter will be moved to the Trilogy 200. I hope the new trach has paved us a smooth path for living at home instead of in the hospital! I miss Lan & Cully sooo much!
Anyways, all is well here at the hospital, so far no pain meds are needed and Carters handling the dosages well, not acting like he's aching at all! Hes been ALL SMILES! Cheesing from ear to ear! God I LOVE my kids!  and I know everyones entitled to their own opinions but I guess I look at things very differently. Yes I've done alot of intervention in my children's lives to keep then not only here, but happy & well. Some ask why......?  Why...because they are my babies, my heart, my everything in life. As long as my children are happy then its reassurance we are making the right choices for them! With respect to others personal decisions, you just cant judge what your actions would be if in that position, UNTIL YOUR IN IT!
Letting go of someone you love is hard. Letting go of YOUR BABY is unbearable. I see it this way...no matter how much we intervene, if the man upstairs thinks its time to bring someone home, HE WILL. Our bodies are only so much of a machine. You can keep fixing parts but at some point others can break down also. I believe in fixing a few parts rather than parking the car to rust. Our world is too smart, sometimes too smart for its own good. But if you know me, you know im a go getter, a hard headed, wont back down to anyone, wont take no for an answer, and sure as hell wont let someone stand in my way for what i believe in! Whether Im pushing for a dream house, new car, cute clothes, or to CURE A DISEASE! I'll run that path full force until the goal is reached! Sorry, thats just me! So when it comes to my kids, yes I'll intervene, and i'll research, and learn, and be by their side every second everyday I can. Because I'm a FIRM believer in "IF YOU GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO FIGHT FOR, THEY WILL!!!  I ran into someone today, who simply asked was Carter, type 1 SMA. I replied yes only for them to smile instead of frown at me like most do, and then she said, "Yeah my brother is type 1 also! He's 25 years old!!"

Until today I have never heard of any type 1's over the persons that I know whom is 23!  Everyday gets better. I'm holding on to that. And to those who "LOST' their battles early.....your battle was not LOST! Your plan was different... you left your mark somewhere as was planned. And your presence pushed the existing that much closer to the goal. Perhaps gone, but never forgotten...we still love you! 
   Okay enough venting for today! my baby's waking up, so we're g
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Ramona Smith Lachney
7/13/2012 03:09:47 pm

I'm so glad little man is doing better and prayers will keep coming your way. God bless you and your family

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Johnelle
7/13/2012 03:33:43 pm

Heart,
You don't worry about what others think (I know you don't you're your mom's daughter...lol~and these are YOUR children) as long as there is a shown amount of FAITH, LOVE (it is shown through their eyes even if they can't speak) BREATH, STRENGHT, HOPE,HAPPINESS, ECT....we can go on and on~you as a mother do as you know best~just as you have been doing..BUT you as a Person to find a cure for this awful disease, again I have to comend you on that too~I know it is HARD but with your Faith and all of our faith and Armor of Angles we have around your family, I stand and Pray for NOTHING mote than a miracle for you and your all..Love and Prayers!

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Lyn Garden
7/13/2012 05:05:42 pm

Brandy i think you are a wonderful mother and i agree never give up !! To be honest someone asked me why you dnt just let him go ? I replied would you just let your child go,i dnt think so !!!! Hes not brain dead,he has a smile ,hes happy and as long as hes here and can keep fighting,YES his mother needs to do whatever it takes to keep him here !!! No need to worry about what others think,any mother that loves their child,if they were in your shoes they would do the same thing..you have more courage & strength than anyone ive ever known and i continue to ask prayers for you and all your family and that god be with ya everyday !!! very proud of you & mark and you keep your faith and god will help you get through it day by day...god bless you and you deserve mother of the year award and if i had anyway to give you one i would !!!!! may god always give you strength and help you to be strong !!!!! :)

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Jane
7/14/2012 01:21:30 am

Brandy you are such a great mother. I'm so proud of you for fighting for your sweet precious boys. I'm with you all the way. Love and miss you guys so much

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