New year and finally a new post!

So I guess it's been more than awhile since I've commented on the lives of the Brittons'. Where do I even start... Since my last post Lettie has continued to have seizures, back to daily, sometimes two in a day. They have gradually become more aggressive, just like our pre-surgery seizures so as you can imagine, very disheartening for us. I guess I haven't really posted in awhile cause I just hate talking about these... they seem to be taking up a large chapter, better yet volume, of our lives and I'm just tired of it and honestly angry. Mostly bitter on a daily basis. I'm sure most parents with a special needs child would empathize with how I feel...just crummy most days. This is not at all how I thought things would be post surgery, but I guess it can be best explained as, " God is in control." I will not lie and say that my faith has not tested during these times because it totally has! I don't want you to think I'm asking for sympathy because this is the life God has given to us, the children God has given to Mark and I to raise and we will take this challenge and do the very best we can given the circumstances. I will say to you that I do often yell and cry in the car on the way to therapy when it's just me and Lettie and say life stinks right now and just pray it gets better or that I will learn to handle it better.

We are currently on week 6 of our new med, Lamictal and seizures continue...and actually seem to have gotten more aggressive since our visit in December. We return to Vandy in March and will do another EEG and see what it says. As far as development, nothing really new. She still doesn't talk or crawl or walk and can only sit up on her own for about 20 minutes. She can't really chew like a normal child her age, mostly we mash up food for her like mac n cheese or spaghetti and she still drinks from a bottle. She has some movement from her left shoulder and elbow but nothing functional and doesn't really move her left leg much at all. She is however getting tall and HEAVY! I know this very well because I am her current and full time transportation source everywhere. My back and neck have informed me of her recent growth changes! She is such a sweet baby though and we love her so much. She absolutely adores Jack! She lights up when he kisses and hugs on her. Gotta be thankful for the sweet moments with her.

By the way, we have also re-inherited our old house recently! The family that was supposed to buy it has now moved to a new state and new job so if anyone is interested in a home in West Knoxville let us know! Just another thing to add to the list of unfortunate events in our lives right now! Have I mentioned already how crummy things are right now!