Today's surgery will consist of the surgical team placing two probes somewhere in his brain, but not just anywhere, they will be going deep into the brain. Today they will keep Shannon awake so that when they get the probes in, he can give them feedback regarding how he is feeling. The probes are intended to be placed in the part of his brain that is causing his muscles to be in distress. He will be asked to solve simple math problems, perform basic fine-motor skills, and so forth.
I made a mistake in my last posting about the hospital Shannon is at. He is at Norton Hospital Brownsboro. I am just as impressed on my second trip here as I was the first. One of the nurses told me that they are working on earning fleece jackets by getting good survey feedback. I think they all deserve new cars.
Shannon was a little more anxious today than he was last week. I completely understand that, because I was too. I wasn't beside myself, but all morning I've had a pit in my stomach and felt the sudden urge to cry. I'm not a crier. I am such a hard person that I can't show my emotions. I'll learn, but for now I'll blame all that on my Dad. He's hard too.
Shannon's Mom and Aunt will be coming to town this weekend to visit and help with Shannon. I don't think he will need much help, but I'm glad that his Mom will get to spend some time with Emme. I also have a group of friends coming in this weekend, so hopefully with his Mom here, I can go and visit with them.
Emme's been a bit of a challenge in the last week. She's definitely getting closer to 2, and it's no secret! She is a very independent child and she learns really fast. A few nights ago in the bathtub she started singing, "The Wheels on the Bus..." and I just looked at her like, "what the heck, who taught you that?" That's not a song that we have pulled out of our hat yet, so, I was surprised that she already knew it. Emme will sing ANY song and is happy to sit at the piano anytime, audience or not. Thankfully, it looks like she has her Daddy's love for music. Scarily, it looks like she's got a little of her Momma's personality. I mean, I know I'm great and all, but....it took a long time to get here!
As far as school goes, I feel SO out of the loop. I was at a Conference Monday and Tuesday, worked Wednesday, and now I'm out Thursday and Friday. I was particularly sad about missing school today because I am missing the Wilson County Olympics. I selected an Olympic team and they went today to compete against other teams from our county. My Assistant Principal, Nick Nance, was kind enough to take them for me, but I sure wanted to go. Speaking of school, I was very thankful for dinner from my Principal's last week. What a kind gesture.
We are also happy to be joining a new church, Joy Church in Mt. Juliet. We have been members of Cornerstone Church in Madison for 5 1/2 years, and we loved it, however, the drive was merely impossible with a baby. Other deciding factors were we wanted Emme to be in a church where some of her peers would be. We also wanted to be in a church closer to our own community so we could help and worship with people from around our area. Joy Church is very similar to Cornerstone and the Pastor, Jim Frease, is a hoot. I have thoroughly enjoyed the services. Emme must be happy with the nursery, because she walks right on in when we get there. What a relief!
One last update, Shannon is getting ready to record again!!! I'll leave all the details for him to disclose, but we should have new product by the first of the year. I can't wait!
Thanks for reading today. I'll try to update again tonight, post surgery. Until then...
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