Over the last couple weeks, I have been wanting to send an update, but have found it difficult to sit down and write.  Yet, in the mean time, I have had so many reaching out, and so I am finally sitting down and making it happen!  First, THANK YOU!  I am one blessed girl!  I have been so flooded with love and support from so many people!  It is so humbling to feel so loved by so many!!  

Recovery is happening…but, it feels so slow!  I have realized my expectations need to be adjusted a little, and I need to be willing to accept that this recovery will be more like baby steps.  During surgery I had suffered a partial lung collapse, and therefor they had to send me home on oxygen.  This was difficult because I was so restrained/restricted on activity.  However, about a week ago, I was able to get in with the pulmonologist, who cleared me to get off the oxygen during the day, and just wear when I am sleeping!  This was great, and has allowed me the opportunity to get moving a little more! I will be getting another scan this week so they can see how well my lungs are recovering.

The CSF leak behind the ear has continued, and still is posing some problems with the hearing on the right side and steadiness/balance problems.  I also still have quite a bit of inflammation that is causing neuralgia on the right side of my head and face. This causes headaches, numbness and pain.  We are just praying for this to heal on its own, so another surgery in not necessary.  

The hardest part of the recovery has been how hard things, simple tasks, are still.  It doesn’t take much to zap all my energy, or initiate pain and uneasiness.  I also am experiencing some weird delays in certain brain functions.  It has become very difficult for me to multitask/deal well with multiple things happening at once, and I also have some language function deficiencies, mostly when writing.  I wasn’t really expecting these kind of side effects, so I am having to remind myself to be patient and to not be discouraged.

Through this season of life I am realizing a lot of valuable lessons and working to allow myself to take advantage of where God has me, and to trust Him to lead me through.  This is a challenge for me of letting go, even though I don’t know what I am reaching for.  One thing is true- My family and friends have left me in awe of their love and support for me and God is continuing to transform me every day!  

Thank you for your continued support, and I covet all your prayers you'd like to send my way!  You could also pray for me as I am missing my 2 babies.  Our house is so quiet and I am really missing our family of 6!  Another reason I am hoping the next few months pass quickly!

Love you all!

Katie