Garage sale was done April 10, 2010 at a friend’s house. Thank you my friend! We were not there to help man the sales because Ate spiked a fever of 39 degrees and mommy and Ate had to stay at home together – away from the heat! Thank you to all who donated garage sale items. The baby items and toys sold quickly! There are a few more items left and we’ve divided it since we will donate some to another garage sale for another person in need, but kept a few (like baby related items) for another garage sale sometime this June. Please let us know if you have some items you want to get rid of!
Our family faces daily emotional struggles as we helplessly watch our innocent baby go through uncontrollable seizures. For about 4 months, Ate went through 3-5 violent seizures a day. In the last few weeks, her seizures have subsided and are not violent and convulsive but still keep us on our toes (since she still has some oxygen deprivation to her brain). The financial burden to cover all necessary expenses – medical and therapies – often overwhelm us. As parents, we stop at nothing to make sure we can give the best to our child.
Ate has to undergo several kinds of therapy – physical therapy, occupational therapy, oxygen therapy, detox therapy, advanced biomechanical rehabilitation therapy, speech therapy, etc. All the doctors and therapists recommend Early Intervention so time is of the essence.
Since her seizures manifested at 6 months of age, Ate has survived and fights to live a normal life. We believe Ate is a great blessing to our family and friends. We know that with the proper medical treatment she can overcome all the developmental challenges she has. And of course, unceasing faith and prayers will give us the supernatural grace to triumph over all these trials. We believe that we will witness a miracle in Ate.
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