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Sunday, Aug 10 update

The EEG picked up four focal seizures. These are seizures that are localized to a specific side of the brain. The seizures can be managed a bit with a medication called Keppra, which they have her on. It’s not clear yet what the seizures really mean. I will get more info tomorrow, likely. Other than that, Anne is about the same as yesterday.

Anne’s friends Erin, Bonnie, Ryan and Craig stopped by to see her. My mom and dad were there today too. Anne’s sister Lisa is flying in tomorrow.

Kate and I and all of you

As far as Kate and myself, we are hanging in there. I break down of course, several times a day. We are all devastated. But at the same time, I’m also trying to balance my despair with gratitude. That’s something Anne often talked about….gratitude…especially when things are hard. I don’t know where this will all lead, but I know that I got to spend more than 20 wonderful years with an incredible wife. And Kate got to spend more than 16 years so far with an exceptional mother and role model. Anne is inside me, and inside Kate, and inside all of the people she touched. And that damn well counts for something.

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2 responses to “Sunday, Aug 10 update”

  1. litleg Avatar
    litleg

    Despair and gratitude. The most intensely beautiful and unlikely pairing. That is the wave to keep riding as valiantly as you can Brent. Despair and gratitude. We are with you.

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    tacomagical3c9bceb2bd

    Giving gifts of gratitude and appreciation for memories of your life, “especially in times of devastation and despair” are some of the greatest parts of being human. These are the things that, interconnect us. The music you are playing for Anne, and, sharing with us. Some of your most intimate moments shared as you remember them, what a deep display of your, dedicated love and commitment to your family and friends. Thank you for being who you are Brent. I know Anne feels your love in every way and for sure, she is in you and Kate and you both are also in her.

    May Anne feel the ease and comfort from all the care and deep love she is receiving. It is “big-love” it is a reverence for the gift we all have of, getting to create connection with each other. I rejoice in each memory and experience, Anne is an effervescent expression of life!

    My deepest love and gratitude for you, Anne and Kate.

    love, Lisa

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