Kayla is having surgery today. Keep her in your prayers.

Y'all know if I ever just kinda vanish, something is going on.

By the time you guys read this Kayla will be well into her surgery.

Earlier this year Kayla KEPT getting sick. I thought she kept catching a cold. Just treated her at home. Nothing out of the ordinary. No red flags.

A month or so passed and she was still all congested. Ok. I took her to the dr and they said she had a sinus infection and gave her antiobiotics. Cool. Again, NO RED FLAGS.

Another month or so went by and she was STILL stuffy and congested. Took her BACK to the dr and they put her on steroids, they said something and I honestly can't remember what it was, but she took the medicine as directed. Again. No red flags.

Well a few weeks later after she finished all her meds, she was STILL stuffy and congested. I told Tony maybe she has some kind of allergies. So we took her to have an allergy test done. That test showed something (I can't really remember, we have seen so many doctors that a LOT of it just runs together) and this dr sent us to an ENT. Ok cool.

The ENT couldn't see the way he needed to so he sent us to have a MRI/CAT scan done.

That brings us to today.

The black part that you see is air. It's supposed to be air (black) on both sides. The white that you see is a mass/blockage that is pressing against her eye, optic nerve and the top part of her brain. They have to go in and take all of that white part out. If you look at some of her pictures you can see her right eye kinda protrudes out more than her left. All of this is on the right side of her face.

A few things to note:

• She isn't in ANY pain.
• She can't smell unless its something REALLY, REALLY strong and I mean REALLY strong.
• She does have frequent headaches.
• Her vision is fine. EVERY NOW AND THEN things get a LITTLE blurry but nothing to be concerned about.
• She is STILL getting on my nerves and being a typical teenager sooooo, yeah she straight lol

When the dr first showed me the scans I was floored. I think I kinda blacked out because I wasn't expecting that. At all. I don't know what I was expecting, but this certainly wasn't it.

I instantly did what I know to do. Pray. Then I called Tony and told him what was going on. We left and had lunch at Chick fila.

A couple days later I had a total melt down. When I say total, I mean TOTAL. It's the momma in me. My child isn't 100% and that caused me GREAT concern. I was actually afraid.

I called up my prayer peeps, we prayed and I meannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn we prayeddddddddddddddddd. When we went to see the specalist, it felt like God had wrapped me in his arms. I had peace, Kayla was being goofy and the dr's explained EVERYTHING to me. He was wonderful. He explained it to me where it made sense. He remembered I'm just a mom who wants her kid healthy. I loved that.

I think I was more afraid of the unknown. Once I talked to the dr and actually understood the process of what was going to happen, the risks, the success rate and how to take care of her after the surgery I was GOOD...We left and had lunch at Chick Fila lol

So we are expecting the surgery to go well and as planned and for Kayla to have a full and speedy recovery and to start 2014 Healthy and Happy.

A LOT of you have been reading my blog since I started WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY back in 2005. You all have watched my children grow up. Y'all have watched my family go through some good and some not so good times. I wanted to let you all know what was going on with this middle child of mine :)

I'll leave you with one of my favorite recent pictures of her :)

It shows all her personality lol. I will update you guys after the surgery :)

 

Comments

[Elaray]

Adrienne, by the time you read this, God will have heard yet another prayer for Kayla and the family. And you know the power of prayer.

[Rose in SV]

Adrienne, my thoughts are with you and your family. I'm thinking of Kayla and sending strength.

[Tracey]

I too am praying for young Kayla. I thank our Lord for what he is doing and how she will be healthier and happier than ever. Isn't God good - so good!!!!! As always, thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you.

[CarlaF-in Atlanta]

I've prayed for Kayla, your family, all of the medical staff. Keeping you and yours in my prayers.

CarlaF-in Atlanta

[DJ]

Prayers for baby girl and the family.

[Roz]

In the name of Jesus we count it done!

[Pam W]

Prayers for you and my future soror!!!

[Candice]

I am praying for Kayla and the entire family!

[Faye Lewis]

So sorry that she's gone through all of this. Trusting God to heal her beautifully!!!

[Carol]

Praying for her full recovery and yours too! Stay strong mom and let her know as soon as she gets better you'll take her to chick fila for a double treat. She can smell the chicken and fries outside before she goes in. :-)

[shai]

Oh my God. I know you were nervous. To have your child have a health problem and need surgery to solve it is scary. I have been there. Prayer going up to you all.

[Erica B.]

Wishing Kayla a speedy recovery!

[Vanessa]

I am praying for your family, and your daughter Kayla. May God continue to keep you in His perfect peace and comfort, as you keep your mind stayed on Him.

[Tany]

OMG!!! PRAYING! RIGHT NOW!
Hope everything goes well according to planned, Adrienne,... Hang in there

[Cheryl L. (NC Peach)]

I remember how my mother was when I faced health challenges, so I totally understand! Praying for Kayla, your whole family, and even the doctors doing the procedure! God is in control! {{HUGS}}

[Virginia's Daughter]

This part of parenting is always difficult. God bless Kayla, you and your family! Wishing her a quick, successful recovery.

[Barbara Ashe]

Been following your family for a long long time, I feel for ya, and am praying for Kayla and the rest of the
family.
Love you much.

[Angie]

When prayers go up, blessings come down. We are all praying for you and the family. Especially Ms. Kayla.
God bless and keep you all.

[Belinda]

In 2004 my daughter had emergency brain surgery due to a tectal glioma. I can relate to the anguish and pain you are experiencing. Hubby and I had many prayer warriors praying for our angel. I'm happy to share that nearly 10 years later my daughter is a healthy, happy college sophomore. I will pray that God protects and watches over your daughter just as he did for mine.

[Brenda]

Already done! Prayed for successful surgery and speedy recovery. I will keep you and your family in my prayers, Adrienne. May God continue blessing!

[Cashana]

Praying she has a speedy recovery...

[Rachelle]

Sending prayers Kayla's way!

[Denise]

I hope the surgery went well!

[Aminat]

May she have a speedy recovery and may the Power of God heal her completely. All is well with you and your family

[Dawn]

Praying for a speedy recovery!

[Nao/Ida]

Your daughter and family is in my thoughts and prayers.

[Kelroc]

My prayers are with your family.God is right there with you all.

[Myra]

I pray for Kayla and the rest of her family too! Please do let us know how she's doing"

[Lynn]

Prayers, peace, and blessings to you and your family.

[tj]

I know how it feels to look at x-rays and talk to specialists :) Praying for Kayla and your family.

[Towanda]

Sending you hugs and prayers

[Dr. Z]

I am praying for a smooth recovery.

[Dana]

Prayers to you and your family.

[Bell]

Sending you and your family my deepest and most sincere prayer for Kayla's quick recovery!

[Susan C]

I'm so sorry to hear about this. My prayers are with Kayla, her doctors, and all of you as you go through this.

[Regina]

You have my prayers for your daughter!

[Barbara]

I have been following your blog since 2005 and I know how special your daughter is I am sending up a prayer for Kayla

[yvette]

Hope the surgery went well. Thinking/praying for a speedy recovery. X x

[Sharenda]

Wishing and prayer for your daughter's speedy recovery. I had that surgery and the little side advice I have for you.....Shae butter for her nose, gel ice pack, and a snot sucker if the doctor approves ;)