Scary. I had seizures for 2+ years, during which time I took a hot pan out of the stove without oven mitts, which hurt like a mother when my pain sensations came back. I kicked a poor lady in the back of her head (thankfully not too hard) while in a movie theatre (sorry poor innocent lady who just happened to be sitting in front of me), and got separated and misplaced by friends walking through the food court in the office building where I worked before going on disability.
It's times like these that make me thankful that this is no longer a part of my life, and that I was lucky enough to be a good candidate for surgery to remove the scar tissue that developed in my right temporal lobe causing the seizures. It serves as a reminder to live life to the fullest and do everything you can while you can.
Sad, sad, sad :(
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Very sad, this is the first I've read of it. Live every day to its fullest. I am glad that you no longer have to contend with seizures.
OMG. So, sad. My heart is breaking. I'm glad you are better.
Wow. Even I can't be snarky on a post like this.
I have a 9 year-old boy. I can't even think about what this means to JT and KP ... or to any parent who has lost a child.
I came from a family of seven kids, and my Dad, who is now 86, has lived to see three of them die. Three. All in young adulthood.
My mother lived long enough to see two of them die.
Their deaths were a loss to me, of course, but it was not until we had Ian that I realized what a trauma it was to my parents. Because there is no equivalent to the love that a parent feels for a child. The love a child feels back toward a parent is not the same; the love you feel for a brother or sister is not the same; the love you feel toward a spouse is not the same.
The love you have for your child is sui generis. If there be any such thing as "unconditional love" then the love of a parent for a child is it. And it's probably the most difficult one because, in order for your kid to grow up right, you have, at times, to act in direct opposition to what that love tells you to do: You have to let the kid fight his own fights; you have to let him make his own decisions, even when you're sure they're wrong. There are times when the kid, for his own mental health, will do the opposite of what you want him to merely to assert his own identity, and you have to let him ... within reason.
That is tough. That is unique. You don't feel that way toward a parent or a brother or a wife. There's no equivalent sense of responsibility in those relationships.
I don't think any parent ever recovers from a loss of this kind.
Man, what a downer!
But I don't think there's any way to spin something like this positively. It's just one of the worst personal tragedies in the world for anyone who suffers it.
I am glad, though, that your seizures were treated successfully.
So there's that at least.
Sorry for the long comment. I started typing and just never looked up till now.
You just never know, live life to the fullest and then some more!
So, so glad that you are okay now, *hugs*
Very sad news and keeps things in perspective. I am so glad you were able to overcome your seizures with surgery.
So sad. :<(
yeah i heard about this - very sad! you are so right about seizing the day... you just never know. ever since my family ordeal last week i've been making a more conscious effort to not get caught up in the small bs in life, and i hope i can always maintain that sort of mindset. i'm glad you are doing better and that you were able to successfully defeat your seizures!
Wow. Not only sad but very scary. I'm glad you're living a better life now and are safe.
Wow. Not only sad but very scary. I'm glad you're living a better life now and are safe.
I'm so happy you don't have seizures anymore Mel. *hugs*
GQ made me cry just now. *hugs* for him too.
I love my kids so much.
I was so sad to hear that news on the radio yesterday. :(
I love your carpe diem appproach to living your life - it's refreshing!
I heard about this story, it is so sad. You really never know what is in store. Glad you were able t o grow out of your seizures.
Wow, it does make you count your blessings. Good luck going forward.
You know I saw that story and thought how horribly sad it was and it made me feel for them, but you know I didn't really think about remembering that life could be short for any of us..I know I've had my health scares, so thanks for the reminder I'm going to go hug my hubs right now
I'm glad your seizure's been treated.
I can't imagine losing my kids - I don't think I'd be able to handle that loss.
Health is the most important possession. I'm glad you got help with the surgery and don't have to go through this anymore. Stay healthy and look after yourself.
So very sad!
Glad you are no longer having to deal with it.
Kind of gives you a whole new perspective when it's something you have dealt with. Like when something awful happens because of a diabetic low, I can relate. There are a million and 1 ways it can happen but I can relate. I can feel for that person. I'm so happy you are happier and healthier now! Keep on keepin' on!
I just saw this int eh paper this morning. So so so sad. I can only imagine :-(
Wow. This is the first I have heard of this as well. My heart breaks for them.
I am sure this news hit close to home for you. I am glad your seizures are under control. Thanks for the reminder that we can't take life for granted.
I read about Jett, too, and it brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine losing a son.
It is wonderful that you were able to have the surgery and no longer have to deal with the seizures. Carpe diem is right!
Very sad indeed. Hugs to you. So glad you no longer have seizures.
Have a happy and healthy New Year.
I've been a huge Travolta fan since his "Vinnie" days-this tears at my heart strings to think of your child dyeing before you...just not right. Glad you're good to go!!
That was so sad. Thanks for the reminder - it's so easy to take things (and people) for granted!
So true. Plan for tomorrow, but live for today.
Just catching up on blogs and want to wish you a happy, healthy, and successful 2009!
I'm still blown away about the accident that you suffered. You have been through so much and yet you continue to persevere.
I wouldn't even no where to start w/ the loss of any of my kids.
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