~~MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE CORREA'S~~

From our Family to yours have a Merry Christmas. As this year comes to an end I can really say that our family has been truley blessed. It's been a long year but we're all doing fine. This year my Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, went through 6 months of chemo, had major surgery, and is beginning radiation. Jayden was having out of control seizures lasting up to two hours, 3 helicopter rides to UCSF, 2 surgeries one for a port the other for his Vagus Nerve Stimulator, and more ER visits than I want to count. But now since the VNS is making slow gains and his seizures are manageable at home. I've become his personal nurse. My husband has worked 7 days a week for almost two years now. Andres and Jeana stayed busy with football and cheerleading. Andres' team actually won the Superbowl! And Jojo has been learning at an awesome speed. I guess that has summed up this past year, the good the bad and the ugly. We are looking forward to 2007. So we wish you health and happiness in the new year. We couldn't have got through it without all of you.

Jayden & Jojo, what a pair! Jojo is really good with his baby brother. He still thinks Jayden is a baby and doesn't question why he doesn't crawl yet. He seems to be protective of him and likes to sing to Jayden. Jayden follows Jojo with his eyes all day long. Trust me, Jojo makes his presence known wherever he is.

Jayden 15 Days Without A Seizure!

Christmas Greetings to everyone. I hope you are all taking in the true spirit of Christmas and not getting too caught up in the hustle and bustle. Jayden went a whole 15 days without a seizure, this is wonderful news. This morning he had a 10 minute seizure that required a little bit of medicine. But he is recovering nicely, a little tired and wiggly but still smiling. He hasn't gone that long without a seizure in a very long time. Jayden continues to have therapy every week. Right now he is in desperate need of Speech therapy to help him learn to chew. He eats 3 meals a day all consisting of foods that are smashed up because he doesn't chew. I worry about him not getting the nutrients he needs because of what he eats. His Pediasure is no longer being paid for and I can tell he's thinning out a little. You would think getting the services Jayden obviously needs would be simple. But for some reason everything seems to be a battle. Good thing for Jayden I'm not afraid a little combat. I'll take on anything for this little guy to assure he has the best shot at life possible even if it means fighting every step of the way.