Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Tuesday, January 20

North Carolina got hit with a snowstorm last night, so the Neurologist wasn’t able to make it into the hospital, but Tammy was able to speak to her over the phone about the MRI results. Overall the MRI was not much different from the last time. The basal ganglia area that we have discussed earlier does show damage, which could explain the abnormal arm movements they are calling "chorea." The Neurologist stayed hopeful and continued to say that this could go away on it's own.

The MRI also confirmed that both sides of her occipital lobes were hit, but one side had more damage than the other. The occipital lobes are the center of the visual perception area. The MRI also shows signs of aging, which is normal for this type of injury. The Neurologist is concerned that her sight will be her biggest issue on the neurological end of things. Taylor continues to react to light and that is a good thing, but that might be the only thing she can see. She did emphasize that it is hard to tell what the future holds. We are staying hopeful on our end, and continue to Pray for a full recovery!

Today did bring some uplifting moments, as Tammy and Jeff both got to hold Taylor! I will let these pictures speak for themselves, but as Tammy put it, “Praise the Lord!”





God Bless.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jeff & Tammy,
I am so glad to SEE that you were able to hold Taylor today. I know it felt so good to hold your baby girl and wrap your arms around her. I am still praying hard for her and for the both of you. Please keep looking to the Lord for your strength and know that no matter what the doctors tell you, He has the answers and prayers have been answered and will continue to be. Take care and know that we are here if you need us.
Love,
Misty Jarman

Anonymous said...

Those pictures are wonderful. Taylor is so beautiful! We continue to pray and wish for the best for all of you.

Brett and Kim Schilling

jenni said...

What a great feeling to hold your little one again!! She is so very precious. We are still praying for Taylor and your whole family at this time. Hang in there and God Bless all of you!

Jenni Benesh

Anonymous said...

We were so glad to see those pictures of that little princess in your arms; had to be a great feeling! Just want you to know that we continue to pray for little Taylor every day. Keep the faith and God will help her prevail over this. God Bless. Love Drew,Marisa, and kids

Anonymous said...

As I sit here, I am crying. Not because I am sad, but becasue I am SOOOO happy and touched by the fact that you both got to hold yor little angel today. She is sooo beautiful, and I know it meant the world to the both of you! The human touch, especially of the momma and daddy, can do miraculous things! She looks so peaceful. As someone else said, I know it is good to get updates from the doctors, but no matter what they say, we know who the real answers from from, and He has already answered so many prayers for this little angel. Continue to be strong, and keep the faith. God will get you all through this...and Talyor is in the best hands (literally--yours and God's) that she can be in. Praying for you all ALL the time...
The Buckley Family

Anonymous said...

Jeff and Tammy-
What a blessing to be able to hold your sweet baby girl again. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily. We love you guys!
Stephanie and John Higley

Anonymous said...

As only a Blasi should be....teary eyed to see you holding your little angel. I know it was wonderful for both of you guys but also for little Taylor. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers everyday. Carly asks daily after school....."whats the news on Taylor?" Keep smiling and keep the faith! Love you guys!--Aunt Kelly and fam

Anonymous said...

Jeff & Tammy
I am a friend of Linds from Wartburg. I just want you to know that I am praying for you and your family. Your daughter seems to be a fighter, she is so precious. I work at a church in Cedar Falls, IA and I have put your family on their prayer list.
God Bless
Jackie (Dodd) Moyer

Anonymous said...

The pictures are precious!! I know that was a very special moment for you both. I continue to keep you all in my prayers and have faith that god's mercy will shine down upon you and this will soon be over. God bless, Pam Keil, Jacksonville, NC

Anonymous said...

Jeff and Tammy we were so glad to see that you were able to hold your beautiful baby girl today. It must have felt so wonderful. We continue to keep her and the rest of your family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!!!
Love,
The Parke family...Andy, Carrie, Bryce and Brayden

Anonymous said...

Whiteheads... We continue to lift you up in prayer and are inspired by Taylor's fight and will. May God continue to touch her sweet life, and provide much hope and healing for your family! Please know there are SO many people praying for your sweet daughter... and your entire family! God Bless - Mike, Sara, Claire & Emma Truesdell (Wartburg roomies)

Anonymous said...

Jeff & Tammy:

What beautiful pictures of that sweet little girl, and what an amazing fighter she is!

Said the Robin to the Sparrow,
"I would really like to know
why these anxious human beings
rush around and worry so?"

Said the Sparrow to the Robin,
"Friend, I think that it must be
that they have no heavenly Father
such as cares for you and me."

Taylor does have a heavenly Father who loves and cares for her deeply. He is holding her and your whole family in his loving arms.

Hugs!
Aunt Jan & Uncle Royce (Missouri)

Anonymous said...

Jeff & Tammy,

These pictures are priceless! I can only imagine how good it felt to finally be able to hold your baby girl!I'm sure it was great medicine for Taylor and for you. God is doing great things in Taylor! Keep the faith!

Anonymous said...

What glorious pictures I see in front of me as the two of you are able to hold your little angel. All your family and the staff that is taking care of Taylor are in our thoughts and prayers. May God guide you and keep you safe throughout these trying times.