For those of you that don't know, in the past three weeks Bennett has had two "episodes" where he wakes up in the late evening, screaming and completely limp in his legs, arms, head (almost like he is still sleeping). It's taken us 20-30 minutes to get him calmed down and fully awake to respond to us. After the second one on Tuesday night, we went to see his Pediatrician and he recommended an MRI and an EEG. Terry (his doc) thinks it was probably some kind of seizure but we won't know for sure until we get the results of an EEG. Keep in mind that this is a precautionary measure and not a diagnosis of any kind. We want to be sure there is nothing wrong with our little man and that is why we have agreed to have these tests done. Other than those two times, he is perfectly healthy, growing, happy and learning new things every day, so there are no other negative signs (Praise God for that).
Bennett's MRI and EEG (http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/sick/eeg.html) are scheduled for March 5 (ugh, a long time to wait and wonder..and a test of my faith, for sure). His EEG will be first at 6:30 a.m. at OSF and will take about an hour and a half. His MRI will follow at 8:30. He will be under anesthetics for the MRI (Heidi's friend, Diana works in this area and is being very helpful with information and assistance).
Obviously, we are anxious, but I keep reminding myself that we serve a big GOD and we have a personal relationship with a best Healer there is, and the chance that there is anything wrong is very small.
So, all of that to say, please be praying for our little guy (I know we have some great prayer warriors whom we are blessed to call friends) and his parents who are trying to "Trust in the Lord with ALL their hearts" and not give Satan even a little room to put doubt and fear in, and we BELIEVE GOD that all will come back clear.
Thanks for your prayers. We love you all.
Love,
Heather, Chris, and Bennett
It's amazing, really how the little things really do bring us the most joy. Almost daily, Bennett is learning new words and useful expressions. Just this evening I felt the heat (it's suppose to be colder than cold tonight) kick on as I was standing near a register in our home. A rush of warm air could be felt if you put your hand right over it. I called Bennett over and he copied me, putting his hand over the register. I said, "hot! hot!". He looked right back at me and said as clear as a bell, "hot!". Amazing!
One of his favorite new "tricks" is to shake his head from side to side any time Momma or Daddy tell him, "no no".
Last week, while in Chicago, he learned the word "choo choo" as we watched the train from our hotel window.
And he has discovered a love of french fries. We were eating at Wendy's and he had two fries sticking out his mouth, one or two in each hand and was trying to reach for more from the fry box.
He is also learning to pick up his blocks and put them away for Momma, although he is much better at emptying out the pantry cabinet.
So, those are a few of the new things around the Toews' home.
Chris and I continue to be amazed at how God has blessed us with so much, the most important being the wonderful relationships we have with all of you (you know who you are).
