Dr. Kojic Smiles With Delight
Eli's doctor visit with his neurologist went very well. Everytime we see her I realize more and more how severe Eli's injuries really were. I leave feeling even more in awe of the miracle working power of God.
Dr. Kojic told us more details on the results of Eli's MRI. When someone has a stroke a part of their brain is damaged and it stays that way for the rest of their life. It is damaged in a way that can not be rejuvenated. In adults this is very severe and usually results in some physical losses as well. In children, especially babies, it is not always as drastic because their brains are still growing so they can form new connections around the damaged part in their brains so they can still function appropriately. This is what we were hoping would happen with Eli.
Eli's injuries were as severe as it could get. She said she would expect Eli to take the maximum amount of time to recovery fully. When she looked at his MRI she was more than amazed to see how well and fast he was recovering. The part of his brain that was damaged from the multiple strokes Eli had is healing. The dead tissue that was not expected to ever heal is being rejuvenated and growing! This is something that just doesn't happen. Praise God that when He heals he doesn't just do it halfway- but He does a complete and perfect work!
Eli also had lesions on his brain that were a result from all the bleeding that had occurred. The lesions are like little pockets of fluid. Well, she said they were shrinking and starting to go away. Everything she saw was even better than expected. He was healing beautifully and she expects him to have a full recovery.
Eli will still need to be monitored closely and see the doctor regularly. He also will still need to remain on his medicine. Eli has another EEG on June 9th which will show us how great of a risk he still has for having a seizure- that is what will determine how long he will need to remain on his medicine.
I am continuing to pray and believe that God will completely heal Eli. He has truly amazed me at his kindness towards my little Eli. He is so good and so faithful. I am very humbled and thankful for his generous grace that He has so lavishly poured out on us.
posted by Kellie # 8:15 PM
