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 Braylon’s surgery went well. We won’t know if it’s successful for a while. Fingers crossed. He’s feeling good, not much pain, just tired. Hopefully he will be alert enough to do some homework. I’m not telling him that though so there’s no exaggeration of symptoms! 😂

We were able to get ahold of the speech therapist in Bozeman that’s willing to treat Pax virtually 2 times a week. We just need to go for an initial evaluation in person next week. We are going to spend the night at my cousin (The Menasco’s) house. I don’t know if he’s more excited or if I am. I will try to keep my crying to a minimum. We’ve missed them so much and they are a huge part of our support system not only now, but before the stroke.

Pax had a neurology appointment yesterday. We are going to try a preventative medication for his migraines. Our options are fairly limited with the unknown etiology of his stroke. He has a quick MRI scan on Saturday to see if enough blood has absorbed for Denver to get good images in a few weeks. The scan here isn’t super detailed but if they see something emergent they will get us to Denver sooner.

I was able to sell my car today. It was pretty high off the ground and not super easy for Pax to get in and out of. Also, the gas mileage was terrible and we literally drive all over Billings every day for appointments. 

We are doing ok. I know my last post exposed some of my struggles and anxieties. I really do try to find the positives every day, but I also have the human emotion component that takes over sometimes. Thank you to everyone who reached out to me. I love you all.

Janell


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