Today marks the first anniversary of the day that Meghan was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus.  When we woke up a year ago today, we had no idea how much our life was about to change.  On this day last year, we took Meghan for an MRI of her brain to rule out any brain issues.  Little did we know, she had been suffering for the past nearly 10 months of her life because she infact had 2 brain conditions that was discovered during her MRI. What turned into the scariest day of our life was also the best day of our life as Meghan’s life was saved with her diagnosis. She was taken for her first brain surgery the next day to install a shunt for her Hydrocephalus.  Tomorrow will be her one year anniversary of her shunt being placed.  I am so proud of Meghan with all she has gone through and everything she has accomplished this past year.  We will be forever grateful for God placing the right doctors in our lives when we were so desperate to be listened to as concerned parents.  Once we were finally lead to the right doctors, everything fell into place and our little girl was able to get the relief that she deserved.

To celebrate her first “shuntversary” we are going to Chili’s in Shakopee, and then spending the night in a hotel for a fun night away with the kids.  Chili's was supposed to be our dinner stop on our way home from the MRI last year, but God had much different plans for us that day.

My sweet little girl...You have come such a long way this year and we are so very proud of you! You are the strongest little girl that I know and I wish I had just 1/4 of your strength, determination and courage.  Thank you for letting me and your daddy be your proud parents.  Thank you for being patient with us while we learn all about your conditions and learn through trial and error on what makes life easier on you.  You have taught me how to fight for answers, demand to be listened to - but most of all, you have taught me to be much more of a patient and understanding person.  I love you to the moon and back baby girl and I will always fight your fight right along with you every single step of the way.  Remember to always rock that shunt and wear it proudly :)
 



Meghan resting after having her shunt placement surgery last year 

Meghan - today!  A very happy, helpful girl!