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[xmashall2]

Our soon to be 15 in Jan. granddaughter caught the dreadful virus EVD 68 in Thanksgiving.  She was in the hospital from Thanksgiving for a week.  Came home partially paralysed on her right side.  Her hand is working better.  But she cannot walk and they cannot guarantee that she will.  It has shaken us up the worst ever.  A beautiful family, sweet daughters and plain out good kids.  They win student of the year awards, academic awards, she's president of her freshman class and excelled in sports.  The family is strong.  She gets therapy at least once and sometimes twice a day.  She can move a toe sometimes and twitch a thigh muscle so there is hope. 
This is the virus that went around in the summer and was in all states but 2, Arizona being one of the 2.  Well we are in Arizona and she had it.  Colorado has been hit hard.  They describe it as polio like symptoms.  Anyone that's old enough to remember polio knows what that can mean.  President F.D. Roosevelt had polio and was wheelchair bound, but when he had important announcements like WWII, he went through a great ordeal to get all his body braces on just to walk a few steps and stand and appear strong to our nation.
Our granddaughter has always been determined to do what she wanted.  She always wanted to win and be the best.  Now she is playing a big game in her life to get that leg going.  We are trying to be positive and believe that she will conquer that.  Her mother (my daughter) and father are the best and her younger sister by 2 years is helping all she can.  It's been such a trying time for them.  In early Nov. she had a deviated septum which had a bone spur growing out of it.  The spur was removed as an outpatient and she ended up in the hospital for 3 days.  The spur was over an inch long and a half inch at the base.  No wonder she had constant sinus infections.  Her body just wasn't strong enough to keep that 68 virus out. 
We usually take the girls on a shopping trip to get what they really want and then we have a nice lunch at the Olive Garden, which has her favorite Fredercinni (sp)  Alfredo .  We are still planning that.   She has 2 wheelchairs, a really good one she uses most of the time, but a lighter weight one that someone has to push here in.  She hated that one and asked for one she could maneuver herself and be independent.  She went to school a few times before the break and told us she never had to touch her wheels that someone was always pushing her.  Such a sweet and loving child.  She asked the question, Why me, Why.  There's no answer to that.  But they have faith she will have a total recovery.
Thank you for listening .  It does help just to be able to let it out some.
 

[killarney_rose]

I am so sorry to hear about your granddaughter having this awful virus.  Yet the way you wrote about her I am sure she will defeat the virus!  I will keep her in my prayers.

[debamas]

I am sorry to hear about your sweet grandaughter. We just never know what is going to hit any one of us. Sounds like a strong family surrounding her and so glad the kids at school are supportive as well. May she gain full use of her leg, total recovery. My prayer goes out for her and your family.

[Flasher]

I'm sorry to hear about your grand daughter.  It's terrible when anything bad strikes any of us, but always a lot harder when they happen to kids.  The positive attitude will go along way!  Good thoughts for your family!

[croppinmama]

I will be praying for your granddaughter and thank you for sharing her story. Please keep us posted on her recovery.

[blbabe1234]

Omgoodness! I am so very sorry to hear this about your sweet granddaugher. Sounds like she has alot of love and support all around, and that's what she needs most. ((HUGS))

[average_kim]

Will be praying for your granddaughter!  Sounds like her positive attitude will help her conquer this!  Glad she has lots of support, too!

[Scrap Bug]

So sorry to hear about your granddaughter.  I've never heard of that virus, it sounds devastating.  

I'll be praying for your granddaughter and the rest of the family as they combat this new battle.

[sweetsour]

Sounds like she is a strong girl with a great support system and I hope all the best for her and all of your family...  it is a good thing to keep going with traditions as you said, to keep the spirits up.
Hugs,  June!

[Judy in NM]

Oh my goodness, how scary!  I will pray for your granddaughter.  It sounds like she is a strong fighter with a great support system behind her. Keeping up with the traditions sounds like a perfect way to keep her spirits up during this time. 

[Shutterbug]

I am so sorry to hear your about what your grand daughter is going through and what she is facing.  Sounds like she is a go getter and has a positive and a go getter. Her attitude and the great support from family and friends will take her far. We are praying for her and her family and friends.   My best friend uses a wheelchair as she has had both of her legs amputated in the past 10 years. She was born with a condition called neuro fibromytosis.  She has been one of the biggest inspirations to me through her attitude, example. Determination,. She also rand for MIss Wheel Chair of Utah in 2013 and was the 2nd Runner up.  She is amazing.  I share her story because your grand daughter sounds much like her.  Please keep us updated on her progress and how she is doing.   Know we are here for you to talk to and share.   (((HUGS))) to you and your family.

[emmapaige]

How scary and sad.  I pray your granddaughter,

[mariangeles_spain]

So sorry to hear this. A big hug from Spain.

[pawprints]

How sad that this happened to your dear granddaughter. I hope so much that she gets the use of her leg back. Sounds like she is strong and determined and that will help her. ((Hugs))

[writerlady]

I'm so very sorry to hear this. I will add your dear gd to my prayers. 

[xmashall2]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts.  I felt I needed to tell my story to someone besides family.  Love you all.

June

[mgehrke]

Oh June, I'm so sorry to hear this about your granddaughter. It sounds like she has lots of love and support. The determination you described that she has, tells me that she will beat this. It might take time, but I'm sure she will be able to walk again. Take care and lots of (((HUGS))) to you and your family.

[christinec68]

June, I am so sorry to read this.  What a terrible thing to happen to your granddaughter.  She sounds like a strong and willful girl and all of the love and support she is getting from all you will serve her well during this time.  you'll all be in my thoughts. 

[Retiree3]

I am so sorry about your sweet granddaughter. I will keep all of you in my prayers. I know she will improve with the courage that she has and her loving family to rally her on. God bless all of you.

[MacSarah]

How scary.  What an awful thing to happen to anyone.  Praying and wishing there was more I could do.