Welcome to Julia's Site!

This blog is made available for several reasons. First and foremost, to keep those that know Julia current with what is going on with her and her progress. It is also my intention to educate those who do not know Julia about what happened to her, so they can make educated decisions about their own children. I want to welcome those of you with questions about her disease, treatments, and just the general life (the good and the bad) of living with a brain damaged child. Finally, it is a therapeutic release for me, Julia's mom, Susan. I love writing and need to get some of this stuff out of my head and onto "paper". Thank you!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

WOW that was fast!

I just heard back from Julia's attorney that the governments Life Care Planner and the Deptarment of Justice want to schedule to come out in just a couple of weeks! Her case was just filed about a week ago with the DOJ - and they had 90 days to respond and it only took a week! That is great news! I am a bit nervous about this visit, as this Life Care Planner is the one "against" Julia who is going to try to say that she doesn't need all the things that the LCP "for" Julia said that she does need....this is the back and forth part Roberta warned me about, but said not to get too worried, as she "has my back - and Julia's". I hope things go smoothly! We are going to be in the process of moving during that time, too, so things are going to be in much disarray....but, I just want this over as soon as possible, so Julia can start receiving everything she deserves. It has been a long three year battle, and it is about to be done. Whew......

Went to a CE lecture last night and got to see Dr Mike Lappin - a former professor of mine who was born and raised in my home town of Edmond, OK....He is such a great speaker, and seems to be so upfront and honest about everything involved in veterinary medicine. I really like him and his style. I spoke with him briefly about Julia - as vaccine associated side effects are an interest of his. So, it was good to see him again.

Anyway, I'm at work - got to get back at it!

Susan

Thursday, February 18, 2010

ITS ACTUALLY HAPPENING!

Roberta, Julia's Life Care Planner, called today to let me know the plan is complete - and will be filed with the courts TOMORROW!!!!!! This does not mean that the settlement is on the way any time soon, but it means it is CLOSER! CLOSER to a more "normal" life for my kids and family. Closer to some financial relief for everyone who has chosen to become involved. Closer to rebuilding a life that was ruined by a 1cc innoculation of a substance manufactured to "protect" my daughter. I am estatic beyond belief that this step is DONE.....even with everything else going on right now......THANK YOU GOD, THANK YOU FAMILY WHO IS STILL STICKING WITH ME, THANK YOU FRIENDS WHO BELIEVE IN MY FIGHT AND MORALS! And, OK, a few kudos to me - thank you ME for not believing the doctors that it was not the vaccine that caused her injury, and thank you to ME for persuing this for the last three years and never giving up. A friend of mine at work said I had more perserverence than anyone she has ever met - WELL THANK YOU LINDA! THIS IS MY DAUGHTER!!! I will stand by her forever!