2nd MRI and Update

Posted 02/15/2017 by Taline Perez

The second MRI was not successful today. He lasted about 30 minutes with movement. We'll see where things go from here. Our Valentine's was very sweet and emotional. We normally read everything we write to each other aloud to the person. It was very sweetbitter. Yes, I reversed the order because it is first very sweet. It's sweet because it's normal for us to say loving words out loud to each other and so we are not doing anything out of the ordinary. But bitter because this could very well be the last Valentine's and we are all against that. There's a split second thought to not do it, to sidetrack it as if it will not cause other things from happening, but I know it's better to go through life than around it. Adriné is noticing changes as well, and it creates a sadness around her that can not be avoided. It's very hard to watch your strong, social, loving, physical, affectionate dad turning into someone who is so different on the outside. Inside he has not yet lost his sense of humor or ability to discipline when someone is out of line.

Refreshment break at the school father/daughter dance.
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Nairi is a doll! As we all cried, and cried, and cried and cried, I could hear her telling the caregiver that we were crying because we were so happy! Happy that we are all together for Valentine's and Sergio is alive. I'm not sure what her grieving will look like. But later at bed time she cried and cried because she had never met my mom who died before I got married and had never met her aunt, Sergio's sister, who Adriné adored and talks about. I feel very protective of my family right now. There is no time or energy for non sense from outside intruders. This is sacred time to us and it will remain sacred. Again, thank you for all your support in all ways. It is astounding! There are so many people helping us in what ever way they can. Things like this only enrich your definition of the word"family" and all it's connotations.

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. " I Corinthians 13:4-8

 Mina's note: Once again I ask you to leave a message for Taline & Sergio's spirit bolstering.  :)