Urgent Need!

 

We would like to say thank you for the prayers, care, and concern.  We have walked through one of most terrifying valleys of our lives but because you all were holding us up in prayers we are happy to say that we are now walking out of that valley!

 

Since arriving in Houston, Texas on the 19th of August we have been very busy with medical appointments.  The neurologist has given Timothy a clean bill of health from a neurological stand point.  He has been diagnosed with a vestibular (balance) disorder and is undergoing therapy to help him learn to compensate in order for him to live a 'normal' active life.  There will be challenges in this area for life, but he can learn to function. 

 

Our biggest frustration has been finding out that nothing can be done concerning the hearing loss in the left ear.  We were hoping that there would be enough hearing or nerve ability to stimulate to increase the hearing by implant.  That is not to be the case.  There is just nothing there to work with - too much damage has been done.  The hearing loss in the right ear is more substantial than first thought so he will be getting a hearing aid in the right ear.  Hearing aids are not covered by insurance so we are looking at $1,800 for one hearing aid.  The cost seems high but how do you place a dollar amount on hearing?  He will learn to live with single sided deafness and no directional hearing.

 

When we are finished with all of the therapy and continued medical exams we will then have to begin his aptitude testing.  Timo has always been above his grade level in his schooling.  We are not sure where we stand at this time, that is one bridge we have not ventured across yet.  It is believed that we will need to do some remediation lessons before he will be able to jump right in to his 8th grade classes.  While that seems frustrating to him we are sure that with some help he can be back on level in a short time.

 

It has been amazing that every doctor we have seen since returning to Houston has emphasized how blessed Timothy is.  One doctor told him that the Lord was with him for sure.  We know the Lord can heal him completely, however, if He choses to leave him with a hearing impairment and a life long balance problem we still know that Timo received a miracle.

 

We can not say thank you enough for praying and for your support during this time of need. 

 

For His Glory,
Tremayne, Vicki, and Timothy
Simoneaux