“To sleep…perchance to dream”

Well a 5-6 hr surgery stretched through the day into an almost 17 hour surgery.  While the surgery went a great deal longer than anticipated, the surgeons feel like Jeremy did well.  The doctors were very pleased with the way things went.  The AVM was very large extending into one of the ventricles in the brain with several smaller AVMs coming off the original.  With this level of complexity, it is no wonder the surgery required the enormous length of time.  For the next 12-24 hours Jeremy will remain sedated and be closely monitored in the Neuro intensive care unit.  The doctors indicated that there may be a slight amount of regression in his abilities, but given Jeremy miraculous progress over the last four weeks it is hard to say.

While this period of sleep has been long and intense for friends and family, it is my hope that for Jeremy the time has been a time to dream.  With any luck for 24 hours Jeremy has been able to realize a break from the reality of his fight and enjoy a virtual place where “normal” has nothing to do with a hospital.

Happy Thanksgiving…today the meaning is profound and intense.  Turkey with all the trimmings…thankful; a TV on which you watch the game…thankful; the life of your son saved by amazing neurosurgeons…a lifetime of gratitude.  

Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers…the journey continues…please continue to walk with us.  Thanks for all the cards and well wishes.  Please keep up these contacts…each card or letter is read to Jeremy by his mom.  Jeremy will be pleased to hear all your thoughts and encouragement as he truly starts his road to recovery.  The address for cards or letters is:

Jeremy Shugrue
Neuro ICU
KU Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS  66160