This summer, this sweet girl above me, got a concussion. I didn't know much, or even believe much in concussions until this. See, I bought Macy a hover board for her birthday. Steve said, "that's an accident waiting to happen." I was like, "whatever." 2 days after purchase Ash hopped on it, in the kitchen, and fell so hard I thought she fell through the floor! She was still conscious, but obviously seeing stars. So we laid low, that night. The next morning she wanted to run, to get ready for basketball camp. So her and I went out. One mile in, she passed out along side the road. I called Leah and she came and picked up her unconscious sister. Still not thinking concussion (it's not uncommon for Koemans to pass out), we went on with our life. The next day she passed out and started twitching with Leah and Megan. Then we went to ER! (aren't you glad you are not my child). After 2 ER trips, Head CT, pain meds, we made it to the concussion clinic and now therapy. She has had a headache since July 3. It has not gone away. But in Ashley fashion, she carries on. It's been a learning curve for Steve and I to monitor what she does. She had to quit working, which has MAJORLY upset her. When she mows and weed whips, the motion makes her vomit. She couldn't do water sports this summer, she missed church convention for a week, no sports camps, you get the picture. We've tried to find things she can do, but it's been hard on her. (however her and I can quote you just about anything from the Gilmore Girls :)
So you see, I feel like her summer got robbed. As a mom I'd do ANYTHING to have your child not be in pain. I've researched, I've ranted at other concussion moms, I've tried any hocus pocus I don't actually believe will work, just in case it does. But it comes down to time and patience. All things we are learning. We have seen a slight improvement, but I want more. If you could join us in praying for a pain free Ashley, we'd be grateful!!
So here's to 2019-2020 school year. A senior (not sure how that happened), a sophomore, and two 5th graders.
And don't forget our college kid :)
