The biggest risk is behind us except for infections. Samantha had her brain surgery and did a great job. She didn't cry and was a champ the whole time. I was able to talk to her about half way through the surgery. Dr. Okun called us and said the lead on one side was completed and they were about to do the other side when he handed the phone to Samantha who said hello and that she was doing well. Dr. Okun took a video of her during the surgery to give to Tyler. In the video Sammy said that they found that her brain is bigger.

Everyone feels that the surgery went really well. The location of the leads is right where the doctors want to be and they are optomistic that she will see some improvements. I think this is the best team on the planet for this surgery.

Sam is home now and recovering. She had her head shaved all the way down so we refer to her as GI Jane. In a month they will burrow the wires behind her ears and down to her abdomin where they will implant the batter packs. That surgery will be more painful but less risky.

Tyler was more worried about Samantha than I think Samantha was. They are a really good team because they feed and get energy from each other even though they wont admit it. Tyler bought Samantha a build a bear that she kept with her during the surgery and Samantha kept asking for Tyler when she was out.

Thank you to everyone for the many emails, cards, flowers, and meals. We are going to step it up another notch to find a cure.