God gave Jake and Anita a special child. Halfway through the pregnancy, we were given the option to terminate, but we chose life. In February of 2009, Janelle Beverly Waldner was born with complications. Shortly after she was born, we were told that she would have seizures. The seizures slowly started when she was a couple months old. At 10 months, she had brain surgery to put in a drainage to stop the pressure and rapid growth of her head.
Janelle has drug resistant epilepsy. She has exhausted every medical intervention. In order to help control the seizures, she also has tried numerous cannabis products and many other natural remedies. She has daily seizure activity, autistic behavior, and many other medical and daily life challenges. Restless nights, unsettled days, hospital visits, doctor appointments and medical bills have just become a way of life for us.
In memory of Janelle's Grandfather Sam Hofer.
Dad phoned regularly to ask how Janelle was doing and said that he was praying for her. When he was in the hospital he said that when he goes to Heaven, he will ask Jesus to take Janelle home, because in Heaven she will have no more seizures. Janelle is so loved by her parents, 5 siblings and extended family.
Dad, we already miss you and your phone calls and prayers.
Until we meet again,
Love the Waldner Family
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Jake Waldner
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Portage la Prairie, MB