No more

Monday, August 6, 2007

It never ends. My babies... there is always something that goes wrong. Surgeries and repaired organs and... now... My Spike. My baby. Every time I leave him his world goes out of whack. Greenlee waltzed in and... now, what if Spike's deaf - for good? No. No. Impossible. My son will catch a break. He's been through so much in his little life - no way something like this is for real.

Comments

[joyce, IL]

Kendall,

Your boys are in my prayers. I pray that you get to have them for as long as God lets you. My sister had to go back to heaven unexpectedly. She was the eldest. My brother and I were not in the picture yet. She wasn't even a month old when she passed away and she was buried on the week of my mon's birthday. I would never know the pain that my mom went through or how it impacted her life. She never really told us about that part in her life except why she died and what age she would have been if she had lived. May our Father in heaven bless you and your boys.

[Sharon]

Kendall, I'm just so upset to hear this news about little Spike & I have to tell you that I think you need to let Zach do whatever is necessary to put her out of commission for good! This is unthinkable. I just know this HAS to get better because all of you have been through enough now.

[Barb NY]

Kendall..My heart is breaking for you. You have to have faith that things will work out for Spike. This hearing loss may just be temporary. The doctors have to do more tests to see what exactly is wrong with Spike. You have to hold on because you have to be there for both your sons. They both need their mother.

[Kristen]

Kendall...

My heart goes out to you and to Zach and your boys. I know you are all going through a terrible time and are worried sick about your babies.

Spike and Ian - they are strong Kendall - they came from you and they are surrounded by people who love them.

I can only imagine how frightened you are right now, but please, listen to Zach and hold onto him, get your rest and try not to think of the worst. You and Zach have come a long way, you and your family will survive this.

Hang in there Kendall.

Kristen

[Kristen C.]

Kendall,

I know this seems very bleak now, but I am a teacher of the deaf. If Spike is in fact deaf, there are wonderful people in wonderful schools to help him. Sign language is a beautiful thing. There are so many parents who don't bother to learn it for their chilren, but you, Zach, Ryan, and Annie aren't those kind of parents. Please, keep the faith. As long as Spike has language and love, he'll be fine.

[CindyK]

Kendall,

Spike is very fortunate to not only have you and Zach but Ryan and Annie as his family...I know that all four of you will do whatever is in your power to ensure that Spike get's the best medical care possible. There are many reasons that could be the cause of his deafness and even remedies that until recently didn't exist. I am hoping for the best.

There is no one who knows you better than Zach...thus his comment just how strong of a person you are but should you fall his job is to be there to catch you.

Also can't wait to see what Zach has planned for Princess Lipgloss.

[MrsK]

Kendall,

Hopefully, Spike's deafness is only temporary...but even with the worst case scenario of Spike being permanently deaf...he is one of he lucky ones...because he has you and Zach on his side. There are many options today for the hearing impaired. Fortunately, you and Zach have access to the best doctors and specialists in the country. I know that as a parent Spike is counting on you...as is Ian...and you'll be there to meet both of their needs. And if you should fall, Zach will be there to catch you...loved that comment from Zach to Ryan.

I never thought I would see the day when Erica would be defending Zach. The scenes with Erica and Adam were very enjoyable especially Adam asking Erica if she was now Zach's guard dog.

[HalfPint]

Kendall,

As a parent I can understand completely why you would be freaking out at the possibility of Spike being permanently deaf. Especially since this was the result of a senseless injury that shouldn't of happened. Can't wait to see what Zach has in store for Greenlee. In the meantime I would suggest a restraining order...Greenlee really needs to stay far away as possible from Spike and your family.

I'm also loving this Erica...admitting she was wrong about Zach took a lot of courage...especially to Adam. Love these two together.

[Jamie]

Kendall,
I know that you don't want Spike to be deaf, however there have been many advances in the area of hearing science and technology. He may be a candidate for a cochlear implant or hearing aids, which will give him the audibility of sound to develop normal speech and language skills.
It is only natural to go though many emotions during this time but the best thing that you can do for Spike is to educate yourself on hearing and hearing loss and explore the options that are availabe to him and what you feel is best for him and your family. An audiologist can help you through this process and can offer you a lot of information and support during this time. I wish the best for Spike.

[LovingMom]

Well my son is deaf. He is 2 and I found out a year ago when he was one.. It is a terrible thing for a mother to deal with and i dont know why but it bugs the heck out of me that the writers of this show wrote this in... as bad as it is there is such a thing as a cochlear implant... the world isnt over when a child is deaf... dont make it seem like it is!!

[Jules]

It is too much, Kendall, and I can't imagine how you feel. It's only natural for you to want to stay positive for Spike's sake. I noticed that Zach is rarely away from you, and that when he is with you, he's constantly holding your hand, hugging you, and holding you for mutual support. He's been phenomenal with you, and he'll stand by you, no matter what the diagnosis is. You have a support system unlike any I've ever seen, with your mother, Annie, Ryan, Josh, Joe, Bianca (from Paris), the Fusion women, and of course, Zach, all on your side. You and Spike will be OK.

[noel]

Kendall,
I have a nephew that is deaf, and he lives a full life. Yes it was hard for my brother and sister-in-law but with the love from both families my nephew feels that he was choosen for a reason. You need to let Spike know that he is special, that's why he was choosen. Don't make him feel that he can't accomplish anything.
God bless all of Team Slater,the Laverys, and the Kanes.

Noel

[Becky, Brandon, MS]

Our hearts break when our children's lives do not turn out perfect.Hopefully,
this deafness is temporary.
If it's not, you will survive.Spike's world will not be ruined because he can't hear.It will be different,but it won't be ruined.Your life,Zach's life and everyone else's life will be expanded to include a whole new community...the world of the hearing impaired.I have every faith that you will build a bridge into that wonderful world.You have no idea how much you will be enriched...and how much you will enrich the lives of others.

[Anne]

Kendall, I feel so sorry for you. Poor little Spike. I know you're heartbroken but you and Zach will make it thru. He's probably already taking care of Greenlee for this.

I know you're worried about Spike but please do not forget that you have another son who is in dire straits.

You and Zach will get thru this because you are strong and never give up the fight and neither do your children.

[Laura]

Being deaf isn't the worst thing in this world. My son was born deaf and has a cochlear implant and I forget so many times that he can't hear. He responds beautifully to me and the sounds around him. You'll see, Spike is going to be just fine.