This category contains stories about Karl and his sister’s medical issues.
The Quiet Signs In the days leading up to Karl’s first cluster attack, things felt slightly off in ways I couldn’t fully explain. Even then, I knew something wasn’t right. I told his dad more than once that Karl seemed different, but I struggled to put my finger on why. It was a quiet, uneasy […]
Through the Storm and Back Home: Karl’s Story Read More »
It was about five months after Karl’s first seizures. He had not had a single one since those initial two, and the medicine had been working perfectly. I had allowed myself to believe we were past it. But in the middle of the night it happened again, just like before. A grand mal seizure, violent
Karl’s second seizure came almost exactly twenty-four hours after the first one. We hadn’t slept well that night. Even though I’d tried to convince myself the first seizure might have been a one-time event, caused by something benign like fever or stress, my mind wouldn’t settle. I kept replaying the night before, reminding myself that
Karl’s Second Seizure Read More »
Hi, I’m Karl’s mom. It all started one night in late December, around 1 a.m. I woke up to a loud, jarring sound. Karl was thrashing against the wall with his legs. I knew what was happening immediately. I pulled him away from the wall so he wouldn’t hit his head. Almost at once, he
Two Minutes That Changed Everything Read More »
Hi, I am Karl’s mom. I want to tell you about the Loopies, otherwise known as Discoid Lupus. When people meet Karl and his sister, they are often very impressed by them. Both are quite attractive, and Karl is well-behaved. Sister doesn’t spend much time in public because she is rather vocal (AKA she has
Two Shepherds and a Crime Scene Read More »
Today I want to tell you about my sister. She has something called Loopies. I don’t really know what that means, but I know it makes her get weird spots and ouchies on her skin. Sometimes I try to help and lick them clean, but Mom and Dad always say, “No, Karl,” like I’m the
My Sister Smells Funny Read More »
Last week, my dad took me exploring again. We drove to a bunch of new places, and now our RV is parked a huge ocean. The air here is warm and sticky, and there is always wind blowing in my fur. I don’t mind. It makes me look dramatic. The people here talk to me
This Place Smells Interesting Read More »
