Journal Entry 4

Jacob is now about two years and a couple months old. We are currently in the hospital waiting room; he had a very serious seizure today and was transported to the emergency room. Things haven't been great, but we have been making it through the months. But today was the worst yet. The doctor has just told us that he needs to be hospitalized until futher noticed. He explained that because Jacob is lacking the enzyme Hexosaminidase A, there is nothing to break down a fatty substance called GM2 ganglioside. He said that the fatty substance is swelling and destroying the neurons in his brain and spinal cord. It was also explained that his ability to swallow is deminishing, and that he will need to be fed by a tube. I couldn't believe it, but it was the ttruth. Jacob shouldn't have to go through this.