This website is dedicated to my daughter Monica. She was born with a life-threatening neural tube defect, called an occipital encephalocele. This encephalocele contained a substantial portion of her brain. We were given a dire prognosis for our newborn. Two days after birth, on Christmas Eve, Monica underwent surgery. After 6 hours, we were given the news - Monica survived the brain surgery - our own Christmas miracle!

Monica is now 22 years old. She had multiple disabilities (cortical blindness, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and a seizure disorder.) Despite these disabilities, she is a healthy young woman who is rarely ill. She has tremendous motivation and continues to learn and enjoy life. Monica is a delight and inspiration.

Family neurological resources

Irish Epilepsy Association - The official site of Brainwave, the Irish Epilepsy Association ---

Spina Bifida Association-Spina Bifida Association - Spina Bifida Association, Spina Bifida, SB, SBA ---

TBI Homepage, brain Injury, TBI, ABI, closed head injury, survivors& caregivers - The Tradition Continues In 1996, Sagasha founded TBIChat and later developed the website around it. In 2002, they became two distinct organizations. The TBI Homepage http: www.tbihome.org Brain Inju ---

These web site resources are listed as a convenience to our visitors. If you use these resources, we take no responsibility and give no guarantees, warranties or representations, implied or otherwise, for the content or accuracy of these third-party sites.