Loo Bug Foundation

Imagine being told that your child has a very cruel and extremely rare brain disease, and the only hope for survival was the removal of half their brain. On Monday, September 21, 2009 Alexandra will have the most difficult brain surgery there is - a hemispherectomy, the disconnection of the entire left side of her brain, in hopes of ending the series of seizures that has plagued her for 5 years.

This disease does not define Alexandra. She has enjoyed swimming, baton twirling, bike riding, and the Jonas Brothers (she IS their biggest fan!) like any other 9 year old girl. Her spirit, her strength, her determination and her joy reach out and grab you. You cannot help but love and admire her.  

There are moments when we realize there are things beyond our control and all you can do is to pray. These are those moments. We pray for her recovery, for her healing, for her family and for strength. We pray for her team of physicians and for God to use their hands as His hands. We are so blessed to be a part of Alexandra's life and honored that she calls us "friend". Join us in lifting up the Worthman family as we journey together and prepare for a new chapter in Alexandra's life ~ a celebration seizure free!