MyGlitch almost had me miss Broc's graduation/senior day for UTSA

Disclosure: As a reminder I don't go back and correct any mental errors while writing because that is true to how my brain works with living with epilepsy. In order to understand this by someone just joining, one example at times I might speak a seteances out ouf order, or repeat them, spelling.

MyGlitch couldn't be seen by others,

but I almost missed Broc's graduation

To say it's been a busy few months is an understatement. Between baseball games, organizing the house between trips, Mayo visit, etc. UTSA Baseball had graduation on the baseball diamond May15th and celebrated the senior day May16th. What many just saw was a the President giving the diplomas along with the AD providing their Athlete Stoles as they walked across. Many parents/families full of joy and maybe a few happy tears. While our family was just hoping I could make it through the weekend without MyGlitch in front of all. Afterall; the last thing I wanted was me taking away from Broc & his teammates achivements.

My Heart Sank.....While my brain glitched

May 7th Brent drove me to meet my dad halfway to Mayo. (Brent had to stay back and work, since we wold be gone the next week for graduation) I had my EEG leads placed May 8th and I stayed with my folks until they were scheduled to come off on May11th.

Just after my outpatient EEG leads were removed, I experienced a seizure. The medical team wanted to send me to the emergency room and admit me. My dad heard of the speakers Code Blue...he thought immediatly it was me. (I tend to have that kind of luck). I began demanding to not make me go, saying I had to go and not miss my son's graduation. The timing could not have been more challenging. I don't remember most of it, but I am pretty sure I wasn't the best patient.

Due to this, they called nuerology and I am blessed Dr. Feyissa was in, and said to releas me in a wheelchair and he would see me in nuerology and he would make the decision. My dad said I looked awful when they wheeled me to him.

I was beginging to recover by the time I got to see Dr. Feyissa. I have been with him for many years. He is like family to us. He agreed that no seizure is worth missing out on something for my sons, who he has pretty much watch grow up. (he joked in the office, this is the model baseball one rt:, and the other is the rocket scientist:) He always asked to see pics, and he like many others think Broc should model, if baseball doesn't work the way he wants. Ok i am getting a bit off topic, lol.

So we went to my folks, I rested and we hopped in the car the next day to head to our house for the night. Then on the 13th we drove out to TX. I was exhuasted, but also excited to see both my boys together again celebrating.

Broc's Hidden Struggles while being a Student Athlete

What many don’t know is the journey Broc has endured throughout his college baseball career. Year after year, he faced injuries that he could have easily just quit. Instead he used them as fuel to reach his goals, and prove many others wrong. He also had to take classes that didn't transfer from his FL JUCO, so it lead to an 18 credit semester as a senior.

He had early team weights, practice, treatment daily for his injuries, traveling along with academics is never easy, but he took on high-level business finance classes while serving on two athetic committees. He also had scheduled zoom calls with a great mentor out in Cali! For his baseball and his grades, earned him the title of Male Academic Athlete of the Year. This shows not only his talent on the field but also his dedication in the classroom. Afterall; aren't they called "student-athletes".

The ballgame heat, His Strength in Adversity, Helped me

His ability to face setbacks without losing sight of his dreams has been a powerful for me to watch. He embraced challenges and used them as motivation rather than obstacles. His story shows that challenges come in many forms, and overcoming them requires determination and support from many.

What made it even more challenging was the TX heat! For someone with epilepsy, heat and fatigue are known triggers. Broc was constantly checking in, asking if I was sure I could handle being there. With all he had going on to focus on, to be excited and have mixed emotions, he was more cooncerned for me. On the senior day on the field, he did have to hold me up a bit

He has always had a big heart, and since he was a toddler he took care of his me, when he could have easily not cared. I think that is one reason, since we both had had struggles in different ways, it has brought us even closer over the years mom/son. I hear many other moms at games who say their sons barely spend time with them at all.

Broc's future is BRIGHT!

YES, I know you are saying right now you are his mom of course you think his future is bright....He has many opportunities ahead, thanks to his dedication to his finance degree, he has alreayd had those reach out to him wanting him to apply for jobs, or pursue MS in Sports Adminstration. But first he wants to continue his dream of a post collegiate career in baseball. He will begin that goal with summer training, and onto try-outs.

What The weekend meant

Broc's graduation was a celebration of more than just an earned diploma or showing baseball skills. It was a celebration of resilience, family, and the power of never giving up.

I am beyond excited for what lies ahead. He has many doors open thanks to his hard work and determination. I can't wait to see it all unfold!

This weekend was a moment I almost missed

It is now a powerful memory of what it means to face MyGlitch

head-on and come through stronger.

It is also a daily reminder we need to just have courage, belief in ourselves

and that support from loved ones makes all the difference.

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