Got up early to get to El Camino Surgical Center. Graci looked so adorable in her Barbie nightgown and hot pink leggings with her flip flops, caring her Vera Bradley and Pinkie the Bunny. Then she changed into those great PJ's they have and so bravely hopped on the bed and said, "I'm Ready". I felt the tears come pouring down my face. I took a deep breath and turned around so I could be strong for Graci. Thomas and Griffin were getting ready to head to the lobby when Graci began to cry, "Don't leave me", Thomas started tearing up and explaining that we would be just in the next room. However, she slowly began to get really sleepy from the Valium and they slowly took her back to the OR.
Waiting four hours in the waiting room was like eternity. I read some of Twlight so Edward Cullen helped me take my mind of everything. Suddenly, Dr. Brent came out of the double doors with a smile and was grinning from "ear to ear". "Graci did well; surgery was perfect and she was a dynamite". I felt like a ton of bricks had been lifted off my chest.
He then proceeded to show me on his camera her ear that he carved right from her very own rib cartilage. The second picture was the ear actually attached. Words can't explain the feeling I felt when I saw the outer ear that was just created and sculptured from the most incredible surgeon in the US and he did it all for Graci. What an great feeling! This was only the beginning of Graci's Journey to Her New Ear. The first stage was amazingly remarkable; and I couldn't be more pleased. God be the Glory!!!!
About Me
- Mary Brown
- I am a mother of a beautiful daughter with Hemifacial Microsomia. Graci has changed my life forever. I am so thankful for every day God gives me with her. I believe God created her the way he wanted her to be; and placed her in my life for a reason. I pray that he gives me strength and guidance I need to raise her to be a beautiful lady. Graci was born with mulitple birth defects. She has already undergone several surgeries and now we have reached the point in her life where she will have ear reconstuction on her microtia. This blog is for family, friends and others to read as we go through this amazing journey in California as Graci gets her new ear.
We are so happy that things went well!! I can just see her walking into the hospital w/ her flip flops and Vera Bradely bag-too precious!! We will continue to pray for a speedy recovery. Take care...we will see you soon!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! Gracie is a very brave girl and it sounds like she is a great patient!
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy for you all!
We can't wait to meet this girl with the great personality and beautiful new ear.
And yes, Glory be to God.
We wrote about Gracie in our Family Book of Prayer after Mass on Sunday.
FANTASTIC!!!!!
ReplyDeletetell graci, that uncle darrell & aunt nell are very proud of her, and that we love her.
what a great smile! we love all of you and wish
ya'll have a safe and happy return trip home.
P.S. did griffin find his chocolate milk and chicken nuggets????? / love darrell and nell
hey ya'll
ReplyDeletegg wanted me to relay this message.
she said that she loves all of you so very much, and hug and kiss graci and griffin for her.she wishes ya'll a safe & speedy return back to n.c.
nell and myself look forward to the new updates,
and pics. hope ya'll are having a good time in cali.(or shakey, as i used to call it.)
keep us updated. with our love, nell and darrell