Graci and I only stayed one night in the Surgical Center. She woke up bright eyed and repeatedly said, "I want my Daddy". We had a good night and she only woke up twice to go to the restroom. Everyone at El Camino Surgical Center was so nice and sweet and just adored Graci. Well, Daddy and Griffin came to pick us up early and we were headed back to Staybridge Suites (our home away from home).
Well, Graci had a good day. We pained fingernails, watched high school musical, Dora, changed clothes several times and did some walking to help with the pain that she was experiencing where they cut her on her rib cage. She repeatedly said, "I need a wheelchair and why can't I have one". She was the cutest thing walking around like a 90 year old women holding her back and constantly saying in the sweetest voice "Owe, Owe, Owe. She did finally look in the mirror later on in the day and said, "That's not too bad". "Fix my hair Mommy, I want to look pretty". A tear rolled down my face. She never complained and only teared up a few times when it was hurting. We had a pain chart but she still always pointed to the smiley face because it her mind she was happy and not in pain.
Our night went well, Thomas and I took turns sleeping and changing her tubes. Graci woke up a little grumpy, but believe it or not, she is restless and getting bored so I imagine we will head to her favorite store today, Target.
Words can't express how much we thank ALL of you for your prayers, messages and well wishes. Graci is truly so lucky to have all of you in her life. She is gift from God and so very special to everyone she meets.
Hopefully, we can do more sightseeing this weekend and off to the doctors on Monday and Wednesday. We all can't wait to see the beautiful sight underneath the bandage. Will keep you posted with pics.
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.
What wonderful news!!! I'm sure a shopping trip to Target will make her forgot all about the pain...but hey you could always let her ride the motorized carts :-)) Can't wait to see more pics!
ReplyDeleteShe sure does look like a princess and every princess is allowed to get grumpy...especially after surgery. :)
ReplyDeleteWe are praying that her pain will decrease soon.
Sophie keeps looking at the pictures with me and says "that's Graci she has special ear like me". Sophie also thinks it is cool that Graci has a meemee (bunny) too.
Can you email us the address of the Staybridge Suites?
Hey Mary! Glad to hear everything is going splendidly. Emma says to tell Gracie hi from her and wanted to know if you were going to go see her Nana & Pawpaw while you were out there. (They live up in the wine country in CA) LOL! We'll keep you all in our prayers and can't wait to see you all again!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
-Amy