Coming Home!

The feeling I felt when we pulled into my drive way in Wilson North Carolina was a feeling I can't even describe. There was Welcome Home Banner hanging on my porch where I immediate turned my eyes towards. I saw my flowers and rocking chairs on the porch and it reminded me of how grateful I was for the little things. I then walked into my house and dropped my bags right at the door. Everything looked so cozy and I could even smell the scent of "Home Sweet Home." My eyes filled with water I looked all around. The feeling was great and I was so thankful that this journey had ended for now. It was time to get back to the hustle and bustle of life back home. However, I am truly grateful for the enjoyable time I had spent with my family, the spiritual insight I had gain from watching such a brave little girl, the friendships I had made and the romance that had rekindled with me and Thomas. It was an emotional, spiritual, eventful and best journey of my life.......and we were just getting started.

Well, Today I reminded Graci that we had to take the bandage off. She didn't say a word. I asked her as I played with her long gorgeous hair and asked, "What's wrong?" You don't want to take it off?" She said No! The bandage with the jewels reminds her of a headband. She than begin to explain that she didn't want anyone that she didn't know to ask her to see her ear because it wasn't complete. She also doesn't like that her hair is shaved and that hair will start to grow on her ear because of her hair line is so close to her ear. Daddy, replied don't you worry about the hair, we can shave it every day like I have to shave. She laughed. However, after a hour conversation explained to her that she needs to be proud and grateful for all that she has been through and already accomplished. Graci said, "I know I'm Special". This is how God made me. I immediately had to leave the room because of the tears building up in my eyes. I walked into my kitchen and turned on my radio. Listening to Music helps my soul and allows me to forget about the trials and tribulations of everyday. It truly takes me to another world. I turned the switch to hear the most gorgeous sound coming through the speakers it was "Amazing Grace". After just explaining to my daughter to never be ashamed and then the greatest song ever written was playing through out my house. It reminded me that their will be a day when there will be no more tears, no more pain and no more fears and the burdens of this world will be no more.

I know the journey seems so long, but my family isn't walking alone; and we are so thankful for our family, church and friends who have experienced this trip with us. It. Thanks again for to everyone and words can't express how much we appreciate all of you. Graci is so lucky and one day she will look back at all this and really have a heartfelt story to share with others. Please stay in touch for the journey begins again in October for 2nd stage ear reconstruction. Love to All.