Well, Friday we took it easy. Graci was still alittle sore and was walking around like an old lady. But she always got the royal treatment just like a queen. We explained to Griffin several times that it was Graci's Day and he would say, "I know that". We sat out by the pool, Jacuzzi and played some putt putt at the Suite. We met two families who had surgery with Dr. Brent the same week. The girls made bookmarks, colored with glitter pens, painted toe nails and even decorated their bandages with fun stickers. It was a remarkable moment watching three little girls who had all gone through ear reconstructive surgery playing and laughing together. They were truly troopers sharing their stories about each others ears. It was priceless.
Saturday we traveled to Bear Mountain and visited Roaring Camp of Big Trees. We took a steam train through the Redwood Forest and saw trees that were over 2,000 years old. It was so peaceful and calm looking at the historic railroads and all the beautiful flowers. Graci would stop and smell the flowers and pick them so Mommy could put them in her hair. We even had Griffin saying, "look at the pretty flowers".
Today we went to San Francisco Zoo where there were over 250 species. Graci loved looking at all the animals. Of course we pushed her around in a wagon and she never once asked why people were looking at her. She never was ashamed that she had a white bandage wrapped around her head with tubes coming out with test tubes of blood. By the way, her favorite animals were the monkeys and the huge Tiger. She reminds me of a little monkey always smiling and jumping around so graceful. She reminds me of a Tiger because of striking personality and her braveness and determination. We stopped at a gift shop and Graci picked out a stuff giraffe because that's Mommy's favorite animal and she is always thinking of others. Griffin on the other hand, picked out a Caroline blue calculator. (who knows maybe he will be an Accountant or something when he grows up).
We have had a wonderful weekend enjoying each other and thanking God for his many blessings. Every morning we go out and pick a flower for Graci's hair and we spend time changing her tubes as a family. Griffin even likes to help. I am so proud of how well Graci has done and has constantly had a positive attitude about everything.
Tomorrow is our first post-op!!!
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 really enjoy hearing about all of the fun that you all are having. It sounds like your family is going to have an even stronger bond after this trip.
ReplyDeleteGraci and Griffin sound like fantastic kids!
We are looking forward to the post-op appt.
Hey Graci,
ReplyDeleteAll the Batchelor's Babes are happy that you are doing so well. We have been keeping your MeMe straight. Glad to hear you went sightseeing and to the zoo. We are waiting to read your post-op news.