Tuesday, September 23, 2008

The vent is out!!!!

Oh, Graci looks so much better!! It is always so good to see someone get their vent out-- she is so much more herself! She was upset after they took it out because she had to sit up a little and it was hurting her, but she soon settled down and is now resting. She'll be able to drink a little in 4-6 hours and that will help her tons.

Our next door neighbor and mother of Graci's best friend is a nurse here once a week. It was her shift today and it was fun to be able to see her and have Graci see a familiar face. We just got done from eating lunch together and it was so good to have some company. Jer's still at home trying to rest up a bit. He's watching Elli so Mom and Dad could go to a doctor's appointment and come visit Graci. I thought that was a pretty crummy birthday-- not feeling well and having a daughter in ICU-- but then I read Leslie's comment about the success of the surgery being the best birthday present ever, and that made me feel better. I love you, hon! Happy Birthday!

--Christianne

4 comments:

  1. I don't know why every year for the past four years I still can't get it in stone in my head that it is also Jeremy's birthday today --Happy Birthday, Jeremy!! Mariah (she turned four today) has had a fun day, even though I didn't have anything big planned. Christi - I just talked to Misty and she is coaching Alissa's basketball team. She didn't even know that you had adopted. She asked for your blog address, so I hope it's OK that I gave it to her.
    Also, on Saturday I ran into Charity C.! (Am I supposed to put last names on here?)
    Our prayers are with you and your family!

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  2. Christi--we love you! Aaaahhh! I'm pretty much dying because I wish we were closer! I want to come visit you and Graci in the hospital! Give Graci my love. We wish you guys the best!

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  3. Christianne! It is Misty (Warner) Gordon. I recieved you blog address from Becky. I am trying to remember the last time that we talked, and I think that was when Becky and I stopped to visit you at your home in Spanish Fork.(So it has been a while) and I am sitting here reading about what you have gone through how your family has grown, changed and been so blessed! I will be honest, as I have been reading I have been crying, smiling and being filled with the spirit reading your tender testimonies about families, hope and listening to the spirit! I am so happy for you and I am praying for you and your children. What blessed chilren to have you for a mom. You are AMAZING and I have always thought that. Hang in there at Primary Children's. I will be in touch through your blog. I have been blessed to know you. You have always been such an example to me.

    Love and Friendship!
    Misty

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  4. That is such great news that the tube is out! We're so happy that everything is going so well for Graci. My Aunt Rama Jean (Kyle's wife) has a niece who's baby just had surgery on her heart at Primary too-I'm wondering if that could be your neighbor in ICU from Idaho. Anyway, good luck with the rest of your hospital stay! Happy Birthday Jeremy-hope you get feeling better!! We love you all!!!

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