It was a bittersweet day. A long day. An emotional day, in both good and bad ways. This morning we found out Gracie's shunt is not working properly and she will need surgery. We knew this was likely. We were told to expect it. But I'm not sure anything prepares you for finding out that your tiny, baby daughter will have a major surgery. AGAIN. I just want to wave some magic wand and have all of this go away. I want her to feel good all the time and roll over and sit up and do all of the things seven (!) month old babies do. I have so much more to say on this. But I can't seem to form my words right now.
On the other hand, today was Kindergarten Round Up. Wow. Can it be possible Riley is old enough for kindergarten? He was a little nervous at first because he didn't know anyone. But soon after we sat down in the school's gymnasium he spotted two of his friends from preschool. And met a new friend. And now I'm pretty sure my son and his buddies have a reputation with the teachers before school has even started. Once he was with his friends, it was like he was a new boy. I was so proud of him when he marched down the bleachers to head off with the teacher - not scared at all, just ready for a new adventure.
Oh! And his new friend? His mom just happens to be the nurse that took care of Gracie while she was in the NICU. We had no idea we lived just down the road from each other. Small, small world.
Tonight I'm going to count my many blessings and head to bed.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
will be praying for little Gracie...and for Momma too! Let us know when the surgery is!
ReplyDeleteAww. Take a rest, Mighty B. I will be sending good thoughts to my birthday buddy.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to read about your sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that the surgeries never get easier, but hope and praying get us through. And they'll get you through it too. Praying for you and Gracie and the doctors performing the surgery.
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