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More Sun, Please!

Thanking God for all His goodness today. We are trying to get back to “normal” by spending time by the pool. Even Toby is in on the action. Love you all. #stayhome

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In the First 48 Hours

Praise God! We finally brought Gracie home on Wednesday, April 8. God has been good, and we’ve had two really uneventful and restful nights at home. It has been a little chaotic bringing her home with new equipment and additional … Continue reading

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Happy Palm Sunday

Still in captivity, like God’s people in Egypt. But still praising God for His goodness. Waiting for a discharge this week, hopefully. Wishing you all a beautiful stay-at-home Palm Sunday. Many blessings to you and may God reveal His glory … Continue reading

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Making the Best of a Bad Situation

How do you make the best of a bad situation? 1. Get the most sun you can. 2. Get the most Son you can. 3. Pray. Read your Bible. We have good news: bloodwork shows that Hemoglobin is rising! Thanks … Continue reading

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A Rough Day

Gracie has been improving in her ability to manage secretions. Sunday when she woke up, her voice was much more clear, and she had much less need for suction. But alas, this peace would not last very long. In order … Continue reading

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I’m a Little Hoarse

So every morning Gracie wakes up and doesn’t like how her voice sounds. I explain that she’s a little hoarse because she has spent the whole night without speaking. This is because her Trache balloon is inflated while sleeping so … Continue reading

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A Little Rant

Hello again. It’s been a few days since I posted. And I haven’t been returning phone calls and text messages. My apologies. To be honest it’s been a difficult journey, and I’m really worn out. We have many answered prayers … Continue reading

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Holding Court in Style

Good evening everyone. Grace has had busy day, today. She was out of the bed and into a chair early in the day, and has been there well into the evening. It doesn’t sound like much, but going from four … Continue reading

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Trach or Trache? Rhymes With Shake

So Gracie is shaking it up down here at NCH. She is making progress every day. It’s great hearing her voice again even though is a little labored, as we get accustomed to speaking over the Trache. We are ever … Continue reading

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Have You Seen This Face?

Have you seen this face lately? It’s been a while since we’ve seen it. But we are so blessed to report that Gracie is moving forward in her recovery and healing with the trach. It’s a slow process but she … Continue reading

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