Wednesday, July 15, 2009
chemo/spinal tap day
Grace had chemo today along with a spinal tap. She hasn't left the bed much today and hasn't felt well. She is really amazing though. Today, she accessed her port in 2 minutes!!!! And, she said, "mom, I really hate the feeling when they put me to sleep and my head spins. Please let me just close my eyes while I'm in your arms so I'll feel safer." As I held her and they gave her the "sleepy medicine" I watched her eyes flutter and clench tight as she coped with the things that scare her. Her spinal tap went smoothly and when she awakened she was telling jokes and being silly. Grace really is my hero. I can't believe how much she trusts us and learns to deal with all this insanity. She trusts us enough to still go to chemo, knowing how she'll feel during and after. And, yet she just does it. We are learning so much from watching her.
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Grace is so brave! She's going to be an amazing young woman. Thinking of you guys always!
I think everyone who knows Grace and her story considers her to be their hero! She truly is an amazing young girl with strength few of us will ever have!
Kim, your little girl is my hero. really. she always will be. miss you, Tiffany
Bless her heart. We love her and look up to her in so many ways. Hope she has better days ahead very soon!!
Hang in there Gracie! You are so brave! We can't wait to see you soon. Hope you are getting excited for your birthday!
I wish I had a smidge of her bravery.. especially at her age! So admirable!
So strong, brave, and heroic. Little grace you are amazing I am so glad that you have your wonderful parents to hold you and help you feel safe! We love you!
Love the Sands Family!
Gracie, YOU ARE AMAZING!!! AND SUCH AN EXAMPLE OF STRENGTH AND FAITH.
❤ anjanette
Gracie, you are my hero too!
Grace, you rock!
I think anyone who reads this blog would consider Grace a hero. She is truly amazing and we are all learning from her. She also has wonderful, tender parents who teach her the importance of having a good attitude. I have always been impressed with your parenting skills and please know what a difference you two are making in their lives!! Happy Birthday to Gracie and I hope she feels better today. I love you all. . . .
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