One week away ...
We can't believe that it's only 1 week away from Sydney's surgery. There is a lot of mixed emotions that we are having. On one hand, we are excited that this moment is finally here. Sydney has been through a lot to get to this point ... when we say a lot, we mean A LOT. She is definitely a "trooper". Again, all of the doctor's appointments, therapy, clinic visits, etc. -- it's all part of Sydney's "normal" life. On the other hand, we have a lot of fear and nervous anticipation. Sydney HAS been through a lot, but nothing ever this serious or invasive. If we would, Karen and I would take her place in a heartbeat. It's one of those situations, as a parent, that you don't want to see your child go through.
When we first noticed her scoliosis, she was about 12 degrees. Through the past couple of years, she has progressed to over 34 degrees. We know that this is going to be so helpful to Sydney. Her lung capacity will increase, her back will look more "normal" and she may actually be a couple inches taller. As Sydney says, "my back will go from an 'S' to a number 1 (as she holds up her index finger)".
Thank you for keeping Sydney close to your hearts during these next couple of weeks, especially one week from now during her surgery on Friday, July 20th.
-A4
7 comments:
Jeff & Karen:
I will keep you in my prayers, and I'm sure that Sydney will be a trooper. Technology these days is quite amazing and I'm sure her surgery will be a great success. Keep your faith and remain positive. Please keep us posted on her condition.
God Bless,
Hermi (Miami, Fl)- (EMSI)
In this time of need I will pray that God will be by your side and that the surgery will be a success. Remember that children are Gods little angels and that he will be look over her during surgery and recovery. I hope recovery will go fast and have here running around soon! Have faith and please let us know whats happening.
Barbara Baez (Tampa, FL)EMSI
Hi NeNe! (NeNe is her name from Grandma Lydia)
Sydney..upon seeing you last night, we are always imagining you and what a beautiful little girl you are! You really fit the role of a little angel you played last Christmas at your church. We are very proud of you!
We've been praying for you as soon as we wake up in the morning. We hope your surgery will go smooth and successful and you will not suffer any pain. We also pray for your fast recovery so that you can come home before your 6th birthday on July 31st.
You are a very brave little girl! And we know God will always be with you throughout this procedure.
We love you!!!!
Grandma Lydia and Grandpa Elvis
Hey Sydney! It's your old friend Jackson! Just wanted you to know that me, mommy, daddy and Dallas are praying that you will have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery! We’ll keep checking back for updates! Love and miss y’all! The Gafford's
Hi Sydney,
Just wanted to let you know we were thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Our family is in Alabama this week visiting the Eternal World Television Network ( a Catholic TV station and Shrine founded by Mother Angelica) Tommorow we are visiting the Shrine and we will put a prayer request in for you and your family. Dave and I miss you and hope to see you soon.
Sydney, I just read that you love blueberries and I did not know that! I just happen to live in Georgia's Blueberry Capital, Alma;so I can promise you lots of blueberries for you to eat while you are recovering.
Now what I do know; You are a very special little girl with a
strong determine spirit. And through God, prayer, love and support you are going to be a winner. That's right, a very straight #1!!!!! God Bless , Auntie T
Jeff and Family,
My prayers are with you and your family.You have such a precious little girl and I know she is going to be just fine.Take it one day at a time.If you guy's need anything at all please let me know.
God Bless.
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