Sunday, 06 Feb 2005 (Noon):

Gabriella and the entire family enjoyed a quiet Sunday. Mum and Lucy had a well deserved break at the beach near our home, while Dad and Ella did some light chores around the house. Ella is adjusting well to being at home again – she sleeps soundly each night from about 9 pm until 6 am.

During daylight hours she keeps herself amused by playing with the toys that hang above her bed, eating, and napping. However, her favorite pastime is to pull on the sensor wires that are attached to her heart-rate and oxygen saturation monitors.

This results in the alarms going off, followed by Mum and Dad running to her side. Once everyone is assembled in response to the alarm, she flashes her best “Daddy’s girl” smile to let everyone know that she’s really in charge.

Pictured left is Matt, Lucy, Ella (pre-Trach), and Matt’s Godparents – Ardie and Pete Van Well. All for now.

Thank you for your prayers.