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Tuesday, 22 Mar 2005:
This morning’s inspection of Gabriella’s airway by Dr. Cable was completed without incident and she is resting comfortably in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Dr. Cable observed that the portion of Gabriella’s airway which he repaired on 09 Mar is healing nicely.
Ella will remain in the PICU overnight for observation and then be discharged sometime tomorrow.
All for now.
Thank you for your prayers.
Thursday, 09 Dec 2004:
Just seven days ago wee Ella underwent her follow-on surgical procedure. Once GG was sedated, her doctors visually inspected the portion of her airway which they had repaired on 10 November. After less than an hour, Dr. Cable (Gabriella’s ENT doctor) showed us photos of her WIDE OPEN Airway. Thankfully, the procedure was successful. Afterwards, Gabriella had a short stay in the PICU, before returning home. Since then, Gabriella has done wonderfully well. Mum and Dad are slowly getting used to living life outside of the medical crisis zone.
Last week we had our first family outing – we went to the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in our little town of Kailua. The Marine Corps Band played Christmas carols. Father Christmas arrived on a trolley with all of his helpers…the Christmas tree lights looked spectacular. It was a wonderful event. We especially enjoyed the live nativity scene where Lucy managed to give one of baby goats a BIG HUG. As our family prepares to celebrate the birth of Christ, rest assured, we will be praying for you and your family. As always,
thank you for your prayers.
Tuesday, 16 Nov 2004 (9 am):
Gabriella underwent surgery to open her airway on 10 November. The surgeon showed us some amazing photos of the work he performed to open Ella’s blocked airway. He was very pleased with the results, so we are all hoping and praying for the best.
Gabriella has remained in the PICU since the surgery due to some infection and oxygen saturation issues. Don’t worry though, as GG has shown once again that she is a strong little fighter. We anticipate being discharged sometime today.
God bless each of you and thank you for your prayers.
