This journey has been, still is and will continue to be flooded with an abundance of mixed emotions. I can't stress how important it is to have support. Some will come to you, others you may have to go out and seek.
From day one my folks have been my main supporters. They have cried, laughed, listened and talked with me along this journey. My Dad and Mom have been amazing!!! Without hesitation, my Mom has been by my side every step of the way; attending every appointment and being there for the week Felicity was in the hospital. My Dad had to keep the wheels turning at home but was always on the other end of the phone and would be with us in a heartbeat if asked. I'm so blessed my daughter has these two amazing people she calls Grampee and Grammee in her life!!!
It wasn't until the night before Felicity's surgery that I posted my blog and went "public" on Facebook about the journey we were on. Prior to that, I had only chosen to tell a select few family and friends. I chose to only discuss everything on the days of her doctor appointments and a couple times here or there. It was very important to me to be in the moment with my daughter every chance we had and not let what we were going through and the surgery she was going to have, to compromise any of our time together; I didn't want her to sense any fear.
From the ones that knew from the beginning to everyone that knows now (those I know personally and those I've never met), the support, prayers and encouragement has been wonderful and is so very much appreciated! My family and friends - friends of my family and friends - each member of Felicity's surgery team - every doctor, nurse, employee, volunteer and family at Banner Health Cardon Children's Hospital that we came in contact with - everyone on my Facebook page - all the families in the groups "OUR CRANIO CIRCLE", "Cranio Kids- Craniosynostosis Support" and "Craniosynostosis Support" on Facebook that have gone or are going through the same or similar journey - Cranio Care Bears - my work DLW and my co-workers. From my heart, I sincerely thank you!
To each of you that has read, continues to read and those that have also shared my blog with others, I truly thank you.
(The care package was from Cranio Care Bears and the flowers/balloons/bears from my work)
