Dear friends and family -



Thanks for visiting Georgia's page! As most of you know, Georgia had been struggling with worsened seizures since January 2010. She subsequently underwent seizure surgery which resulted in a functional hemispherectomy on July 21st at Denver Children's Hospital. We really appreciate all of the kind thoughts and prayers that you have showered on her (and us!) - please keep them coming! We hope this website/blog can be an easy way for us to keep everyone informed on how Georgia is doing. Bare with us...we're new at this!


Love - Rick and Alicia







Sunday, August 8, 2010

the great outdoors

Another low-key weekend day...Georgia was relieved! I think the week caught up to her - she had a mammoth nap today, over 3 hours. Of course we poked her a few times to make sure it wasn't a bad, neuro type of sleep. It wasn't, she was just beat :) Good day though, lots of outside time. Mommy and G went rouge and took a wagon ride/walk over to University Hospital in an attempt to find a decent cup of coffee. The coffee shop at Children's is not open on Sunday - not sure why, definitely a business opportunity! For those who know TCH, you know there is a Caribou Coffee across Colfax near I-225. I didn't think taking a TCH wagon complete with IV pole across a 5 lane road would be acceptable, so we settled on a jaunt over to the adjoining adult hospital for a cup of Seattle's Best from Subway. Not ideal, but not bad. Where is Dunkies when you need it!?

Georgia's OT and PT therapists also did an outdoor session today - thanks Kim and Shannon! We went out to the grassy courtyard, played catch and hide-a-critter. The ulterior motive was to see how Georgia did walking on various surfaces (i.e. grass, stones, sand). She held her own, though certainly gripped our hands a bit tighter as she walked. She is certainly more tenative now, but honestly, we'd rather have that than her being impulsive and not knowing her limitations. Impulsive = helmet = sucks. You keep being cautious little one - we are so proud of you!

A few photos to capture the day...video of "happy birthday" already posted for you video junkies :) Good night to all!
Going rogue off-campus - note the large fluid accumulation on the right side of her head is almost gone!

Critters in bowls with Kim and Shannon

Pet therapy with Gilbert the Great Pyrenees

Posted by rick and alicia at 11:47 PM

3 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 9, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    It's great to see such wonderful progress in your beautiful, spunky little girls. Hugs from Philly.

    Kelly

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  2. UnknownAugust 9, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    D&D in CO here we come!!! Rick shall we??? Hey they painted the IV Poll Red...style at it's best! A, I think writing is your second calling...it is all so enjoyable to read and motivating! Go G Go G Go!!!! Friday will be here before you know it! XOXOXOXO

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  3. CathyDAugust 9, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Always adorable....I think there could be a business opportunity for D&D, and how about totally cute, fashionable kid helmets!!! Think of all the decorating opportunities for something durable for protection, flexible in terms of color/style...and completely customizeable for the kids to decorate! Probably already exists....but fun to think of none-the-less!!!! It could have matching accessories (for girls) and weapons for boys!!! Friday will be here before you know it! And the Happy Birthday Papa was adorable!!! XXOO...

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