Thursday, December 3, 2009

Surgery

It's official: Elle's surgery will take place the morning of December 10 at Children's Hospital in Boston. We are going down for a pre-op interview on the 8th and will be there until at least the 15th for Elle's recovery.


This is good news. And still it guts you. You know you've made the right decision to have the surgery...but you are removing your daughter's lung. It brings up a dozen different emotions at once and they all conflict with one another. If anything makes it easier, it is Elle's attitude. Her fight and spirit through all of this has been awe-inspiring. But it's hard.


So please keep us all (and Elle especially) in your thoughts. And send as much positive energy as possible her way on the 10th.

16 comments:

Jeff and family said...

Thanks for the update. The "energy" you mentioned is already on the way. Hang in there!

The Mommarazzi said...

I keep checking your blog about the surgery date so as not to keep pestering Beth :) Laina and I will be sending our best healing thoughts to Miss Elle. Thinking of you all. Sandy

Suldog said...

Prayers will be said, and are being said.

Anonymous said...

Elle and her family are always in our thoughts and prayers. We sent you alittle something to bring to the hospital since we could not be there. I hope you get it in time. You are one strong cookie and will do just fine. (((hugs))) The Jollys

Stephanie and Family said...

God bless you Elle! We will be thinking about you :) We all know how tough Elle is though....she can do this!

Unknown said...

Beth I'm working at Children's now, would it be ok to come visit you guys? Let me know, I would love to meet your amazing little girl!

Unknown said...

My thoughts are with you and ellie!

Beth said...

Holly -- that would be great!!! :)

Anonymous said...

god bless you! you will be in my thoughts and prayers

Angie said...

Your family is always in our thoughts and prayers. Isabelle is looking forward to dancing with Elle again soon. Big hugs to the little fighter...she is amazing!

Kevin Smith said...

As always, all our best wishes for Elle and the family. I'm sure all will be well.

ckarales said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Elle and your family...you are a strong little girl and will get through this surgery just as strong as ever as a wonderful 2009 Christmas gift- you are amazing, inspiring and we cannot wait to visit with you again...Love, the Paul Family

Anonymous said...

Sweet little Elle, we are sending you the power through energy and prayer to bring you through this journey and restore your health!
God Bless you little angel....

Anonymous said...

i'll be sending my best positive energy what a wonderful holiday gift to help heal your daughter...keep her focused on all those presents she'll have waiting for her under the tree...love you all, Cara

The Pennell Family said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Elle is amazingly strong -stronger than any adult I know!

The Wanderer said...

Thinking of you all. Much love.