This little girl of mine never ceases to amaze me.
On Monday as she listened to her ophthalmologist and I discussing her upcoming surgery, I expected her to express concern about the procedure itself (she'll be having a Baerveldt implant, explained here in an article written by her specialist) or to protest having yet another surgery ~ this will make her 8th since she's been home.
I watched her carefully as Dr. F explained the procedure itself, why drops will still be needed following surgery (actually even more drops for the first few months) and the risks involved.
DQ?
Didn't blink. I had started to think she wasn't listening at all.
But when the post surgery instructions were given?
Oh, that's when my girl came to life. She piped right up with an indignant, "What? No swimming for two weeks? That's (pause to give a dramatic effect) fourteen days!"
More anesthesia, additional drops (she already does six drops a day, stoically I may add, but she despised them), predicted pain, the feeling of something stuck in her eye until she finally gets used to it, possible vision loss...
Nope, none of these ruffled her feathers. But take away the newly opened pool and swim team practice? Now that will get her attention.
So tonight I did what any Mama of a "little pool lover who is about to sit out for two weeks" would do.
And after she finally braved the cold, she had a wonderful time diving for rings and playing with her "twin" brother.
When practice rolled around, she was ready.
She made the most of her time tonight.
And Coach Amy graciously offered to let my DQ be an "assistant coach" for the two weeks she's sidelined. That went a way to appease her disappointment about having to stay out of the water.
Tomorrow is the big day. In my mind it's all about the surgery tomorrow. But in hers?
The countdown to June 8 (two weeks away) begins...
12 comments:
She really IS amazing! With her attitude she'll do well!
Praying for DQ! I absolutely love he sweet smile! I hope you both survive the 2 weeks, ha ha.
What an incredible little girl! I'll be praying for her (and you & Ian) tomorrow!
Praying for sweet DQ (and her mama & daddy!)! Love you guys!!!
Praying for DQ this morning. Abby is back in surgery for stage one of her nose job and she is going to have to be out of the pool for a while too :(. It's going to be hard on her with the hot summer we are expecting. Hope and pray that all goes well today and in the days to come.
Jenn
Praying for Darcy, the surgeons hand, and for Mom and Dad. May the peace that surpasses all understanding be with you all!
Oh wow! Your surgery day is the same day as out appt. with our surgeon. Will be praying for you. It's so much for these kids to endure. Thank God for their bravery and the peace that the Holy Spirit affords. What a sweet mamma to let her have that extra time at the pool.
An incredibly resilient - and absolutely adorable - daughter you have there :) Prayers for her upcoming surgery!
We will be praying for DQ's recovery and that her two weeks just flies by. What a sweetheart. I know she'll make an awesome assistant swim coach!!!
We will be praying for DQ's recovery and that her two weeks just flies by. What a sweetheart. I know she'll make an awesome assistant swim coach!!!
Love the Darcy Q! I hope two weeks will fly by. Maybe it will rain every day?
Awww, sweet girl! 2 weeks will fly by, I hope! This summer, is the first time my almost 6 yr. old is able to swim in a public pool ever! (she had a big surgery this past Feb.) So, I feel your pain & will keep you in my prayers...
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