she's up, it's good!

it's been a long day for her

and an action packed couple of days

but, there she is, propped-up in bed

her hair in a pony-tail

eyes wide open

(and when her eyes are wide open ...they're open!)

she's doing a lot better


very, very uncomfortable with that huge incision in her chest

and that breathing tube in her neck

but there she is, trying to break a smile


she reached for her mom's hand

then she reached for my hand

and then held both of our hands up and squeeeeezed


god bless her

she's such a great kid

and the nurse she's had the last three nights

can't get over what a trooper she is


she is