Ok, you really won't forget this person, but I think the title can speak volumes. It's funny with ALL of the posts I have put on this blog, this is the one that literally has me crying. This blog is about our sweet Gabi. Gabi is our healthy child. Why does writing this and thinking about her make me cry? Because I don't know if there is anyone more affected by Sophia and her heart condition then Gabi. Gabi was two and a half when Sophia was born and because of the situation we were in and because we were away from home, Gabi was with us every step of the way in regards to Sophia and her surgery's, But Gabi is absolutely the most protective of Sophia. She's the one that broke down each time Sophia was brought back to the anesthia room. I remember after Sophia was born Gabi told me that after she was born she had heart surgery. It broke my heart for this little girl to think that every baby that is born has heart problems and has to have surgery. I have had to explain to her a couple times that she doesn't have a sick heart, that Sophia is the only one that does. Every time we are in the hospital Gabi is the first one to go to the hospital bed when the doctor's come in and she tries to absorb the information as well. But this isn't how I want you to know her...I want you to know my Peanut!
She used love the color pink and purple, but she has recently told us that she doesn't like pink and purple her favorite colors are green and blue now! She LOVE, LOVE, LOVES to wear dresses, she is such a girlie girl despite my protests! She LOVES her green blanket and still takes it everywhere with her :0) She loves to draw and color. She is the smartest little girl that I know and I am not just saying that because she is my daughter :0) This is my Gabi, the one that can be forgotten because of CHD.
2 comments:
I remember seeing Gabi in the basement at the Ronald McDonald House with your husband while I was doing laundry one afternoon. She was a doll and we chatted for a moment. It was refreshing to see a happy, healthy child there.
Loved reading about Gabi, she's sure a cutie and like my boys, sounds like she's quite proud of her lil' sis. I think in the end, this experience will help them be more well-rounded, empathetic people. And it's amazing what they understand at such young ages, isn't it?!?
Your daughters are beautiful and I can totally relate to what you write. My heart baby Alexa has two older siblings and I now they have suffered through this just like us. For her first surgery they did not know her yet but now she is facing surgery in 12 days and I know it will tough on them again, not seeing her and us, they cry over this at times as well. Glad your girls are doing well.
Hugs ~ Michelle
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