Monday, August 22, 2011

The Cutie (The Illustrated Story)

We told you earlier about our last 24 hours. Here's some of the story in pictures.


It might look like a trip to the salon, but this is Grace gritting out 26 probes attached to her head by what must have felt like a pneumatic hammer. Notice the I-Pod playing a series of lullabies like "Hush Little Baby" while Jeff Gordon's pit crew was working on her noggin.



Grace getting ready to sleep with her head full of electronics, all wrapped up and not so happy about it. And this is not even Grace at her puffiest.



Grace in the morning (already a little less puffy and more bright eyed) looking like Cindy Lou Who on Christmas morning.



After some serious hair scrubbing and rub-a-dubbing, Grace and BB finally getting a moment of rest.
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  1. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Whole, Happy, Healthy, Home...my prayer for your beautiful Grace and her beautiful family.

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  2. Twilson9608August 22, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Lots of prayers. Those EEG's are not fun, in any way.

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  3. rosemaryAugust 22, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    It really saddens me to see your brave little Grace going through all this trauma. But, the final picture brings a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love

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  4. chAugust 23, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    looking good, gracie-lou-who. and loving that your latest iv has found itself in a plastic fort knox. i wonder if they're trying to discourage you from running straight out of there.

    you know, now would be an EXCELLENT time to start negotiating with your dad for that pony you've had your eye on...

    xoxoxo...sleep tight, little pufferfish.

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  5. Grandma RAugust 23, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Grandma R says, "It looks you were ready to go on a space ship, but I am glad you are back on earth and ready to conquer the world. Hope you, Mommy and Daddy get much needed rest tonight and will get to go home soon..LOVE!!!

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  6. KirsAugust 23, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    I just read your blog, (it was linked on someones page). I am astonished by the strength both you and your husband, as well as beautiful Grace, have shown. This cannot be easy. I'll be praying! Much Love!

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  7. Joanie Voss DuarteAugust 23, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    God bless you, Jen and Darren, and especially your sweet little Gracer. We are doing all we can in prayer to try to keep that weight lifted off of your shoulders! Hugs to you all. <3

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  8. londonerAugust 23, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Wow! Pretty scary stuff Grace, but one day you'll look back and say, 'Was that really me?!'
    Knew you were all having a difficult day when we didn't hear until late. Hoping for a better one today. Hang in there with Big Bird. Love to you all from London

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  9. sarahAugust 23, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    xoxoxoxoxoxo (and so on and so forth)

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  10. Kay & Jim PAugust 23, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Grace, its so good to see you and BB back and on the road of recovery...Hang in there baby girl, we are all praying for you....get some most needed rest from all that scary stuff you went through. xoxo, Kay & Jim

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  11. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Grace, sweet Grace. Enjoy that Big Bird time - i'm so glad he is there with you!!! Greenie, you are my hero. you can do this. hang in there. a mama has to have a strong heart, yes. but yours is getting the crash course of a lifetime. know that we are all here for you and Darren to share your burden.
    We love you so much.
    xoxoxoxoo ~Familia Duran

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  12. ZenmommaAugust 23, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    She's beautiful and strong. Wow!

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  13. ColuchAugust 23, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    oh, poor baby girl! I hope today is a better day.
    Always checking in and sending you love and prayers.
    Hang in there.
    xxoo

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