Eat Whatever Ya Want
Gracie did a barium swallow test to evaluate her ability to swallow food, and the great news is that she was cleared to eat anything! Okay, maybe not 9-course meals just yet (hold off on sending her a bunch of food!) as Gracie is nervous about the process and will be self-restricting her food consumption I'm sure, but looking forward forward to smoothies and building to more over time!
Good news for Emily: she will start attending Arapahoe High School in Centennial, which is only about 7 miles south of Craig Hospital. It is also where the son of a friend from Bill's high school also attends, so she will have someone to help get her connected into the school. We traveled down several paths before making the decision to go there, and it's obviously a big change for Emily, but a relief to have it settled.
Thanks for all your love and support,
Debbie
Comments (42)
This is thrilling. So very happy for Grace. And know this must be encouraging for you, too. Congrats to Emily, too; know that her classmates will adore her! Continuing prayers....
So wonderful to hear of the progress. Aarapahoe is a wonderful school. Some girls from our church go there so if Emily would like some great girls to help her just let me know.
Awesome! Great news!
That is such awesome news!!!! A definite move in the right direction!!! Answered prayers and continued prayers!!
WOW!
wonderful news!
Excellent news! One step at a time!
I am so happy to hear that. love you! Sara, Casmali and chimaway
Wonderful news! Wishing Emily the best too!
What great news. Get rid of that obnoxious feeding tube. This is a great step forward and shows great things tp come. Love and prayers, The Carrolls lP.S. Best of luck t Emily! New adventures,
What wonderful progress! Now we need a Blenders to open in Denver :-)
All EXCITING and POSITIVE news!
Wonderful news! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Fantastic!!
Wonderful news. Smoothies now. All food likes to come. A good sign for the future
Those girls make sunshine wherever they go! I am sure Emily will enjoy her new spot and way to go Gracie with the swallowing! Pizza is next :)
Thanks for sharing to good news for both girls! Miss you all and send our best to all of you!!!
Yippee!! Hope she is back to full speed eating soon. ;-)
Hi Debbie, Thank you for keeping us close to the action! We're so happy to hear that there continues to be positive steps forward. Tell everyone we said hello and please know that positive thoughts and prayers on behalf of our girl Gracie and the whole Fisher crew are standard operating procedure for all of us!
Great news!
Wonderful news!! I continue to think about all of you every day.
Great news! Give her a big hug. BArry
Sooo happy for Gracie and her progress! Every Bible study and small group we attend people are asking about her! Lots of prayers going up on her behalf! Love all of you! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow that's HUGE!!! Congrats Gracie!!! And Emily, you are amazing, I totally believe in your resilience. Go Team Fisher!!
delete We breathe a prayer of thanks for each bit of progress. This latest news is so encouraging. So happy, too, that a good school has been found for Emily. How wonderful that she may soon meet friends of friends in the same school
Hi Everyone in Colorado, We see all the emails and notes and wish that we could help. We are so enthusiastic that Gracie can start to eat. I'm hoping the extra calories will help her gain other movements too. Blessings from Anne & Bob Weber FUMC.
SO happy to hear the GREAT news! Lots of hugs to your whole family! Love , The Agnoli's
Hello to all of you! Wow! 😃 Gracie, that is going to be wonderful for you! Another big step! And...Emily, you are taking a big step too! Everyone will love you! Remind me to tell you the story of my family and I when we moved to CA from Canada when I was about your age. It was pretty scary at first. But, it all worked out ok and I am glad now, of course. I have all of you in my life! We are thinking of you always. Much love to all of you!!!!! Carol
Gracie- I'm so happy you get to have that smoothie you were missing!! Progress! Emily- I hope you like your new school, I hear the folks in Denver are very friendly. Your friends in SB will be here waiting when you return :)
You go girls! Gracie: congratulations!. ......"savor the flavor!" Each week brings more good news. Way to go young lady! Emily: you are a sister warrior and now an Arapahoe Warrior! They are lucky to have you!
Yippee! Swallowing success is fabulous progress. Way to go Gracie!!! And I'm sure Emily will embrace the adventure of a new school. Think of the resilience Emily and Gracie both are proving to have. All around loving and strong girls! ☺️ Hugs and prayers and tons of love, Peggy
Thanks for keeping us all up to date. Let us know when you can eat chocolate, Grace. Marc and Jane
Shoot, we were hoping to send you some Girl Scout cookies!!! Soon! Emily - happy belated birthday & best of luck at the new high school. Smile - it's a great opener. XXXOOO
I Look forward to bringing you girls some smoothies to celebrate the progress! love Donna - in Denver ; )
So happy to hear that Grace is now able to enjoy Smoothies again. All my best to Emily for staying strong. I'm sure her new school, and friends will be amazing.
Such great news!
My youngest son, Nathan, always remembers to include your Gracie in our family prayers :) So glad you are at the right place for rehab. Many continued prayers for Grace and your family. God Bless.
That is a very big step for Gracie to be able to eat. I am so happy to see that. Emily is a brave and loving sister. I know you are proud of her too.
Wonderful news about both Grace and Emily! Grace, enjoy every taste of food and may it strengthen you and lift your spirits. Emily, may your heart be filled with joy as you make new friends at school! Blessings to your whole family! From the PEO ladies
Oops,I meant to edit the post and it deleted! Just wanted to say that you all are so strong and positive and inspiring. You are unstoppable!!! Sending tons of love !!!!!
Prayers continue to go out to you all. Glad to hear about the progress and pray for progress to continue. Martins