Marathon Training and Prom Princess
Hi Everyone,
I want to thank everyone who participated and donated to The Race With Grace. It means a lot to my family and me to see the community support us. Some day soon, I will be home to thank everyone in person!
My weans continue to progress. I no longer use pressure support. They plug my trach and give a straw to pull a support breath only when I need it. I can go up to two hours (!) without the vent. My doctors told me it would be like training for a marathon, and it is.
Last week was my first outing into the community. A group of us went to Wash Park in Denver and had a picnic, did some painting, and got to practice off-roading in the wheelchair.
Also, last week another teenage girl came in. She is a freestyle skier preparing for the national team who was injured and now at Craig for rehabilitation. The people, and their stories, at Craig are so inspiring and help to motivate me everyday.
Also, on Friday I got a Skype call from Santa Barbara High School. Principal Becchio, along with ASB, my sister and the Jazz Band, informed me that I was nominated for prom princess. Now I have to come up with a talent to show off for the competition!
Gracie
Comments (38)
Two hours off the vent- WHOO HOO! Keep it up and you'll be ditching that machine soon. Love to you and your folks, Mary Ann
Jeff says eat, eat, eat! Patti says breathe, breathe, breathe! Go Gracie. We are all pulling for you. Beautiful picture of you! Patti and Jeff
Good news all around. You are so loved!!
Looking beautiful as ever Gracie!! Keep up the hard work because it is amazing to see all of the accomplishments you have been able to make. We can't wait to see you when you return and good luck on being voted Prom Princess! Love, The Agnoli's
We are thrilled at every turn of event for you, Gracie. Thank you so much for keeping us posted. You are amazing!
Wow! I think that you have more than demonstrated your talent. xoxo
Gracie, so wonderful to see your pretty picture in your post. I spent many of hours in Wash park when I lived in Denver- glad you were able to enjoy the beautiful setting. It definitely has a different look than Santa Barbara, which is so beautiful too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue to work so hard on your recovery. You are an inspiration to this whole community, Gracie!
Does this mean you get to wear a tiara????? How fabulous, but you really don't need a tiara cuz you rock just being you. Think of you everyday, wish and hope for you everyday, fingers crossed for continued progress everyday! Everyday you make us proud!
You are so inspiring. Sending you lots of healing energy.
Gracie, you inspire us daily! We love hearing from you! You can guarantee you'll have our votes for Prom Princess!
Gracie, you, your family and friends are such a wonderful example of everything that's right in our world! Sending you prayers and Keenan love.
So proud of you and your (hard) progress. Hoping all the best before (and after) you get home. Wonderful to have an equipped van, and so many people that love and support you. You are the reason for the results. Love Great-Aunt Virginia
I give thanks for your every accomplishment and suggest you enter one of your painting for the talent show. Keep at it, you are an inspiration.
Congrats on the breathing progress! That is fantastic news! I cried tears of joy when I saw that you were nominated Prom Princess. So many people love you and are constantly having you in their thoughts and prayers. I heard Emily was rocking your Prom Princess sash for you all day!! That girl has your back, as we all do! Sending love! The Pendergasts
Great News Gracie! We think of you and your family often and love hearing about your progress! Sending our prayers! Beth, Dave, Andrea and Brooke Fairfield
Great job Gracie!! There are so many people out here pulling for you, it has to be helping with your marathon! You're inspiring us you know! Keep up the good work; we all look forward to you and your family returning to Santa Barbara.
Yay Gracie!! You are an amazing young woman and an inspiration. I know how hard you are working each day and it's so encouraging to read about the progress you're making. What a beautiful photo! Congratulations, Prom Princess!! 👑
Gracie Girl, Awesome news on all fronts! You look beautiful and we're so proud and thankful to see you continuing to push yourself so hard to get better and better! You're one tough, pretty, inspirational and smart kid and you continue to make us proud on so many levels. Keep making great things happen Gracie Fisher! We Love you and your family. The Foxes.
Gracie, your talent is already found- being a total rock star every day and fighting for your recovery inch by inch of this marathon! You inspire all of us! Thank you for your updates. We pray for you and your family every day! Lots of love.
Such great news! Trach marathoning sounds like an amazing talent! Expecting to see a tiara next photo! Love and hugs and we can't wait for your return home. Looking forward to supplying lots of yummy meals. The Gaitan Family
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Wow, Grace, you look amazing!!! Your strength, positive attitude and perseverance is an inspiration to us all. Thank you for keeping us updated. xo
WOW!!! You are so amazing! And you do look great, future Ms. Prom Queen!"
I'm so proud of you, Gracie!!! XOXO Anne
You are AMAZING and you inspire us all to never stop or give up! Keep at it GIRL you are doing amazing things and making amazing progress, hour by hour, day by day! A quote from Theodore Roosevelt, "“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” YOU and your family my dear are living your difficult lives WELL! Love to you all.
You GO, GIRL!! Your persistence is an inspiration!! You are spectacular!! Continued prayers and love sent your way!!
With your power to so deeply inspire and move so many of us, no need to come up with another talent! Thank you for sharing your post and the beautiful picture! Sending you all our wishes for continued progress, Elisabeth
We love hearing from you Gracie and learning how much you are progressing...and seeing your beautiful smile! Take Martha's suggestion, do a painting for your talent, as an artist in music you can now broaden your horizons to painting! Keep up the fantastic work! Love to all of you. John and Sue
Beautiful picture Gracie! Yeah for 2 hours off the vent. Your hard work and positive attitude is inspiring us all. Keep up the hard work. Love and prayers to you and your parents.
Holy smokes! Grace you have made incredible progress. I hope you feel proud of yourself and that it gives you the strength to continue the hard work you are doing. Keep up the fight my dear, yes it may be a marathon but worth every step. love Donna (hope to see u soon when Denise is in town) : )
Great news Gracie! And beautiful picture of you. Love your smiling face. :-)
Gracie you are amazing !!! Can't wait to see you in SB, keep up the amazing progress. Lots of love, The Jaimes Family
Great News Grace! I love hearing about your progress. Thank you for keeping us informed.
Awesome work Grace! The Janney Family is thrilled to hear about your progress and we continue to cheer you on!
Grace, 2 hours vent free- that's a LOT of focus and hard work! Nice job beautiful girl! That wins any "tough & talent" in my book! Hugs, XxOo
Gracie, You Go Girl!!! 2 hours off the vent is proof of all the hard work you've done so far. I pray for you and your family everyday and love reading about your progress. You are an inspiration to many people. 💜😊👏
Gracie, you are unstoppable! My money's on you kicking that ventilator down the road sooner than later. And you have my vote for Prom Princess. We all know what kind of talent you have. Can't wait for you to be home. XO, Bridget and Family
Every moment of every day, YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!