Hey Everyone!
I’ve been super busy lately with not a ton of time to write, but I quickly want to point out that today marks the year anniversary of Atticus’ tracheostomy. I remember that day like it was yesterday. Driving up to Wake Forest at 4:30 am and cherishing each little noise that Atticus made, knowing that I wouldn’t hear his voice or his cry again for a while. Now that he is bigger, his airway is larger, and he wears a PMV, we get to enjoy his voice and his words, and for that I am grateful.
Although I never imagined that he would still have his tracheostomy a full year later, it is OK. It provides him with a stable airway. We will just take things one day at a time, and when the time is right for his trach to come out, it will come out.
Today also marks Atticus’ first REAL Halloween! Last Halloween the little guy was sedated and getting his trach, in preparation for his major debulking surgery. I’m so excited for him to experience a reall Halloween this year – with costumes and trick or treating. I will post pictures of him in his costume soon!
Anyway, I am so grateful to look back to October 31, 2012 and see how far we have come. Atticus continues to amaze me everyday and he keeps me grounded, he makes me realize what is important in life, and he makes me a better person.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
The Grateful Mother 
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