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Today is a big day- Ivey got her trach out! Gwen and Matt are enjoying watching sweet Ivey play and talk, trach free. Gwen got to do the honors of taking out Ivey's trach. She is doing great and will be coming home tomorrow.
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Anonymous said…
Oh My goodness!! I am so happy for all of you, especially Ivey who I am sure is the happiest of all of us!! Can't wait to see some trach free pictures! Whoo-Hoo!

Jill & Ella
May 2, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Anonymous said…
Gwen-
When I got your call, I was sooo excited and overwhelmed with emotion. Thank you Lord for another answered prayer. We Praise You!
Ivey- behave yourself tonight so you can home tomorrow! We love you and are so proud of this accomplishment! Way to go!!
Love, Jason, Tami, Ray and Jay
May 2, 2008 at 5:33 PM
Anonymous said…
What a glorious day it is. I am so happy for all of you. I can't wait for a video, I know I will cry, keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Okie Nana
May 2, 2008 at 6:50 PM
The Rutland Family said…
Ivey, We are so excited that you got your trach out!!!! You and your family are in our prayers daily. Hope to run into you guys soon. Take care and enjoy your new freedom.
God bless,
Jud, Pam, Julia and Sam
May 2, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Anonymous said…
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What an awesome day.
May 2, 2008 at 8:45 PM
Sarah said…
Gwen, I'm getting caught up. I remembered Ivey's birthday last week and thought about what a milestone 2 is! Addie's is next week, and it seems strange that a girl as tiny as she can be a real two-year old! I know you know what I mean.

I'm SO glad the trach is out--what a long road it has been, and I'm thrilled for you that it's over! I'm praying that the freedom Ivey finds from not having it will spill over into everything else she does.

(And the boys have gotten so BIG! So precious, all three of them!!)

Still praying for you guys :)
May 2, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Unknown said…
Congratulations!!! Gwen I can only imagine the joy you felt to hold sweet Ivey without the trach. Ivey you are one strong little girl.
May 2, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Tabatha said…
That is awesome! What a blessing!
May 3, 2008 at 9:37 AM
Anonymous said…
Whoo-Hoo Ivey!!!!!
Congrats, I know this will make life easier for all of you!! Can't wait for the next milestone.
Love and prayers,
Nancy
May 3, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Unknown said…
Hey Gwen,
What great news. I am so happy for you guys. Yea for Ivey!!!
Rebecca
May 3, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Anonymous said…
What a wonderul surprise-at tennis on Thursday we had high hopes for next week-wow-now next week will be starting a "new normal". We are thrilled!!!
The Sklars
May 3, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Anonymous said…
Yahoo! Yahoo! I'm so excited for you all! What a great day in the Sirmans house. And what a wonderful way to start Ivey's second year!
Hugs to all!
Love
Sheila & Grace
May 3, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Pam said…
What awesome news, Gwen! We are thrilled for all of you.
May 4, 2008 at 1:06 AM
elizabeth said…
Positively Wonderful! I am SO incredibly happy for y'all!

EW
May 4, 2008 at 9:11 AM
Kerin said…
What a wonderful day!!! I'm so happy for you all. Kerin
May 6, 2008 at 6:32 AM
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