Wires are OFF!!

We celebrated today!  After Jacque worked a 12-hour shift, she headed straight to her surgeon's office to have those wires snipped.  It has been 5 weeks of smoothies and a few nights of frustration as Jacque tried to communicate with family, friends, and patients.  Not to mention the "few" pounds she shed.  But, this part of the process is over and Jacque was very happy...considering she hadn't slept yet! 

Jacque with Dr. Michael Elliott

Afterwards, we headed to Crackers for Aly's birthday brunch.  (That post to follow).  Jacque was craving "real" food.  Her stomach hadn't had real food for 5 weeks.  I thought she was going to eat a serving of everything at Crackers.  I had no idea her stomach could hold all the food she enjoyed.  It was a good way to start this special day!  Her mouth would only open about a finger span....but she managed to eat most of her breakfast!

A little too much food, perhaps!  And no sleep...Jacque needs a long, long nap!!

Aly is 20!!