One Year Ago Today !!!!!!!!

[Guest guest]

June 4th, 2002

What a day to sit back and really count my blessings! One year ago

today, I brought my son who then was 18 months old, home from

the hospital. We had Positional Plagiocephaly and by the time we got

the band on, it was to late for the progress we needed to correct his

eye sight and cross bite. So we opted for surgery. We went into

Phoenix Childrens Hospital on June 1st, 2001. What a day. He was in

surgery by 9:00 am and out by 2:00 pm. I think for the first time in

my life, I realized just how miraculous and extremely strong babies

are. I always knew they were special and could handle extreme

circumstances. Any way to make it short., I justed need to touch

base and to give a little of what was given to me over those many

nights I sat in tears and felt know one would understand just what I

was feeling. Then I found this group and the support I received and

the advice and the kind and friendly words were way beyond and

explanation. I don't know if I would have made it if it wasn't for

this support group. So from me to the people who are signing on for

the first few times, keep the faith, keep coming back, don't give up

hope, take a deep breath and hold on. You are about to take the ride

of your life. One that will be worth it. For those of you who were

there, thank you for all you have done for me and my sanity. You are

wonderful. May happiness and sunshine always be yours.

Now for a quick update. came home from the hospital on June

4, 2001 about 10:30 am. We have had nothing but progress since that

wonderful day. We are totally and completely satisfied and couldn't

have asked for better results. had some dental work that

needed to be done. He had 4 teeth pulled, 4 Crowns, and 7 fillings.

I swear this is the child my parents wished upon me. He is starting

to look more like an investment?????!!!!!!!????? Just Kidding. I

would go through it a million times over to see his beautiful

smiling toothless face.

I wondered for the longest time if he would have any trouble in other

areas due to the surgery, reading, writing, talking, etc.... But as

of today, he is on schedule or more advanced. Thank God.

We went to Disneyland over the Memorial Holiday and had the most

wonderful time. Things are back to normal and I think I might be

going back to work in July. I haven't worked since I was 4 months

pregnant. Talk about nervouse. I told my husband I needed a break,

I needed a job. He laughed. will be 3 in November. And he

is all Boy and all Two.

Well I need to go. Take care and I Love You for all you have meant to

me and what you have done. If anyone wants to contact me,

Debi Romero Home # 480-610-2357

Debi Romero Cell # 480-200-4626

New E-Mail Address debiromero@...

's Story is posted on the Capps Sight. The address to anyone

who might be interested in reading his story or seeing some photos of

him while in the hospital are at;

http://www.cappskids.org/CAPPSPlagioKid.htm

We hope you get what you might be serching for. The answers are out

there in lots of shapes and behind lots of doors. You just have to

find the courage to open it. They say a dream is only a dream until

you write it down on paper. Then it becomes a reachable goal.

REALITY. Good luck to those who have just begun

Love,

Debi, and her three boys, my sunshine, my life.

(husband)

(11 year old)

( my miracle)