Who's That Girl?

Today’s blog post will be short and sweet.  It was Mila’s heart follow-up appointment day and as always, my anxiety level was through the roof. The entire drive there I go through so many thoughts and feelings and although I know she is healthy and happy I still always have the worry that I will hear the words “this isn’t good” like we did years ago.  It was one of the most terrifying moments for us and the scariest of all her surgeries she has had to date.

The way it works following open heart surgery is that you go monthly at first for follow ups and if those go well you go every 6 months.  Then annually, then every 2 years and so on.  Well, today to hear the doctor say “she has a strong heart, and it looks great!  You can see how athletic and healthy she is from her heart rate” and “the next time we see her is in 3 years” was an incredible moment for me.  I instantly sighed and felt relief.  I instantly felt my eyes well up with tears of happiness as I said a prayer and “thank you”.  Her doctor is so calm and sweet, and he instantly held my hand and said, “it’s all good news mom so no need to worry”.  I am so grateful for him, his expertise and most of all for the fact that Mila is thriving thanks to his amazing work and care.

So, on this sunny Wednesday and as we prepare for the final soccer game of the season this evening, I will watch my little girl run around knowing she has a strong and healthy heart and I will count my blessings yet again regardless of the outcome of tonight’s match.

Photo credit: Mike Gentile

LM