No champagne flute for her lips
No twirls or skips between her fingertips
She carries a pearl in perfect condition
What once was hurt
What once was friction
What left a mark
No longer stings
Because Grace makes beauty out of everything.
- Grace, U2 from "All that You Can't Leave Behind"
Our beautiful Tessa is now 13 weeks old. Her surgery is coming up soon to repair the lip, gum, and nose. She will have another surgery when she is a bit older to repair the palate. We have been so blessed to have found a wonderful Craniofacial Team to work with. It is no coincindence however. We know God placed us in touch with this wonderful team through my OB/GYN. God works in wonderful ways. When we first learned about Tessa's wide smile we were not sure of what kind of doctor we could find to perform the surgery. Our pediatrician recommended a very well known, reputable plastic surgeon but we were unsure. It wasn't until some time in December that we learned of Dr. Franks and Dr. Wilson. We met with the staff but were still uncertain on which direction to go. We wanted a team that would provide the latest medical procedures to improve the condition of Tessa's lip and palate. Dr. Franks, as busy as he is took the time to stop by the hospital when Tessa was born. We knew immediately they were the team to work with. They were going to fit Tessa with a nasal alveolar molding device to start her journey of repair.
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