Faces of Tomorrow

Today I am working on putting pre and post operation photos for our Smile Train grant. These surgeries are truly miraculous in seeing the before and after now in place all together.

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written by Joelle Adajian, January 30, 2010

Traci,

I can't wait to see the pictures! Big hugs and lots of love to you, Steph and Brian. It makes my day thinking of you guys doing what you are doing over there while I sit here drinking my coffee and worrying about mundane, ridiculous things like whether I cut my bangs too short or not. Ah, perspective....a powerful thing...

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Traci blog – 28 de enero
 
This morning, Kristen, Stephanie, Erik, Patricio, Garred and I visited with two surgery patients from this week at their homes in Quito to talk with them about their FOT experience as well as their lives.  An entirely new level of WOW has left me awed and speechless.   Both visits were moving, but it was our visit to Dennis’ house that will stay with me for a long time. 

First, we transported Dennis (who is 17) and his cousin home from the hospital because Dennis’ mom is in a different hospital for a broken foot and his dad was at work.  This was the first time we had taken a patient home.  Erik and Kristen were to film an interview with Dennis, who yesterday had agreed to talk with us in his home,  but today he was visibly emotional during the ride (he is recovering from a lip revision and Rhinoplasty surgery, which is nasal reconstructive surgery and is quite painful).  We were not sure if Dennis would be up talking today (we will also see him Saturday), but he graciously invited us into his home. 

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Traci's mom
written by Debby Poyser, January 29, 2010

It's so moving to read about the work that you're all doing down there and the lives you're changing. I'm so proud of you, Traci, and all of you collectively. You give the American people such a glowing representation.....I wish they could all know of your sacrifices, love and kindness. Reading about the individual patients and their families really personalizes this for those of us back home. Keep them coming. And please be safe. I love you, Trace.

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written by Captain Dave, January 29, 2010

Hi Traci,
Yes its Captain Dave. Hope all is well with you. Keep up the great work.

Captain Dave
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written by Tricia Bosco, January 29, 2010

truly wonderful. what a wonderful gift to have you all pop into his life ... and him into ours. bless the day!

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written by Joelle Adajian, January 30, 2010

Traci,

Too much! I would be blubbering right there with you all. Seriously I think my throat would hurt so much that I wouldn't be able to swallow for days. What an amazing story...absolutely amazing...

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26 January
Wow!  What a day, but what a team.  Lot´s of emotions running high with so many amazing children and so much of the team not feeling well, but charging through the day anyway; I know that I wouldn´t be so strong and able if I were feeling the same way. The case that really hit home with me today was of Lucio who is 7.  He very much reminded me of my own son who is 8 and while he was trying to be very brave, he was actually very scared prior to surgery.  His mom and the whole team tried to calm him, but the reality was that it was very scary for him.  I kept imagining my own child in the same situation and it was more than I could handle.  Later, while his mom was waiting for his surgery to be over, she gave us a thank you letter that he wrote to the team prior to the surgery.  It was really an unbelievable letter for a 7 year old to have written.  I am continuously humbled and looking forward to tomorrow. 

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written by T schmidt, January 28, 2010

Great job honey we miss u love
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written by Janet Schmidt, January 29, 2010

You're doing a great thing Traci. Be safe.

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Well, we are about 36 hours from departure to Quito.  It is hard to imagine that 12 months have gone by since the last brigade; that we have been in preparation for this day; that all of our planning -  from transportation to supply acquisition to flight reservation (and orchestration!) and housing to in-country hospital collaboration and now to packing - is complete. 

We are anxiously awaiting flights for 35 people from multiple sites (San Francisco, Sacramento, Portland, Pittsburgh, Montana) who are each zipping up suitcases and supply bags, awaiting the journey to Ecuador. 

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Looking forward to more blogs
written by A reader, January 22, 2010

Glad to see the blog has started

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