8/3/08 Update

Hello Everyone,

Just an update to let you know how Lacey's latest procedure went. We are in Portland right now at Jamie and Linda's. On Friday August 1st Lacey had two scar revisions to her face and a full face dermabrasion, which took several layers of skin off of it. It has been very painful for Lacey, but today has been a pretty good day and she has been able to keep things under control with her pain medication. Every day it gets a little bit better.

Dr. Down's elected not to do the nose/lip surgery yet. The upper lip where he did the corrective surgery several months ago, has not softened. For the best outcome to connect the lip to her nose and correct both, it has to soften a little bit more. So, she is probably looking at having that surgery around the holidays.

Lacey has her post check up with Dr. Downs on Thursday 8/7, then we will drive to Gig Harbor and park Lacey's car at Liz's, then home on Friday.

Slowly but surely we are seeing light at the end of the tunnel.

Thanks to everyone for your continued prayers and support. And thank you so much to Dr. Down's for his gentle hand and wisdom in this field. Thank you God for your guidance to all who have touched Lacey and have helped her through everything.

God Bless,


Lacey and Shelly