Celebrating an Anniversary

On October 6, 2005, almost exactly a year ago, Simi had his atrial septal defect repair. We call it "Our Boston Adventure" since the repair was done at Children's Hospital Boston and since we worked on putting fun into the experience. Mission accomplished. The stuff Simi remembers are the fun parts - like going to the aquarium and seeing the Wallace and Grommit movie. The only residual from the repair is a thin, silvery scar down his chest and a HUGE fear of medical procedures.

One of the highlights of our Boston Adventure was picking up acorns in the park across the street from our temporary Boston apartment. We also picked up acorns at the follow-up cardiology appointment here in Raleigh. Kelly Kunkel, a good friend of ours, suggested we plant the acorns. Surprise surprise - they grew! Now, to celebrate the anniversary, we planted the little oak trees outside.

Now let's hope they grow into big, tall oak trees that are as strong as Simi's heart.