Surgery Day- July 13

We are a little more than two months away from Corbin's big day. I have been preparing myself mentally over the past three years for what it will feel like to hop on the plane bound for Los Angeles knowing that my sweet boy will undergo a skull-based plastic surgery. I can say that I still am confronted with twinges of my own denial. Is the day really so close?! We will all breathe a big sigh of relief when he takes of his bandages to reveal a "big" ear just like the other one. Until then, I'm going to need prayers,prayers,and more prayers. I want to be a strong, nurturing mama with utmost trust in our surgeon. I want to be the rock for Corbin. My prayer is that Matt and I can remain calm. No tears. Just positive energy. When I look back on this journey (researching Microtia, visits to the Cranio Facial clinic at UNC, meeting Dr. Reinisch, researching the options, battling insurance, fund raising, and now finally arranging for our trip) I know that we have done the best we can as Corbin's parents to choose a treatment plan that will give him a better childhood and ultimately, a more fulfilling life. When my own selfish desire to keep him out of an operating room rears its head, I remind myself just how difficult adolescence is. It would break my heart for  him to be teased about his missing ear. We have the support and generosity of so many people, and we're going to take full advantage of it. May 5th is the last fund raising event (in California) and I'm just eternally grateful to every single person who has prayed, donated, sent letters, and now for those musicians who will jam in the name of Corbo! :)