First smile from Ella! She woke up in pain and got some morphine. This knocked her out for about an hour. She seemed less in pain when she woke up the second time and was moved to the ward upstairs. For about three hours she was totally out of it, sleeping on and off. Not much complaining though. About an hour ago she woke up, went to the bathroom, ate a bit and when I asked , agreed that what she really needs is to watch ‘The Wiggles’ on the laptop. When it started she let out yelps of glee and got totally absorbed. With a big smile. I hope she will be up to the ordeal of flying home tomorrow. What I realize is that we didn’t think of bringin a button up sweater and the normal one will not fit over her head with the cup she has covering her ear. (also interesting how security at the airport will treat us…). This is what was done this time. – her right and very large ear was reduced in size and shape to resemble the left. – two very ugly scars, one along the jaw and one over the cheek received a concentrated steroid treatment that is supposed to help them soften and flatten. – a little skin tag that Ella always had in (how to say) well… The crack of her butt was removed. This was just an opportunity since she was sedated. So… She is in good spirits. I hope this lasts beyond the end of ‘Wiggles’. Feels like she is angry at me for conspiring with the enemy and allowing them to take her away to surgery. If she only knew to what lengths we go to make it happen, she’d be furious…