Since we had to go to St. Louis for the Dr. appointment we made it an all day trip and got St. Louis Cardinal tickets! We had seats in the bleachers behind the bullpin but got them upgraded to Wheelchair section. We were seated to the left of the fowl ball pole down the first base line! Great seats. We all had a great time, the kids did very well. Before the game we stopped at Union Station and ate at the Hard Rock Cafe. Then we went to the stadium.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Fun in St. Louis
Since we had to go to St. Louis for the Dr. appointment we made it an all day trip and got St. Louis Cardinal tickets! We had seats in the bleachers behind the bullpin but got them upgraded to Wheelchair section. We were seated to the left of the fowl ball pole down the first base line! Great seats. We all had a great time, the kids did very well. Before the game we stopped at Union Station and ate at the Hard Rock Cafe. Then we went to the stadium.
More work on the shed
Friday, August 21, 2009
Off to School
Monday, August 17, 2009
Trying out the wheelchair
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Pictures of the x-rays
This last one is after the surgery. The knee is at the bottom of the x-ray. That is where the nails went in. Tapped in with a hammer! They cut the x-ray off before the break....hopefully I'll get a copy of it at a later time. AMAZING isn't it? Enjoy your day!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
More pictures
Different lil' girl
Her first gift! That is a small smile
They finally came and got her for Surgery around 2:15-2:30. That was the hardest thing..... Scott, my dad and I were all crying like babies. I kept telling myself not to cry infront of her but it was so hard. Surgery only took about 1 hour and 10 minutes. During that time, Scott and I went down to the computers and put up an update on my blog and then went to the caf. to eat (our first meal since it happened) We went back to recovery and sat down for 5 min (maybe) and they called and said everything went great and that we could go see her.
The top picture is right after surgery
The bottom picture is Friday morning.
She had some special visitors, Doctor ICU.....a clown. She was in some pain so she wasn't really in to him! Also, She had a four-legged dalmation puppy come in for a visit too. Again, she didn't really care! This all happened on Thursday before Surgery.
My brother Steve came over on Thursday evening to get my dad and take him home. Then we all settled down and got some much needed sleep on Thursday night, she only woke up twice. The nurses didn't bother us at all unless we needed them. Friday morning she was up early, much earlier than Scott and I were ready for. She ate breakfast and I went down to floor #8 to get some crafts and books for her. Our biggest problem on Thursday night and Friday was trying to get her to let us take her in the bathroom to go potty. The physical Therapist came in around noon on Friday and with a bit more of a challenge we got her up and in a wheel chair and took her to see the rest of the hospital. It was definately a challenge. Then dad came back with new clothes and undies (they had to cut her clothes off of her at Effingham) we finally get her up and on the toilet and took another stroll around the hospital just to show dad. Then, they gave us our walking papers! On the way home we stopped at Grandma Sandy's house to wash her hair, and to see all of her cousins. (Thanks guys) Then we finally got to go see Kyle......We were all missing him! Then we went on home and slept. It's great to be home!
Friday, August 14, 2009
On the mend
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Update
Thank you all so much for the prayers (I heard you Face Book) LOL They were all felt. Jasper county is great. Thanks so much to the Jasper County Ambulance crew...Julie and her husband...sorry can't remember your name! You were great and made me feel so much better. Also, to Thanks Gary lindemann and Fish Head!!!LOL for being so fast! Kayla let everyone know that Kyle pushed her off the slide and put a hole in her pool this week. LOL I'm sure this is only one of many! We both feel so much better. God is GREAT! I'll keep you posted!
First Broken Bone......
Monday, August 10, 2009
"Major" problem
*** I forgot to mention that Kyle drove his battery operated Rhino into the pool!!! He said Kayla (who was in the pool) wash going to wash his Rhino!
The shed is coming along
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Working too hard
Final Grades
The concrete for the shed is moving along. They have the forms, insulation, wire, and the pipe (for the heated floor) all in and ready for the concrete to be poured on Monday. And hopefully they will back on tuesday to pour the walls.
We have a bridal shower to go to today and then we are heading to Montrose campground to visit some family and friends and listen to some good music! Hope everyone out there is having a good weekend. I can't believe the summer is about over!
Until next time.....
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Exciting Day!
Also I got my clinical assignment via email today. I get to go to St. Anthony's with Ronda Jansen. I an super excited about that!
Pictures of the shed will follow soon!