Thursday morning my 7 year-old daughter had surgery to lengthen the tendons in both ankles. Needless to say, we’ve been a little distracted of late. She is (was) an idiopathic toe-walker and her tendons shortened over time. So Thursday, she had her tendons cut and her feet casted to about a 10 degree past flat angle (from about 15 to 20 degrees less than flat.) Ouch.
She’s been a brave little trouper and I’m very proud of her. We’re still at the beginning of this process, we’re learning a new routine, to be careful of sister’s casts (I’m talking to you, bulldozer!) and to be entertained without (too much) television. new rhythm and a new routine. I’m not going to get too comfortable, though. I’m sure the song will be changing soon.
Okay, we need more work on that last one. By God’s grace, we’ll find our
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I will be praying for you and your dear one as she recovers. May the grace and peace of God carry you.
Poor baby. Praying that she’ll recover quickly.
Thank you for your prayers. She’s already mostly pain free. Now for walking!