As this year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on just how far this year has brought our family. Starting a new year typically has a feelingof resolve ~ a fresh start and a clean slate. Last year at this time, even though 2009 hadn't been kind to us... I was so anxious about the New Year. Physically ill almost. I just couldn't bear what it might bring. Everyone always said... "It'll be a new year, you can bid farewell to this stinky year and things will be better". But I just couldn't make those promises to myself. What if it was worse? What if something else happended? What if the casting didn't work? What if we would face surgery? What if the genetic testing didn't answer any questions? What if... what if... what if... The list went on and on.
Clearly, I didn't really have a choice but to face the new year, so I pulled myself together and pressed on. And not only was 2010 better than 2009, it was a launching pad, so to speak.
* The bonds we formed as a result of our casting experience led to The Lucky Cast Club where we are making a difference for new families with a child diagnosed with Infantile Scoliosis.
* Riley Hospital in Indianapolis will begin casting after the first of the year.
* Makenna has not only seen progress with the casting, her spine is corrected!
*The genetic testing came back conclusive for HGPPS (so mystery solved!).
* Most importantly,
I have a renewed sense of calm and confidence in my ability
to handle anything that is thrown my way.
Merry Christmas!
And a happy, empowered, meet any challenge, expand your horizons New Year!
Clearly, I didn't really have a choice but to face the new year, so I pulled myself together and pressed on. And not only was 2010 better than 2009, it was a launching pad, so to speak.
* The bonds we formed as a result of our casting experience led to The Lucky Cast Club where we are making a difference for new families with a child diagnosed with Infantile Scoliosis.
* Riley Hospital in Indianapolis will begin casting after the first of the year.
* Makenna has not only seen progress with the casting, her spine is corrected!
*The genetic testing came back conclusive for HGPPS (so mystery solved!).
* Most importantly,
I have a renewed sense of calm and confidence in my ability
to handle anything that is thrown my way.
Merry Christmas!
And a happy, empowered, meet any challenge, expand your horizons New Year!