What We Did on our Summer Vacation

                 Well now, it's been long slog through a hot, sticky summer, hasn't it?   Spent a million hours worrying and a million more being grateful. Straightened out a kid. LITERALLY.   Almost lost, but then didn't,  my child's healthcare and future.  (THANK YOU RESISTANCE)  Had it rain inside my house. Almost broke the nurse. (ahhhhhhhhh)  But we have made it through.  Summer's almost over and I'm feeling more grateful and relieved than I thought would be possible. 

                So, thank you to Shriner's Children's Hospital  You really do perform miracles.  Thank you to the surgeons and nurses and therapists and social workers.   You were amazing.  Thank you to Hot Pants, nurse extraordinaire.  Your skill and dedication is amazing.  Thank you friends and family who were patient and understanding when we were sleep deprived and forgetting to call.  Thank you to our house insurance for agreeing that it should not be raining inside and covering it quickly.  Thank you Hippie Pants and company for keeping my house together and the zoo alive whilst we were gone.

                And since you are probably wondering what on earth "literally straightening our kid" means, here ya go:

Before:

First Procedure:

Second Procedure:

After :

It's been long. It's been exhausting.  It's been amazing.  And I am so very grateful.