Daddy's Bad Leg

 Playing football a few years back (about 10) Andy tore his ACL, had surgery and was back to normal.  Until recently, when he re-tore his ACL and meniscus.  Not that it could ever happen at a good time, because I know if was very painful for him, but if it had to happen...I guess now was the time.  Right after this happened, I already had taken two personal days.  This made it easy for us to get into the doctor and make some appointments.  I was surprised at how fast they were able to schedule a surgery.  We were able to have the consultation appointment on a Thursday and not even a week later Andy was in and getting fixed. 

 

The boys don't really understand what is wrong with Andy.  Whenever Alex is trying to get out of something, or especially whiny he will state, "But, Mom, my leg is broken and I can never walk again".  Yes, he is a bit of an exaggerator.  I have no idea where he gets that from. :) They don't understand why Daddy can't wrestle or come kneel with them for prayers at bedtime.  But, they are definitely enjoying more movie nights like this Polar Express 3D night.

Thank God for the family we have! My early morning dance practices have yet again taken a toll on our family.  Andy is able to drive himself to work, but cannot pick the boys up or help too much in that way.  My Mom has been so gracious to come and wake the boys up in the morning and take them to daycare.  Even on a day she was sick.  She has also been picking them up two days a week from daycare when I tutor after school.  Immediately after surgery, my dad came over every couple of hours to bring Andy food and switch his ice packs.  He and my brother, Luke, put up our Christmas lights all around our house. I don't know what I would do without the help and love of family.

Andy's parents came up on the Sunday after surgery in the late afternoon/evening and brought Papa Murphy's for dinner.  They played games and Legos with the kids. Dave and Andy played some cribbage and cleaned Andy's guns.  Kathy got a glimpse of life today with a one-year old when we suddenly had a "CODE BROWN!" ...That hasn't happened in a while.

Although it has been and is going to be a long process, I am grateful that Andy was able to get his knee fixed and pray that he heals quickly and healthily.