Monday, August 30, 2010

Usually I let these moments pass

Sometimes when really important things happen in my life, I want to record them with perfection.

I want the words and pictures to match the experience, and so I wait until the moment when I've got the time to create that combination... but it never comes.

I have stories to tell my boy Van about how brave he's been and how proud I am of the hard thing he's been through and what he's taught me about courage and perserverance. But until I have a moment for that, here are a few pictures of my sweet guy.

Because he's back! Today, the cast came off.

Waiting to see what the Dr. would say.
All of us.
Watching. Van was fine as long as he had a fruit snack or two.
The beast.
Good thing they didn't ask if we wanted to keep it.
At each step, Van would tell the nurses " Good job!"

Van was immediately ready to go play.
And scratch his leg.
Once he found his way through the dead skin.

When we got home, he tried it out. It's still a little wobbly, but it's great to be back in the pool!

Maybe another time while Van is sleeping, or on a bike ride with "honey" (his dad), or busy playing with his friends at the park, I'll try to capture these last seven weeks for our memories. But it won't be at the expense of a single moment I can spend with my boy now that he's lost his "big sock".

19 comments:

Amberly said...

so happy for vanny and for you! you look fantastic. lots of love and admiration comin' atcha!

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Sydney said...

Well Susanna, you may not have had enough time to express it just the way you wanted, but you expressed it all beautifully. Van has been incredibly good through all this. I think it's a testament to his wonderfully sweet little spirit but also to two wonderful parents who stay attuned to their little boys needs and development. Glad his back and the pool is a great way to get his leg going again. Love to all.

Teri said...

I'm thinking you guys got hacked. Just sayin'. I am so glad for all of you that he got the cast taken off. Phew. We need to catch up.

MARTHA said...

I'm so proud of him. What a thing to go through.

CYNDI said...

I am so happy that is all over. Your family is so beautiful! We have one of those casts headed our way soon, or two. Michael is having surgery on his hips in september. So both of his legs will be cast. Any tips? insight?

Eddie said...

YES! I wish I was there to give Van a huge hug!

-Eddie

Jennifer said...

Sigh. I'm so happy for Van. And you! I thought about you guys yesterday and meant to text you, but then Lilly peed all over her room...

Anyway. Let's get that leg moving!

elizabeth said...

I am so proud of you Van! You beat me! I am still wearing my "cast" around. Susanna, your post made me teary eyed. I can understand so completely...

Britt said...

what a little soldier. bless his heart. and you have great feet, by the way :)

Dad Risser said...

Van has been unusually patient with the whole thing and it's been so fun to watch him adapt to the whole situation. So good to see him out and about again.

Chris Fullmer said...

Hooray! Your whole family have all been such troopers through it all. We'll be glad to see Van on the move again with his wonderfully patient parents running behind!

We're not sure if you got our message 2 sundays ago about coming for dinner then, but do you want to get together this sunday? See you soon, Fenna

Anonymous said...

WOW! How did I miss this blog! Soooo happy for Van AND his loving, patient and enduring parents. You guys are all so fantastic. We love you.