We came home Tuesday afternoon. It is great to be home for both of us. I have to say what a great daughter Hattie is. She is just a great big sister to Avri. She cried and held Avri's hand while she was visiting her in the ICU. She told her all about her days at school and stories to keep her entertained.
She made sure all the other kids made it to the houses they were to go to after school. She too care of the puppies. She helped all the other kids get ready for school. She also helped keep things up around the house. We had to switch Avri's room upstairs. Hattie had Avris stuff all moved into her new room and had organized everything for her.
Since the day we got home Hattie has been attached to Avri's hip. She is so eager to get her anything she needs. She is right there to steady her and to just sit next to her. She told me that she had a really hard time sleeping while we were gone and that she almost fell asleep in class a few times.
So the first night Hattie asked me if she could sleep on Avri's floor. I said yes just because it was Avris first night home. I was worried about how much sleep she would get on a hard floor. I went in to check on them about 10 minutes later and they were both out like lights. I had to keep up Avri's medications so I went in 4 hours later and then 2 hours after that, and 2 hours after that. Hattie never even budged. I guess all she needed to know was that her sister was going to be OK. Everyone always says how strong Avri is, but just as much so for Hattie. She really has had to grow up. She steps up when ever she is asked. She never complains. She just stays in the back drop of all the craziness and does what ever she can to make Matt's, Avris and My life better.
I also have to say how grateful I am for opening your homes to my kids and for all the great meals. It may seem like a small thing but it has meant so much to me. I always think I will be fine, I am capable of doing everything on my own and I certainly don't want to put any one out. I never realized how exhausting it would be to go in and out of Avri's room all day. Sitting her up, laying her down, sitting her up again, bathing her, dressing her, fixing a pillow that is just not right for the thousandth time. I am happy to cater to her every need in order for her to be comfortable and to heal. It has been so nice not to have to worry about cooking dinner as well. I feel so blessed to have all these neighbors whiling to jump in and help where ever they can.
Now for the pictures!
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| This is her Spine before the surgery. Notice how far inward her spine in curved at the bottom. The curve in her lower back was at 85% |
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| This is after her fusion. I am not sure how those screws are not poking things in there. She gained almost 2 inches in height. She is very straight. She keeps saying she feels strong! The rods and screws are all titanium. |
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