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| Dan's Journal for 2008 |
| 05 Jan Today was the Campos families traditional January Christmas get together. Once again we met at Casa Gallardo restaurant. Unfortunately, Susy's son David and grandpa and grandma Campos weren't able to make it this time. 12 Jan We were able to celebrate Christmas with grandpa and grandma Campos after all. We met them, along with Susy and her whole family, at the Mills mall. 21 Jan Sean-Daniel had gone with his class to the History Museum, in St Louis, a couple of weeks ago on a field trip. He came home so excited and wanted us all to go, so today we went. I hadn't been in a couple of years, and there seemed to be a lot of new exhibits. We ended up staying 3 hours, and we still didn't finish. 25 Jan I was hoping this day would never come, but unfortunately it did. Sean-Daniel's class went ice skating today for their field trip, and he fell and broke his right leg. Fortunately, the doctor said it was a clean break of his tibea and no surgery was required. By the time I got to the hospital Sean-Daniel already had a full cast on his leg, and was learning how to use crutches. While we were waiting for his discharge he kept asking me about what things he wouldn't be able to do now. One of them just about broke my heart. He asked "Will I not be able to give you hugs and kisses before I go to bed now?" I assured him that I would come to him at bedtime. When we got home I laid him on the couch with a pillow under his cast. Melodie was so sweet, and even had her own sympathy pains in her leg. Amber went in together for some balloons, muffins, and books for him to read. Amber delivered them tonight. 3 Feb Sean-Daniel has been progressing very well. He no longer seems to be in pain, he sleeps through the night without waking up, and he's been getting around the house on his own using the crutches. He has been struggling with boredom, and he and I have been playing "Battleship" everyday after supper. Today, while Ruth and Melodie went to church, I stayed home with him, and we had our own service complete with singing. We both took turns reading from the scripture. Tonight though, he was able to get out of the house for the first time to go to Awana's. The church had a wheelchair that suited him just fine - he was even able to push himself around. 25 Feb Today Sean-Daniel visited the bone specialist. He took xrays, and everything looks good. Unfortunately he wants Sean-Daniel to remain in the full cast for 3 more weeks. Not to worry though. Sean-D has been getting around very well, and at times can be seen speeding across the house on his crutches. |
