Friday, February 15, 2013

Monster Jam!

A couple of weeks ago we received tickets to go to Monster Jam.

Dallas was thrilled!  He couldn't wait to go.

It has been a long time since we have went to Monster Jam, and the last time we went, the kids LOVED it!

Well, this time was no exception.  Dallas and Mac both had a blast!

Thank you for the wonderful gift for Dallas!  He enjoyed every moment!!!

Hey!

Dallas is doing well.  He keeps improving each and every day.
And although he is getting stronger, he still has a long journey ahead of him.

In April we will find out when they will schedule his release surgery.  We have found out that the estimated recovery time for this surgery will be about 15 weeks.  During this recovery, he will be splinted so that he is unable to move his arm.  This is supposed to help ensure that he will have proper skin growth and try and prevent the hypotrophic scarring that he currently has.

This means he will likely miss out on the first few weeks/months of school his first grade year.  Thankfully, the staff at his school is wonderful and accommodating his needs.  We are already discussing getting a homebound teacher in place for next year until he will be able to return.

Speaking of school, it is going great!  He is having a wonderful time and has made so many friends.  Dallas is now spelling, reading, adding, and subtracting, and he is able to write much more legibly (because as you know, he had to relearn how to use his right arm).

So all in all, things are going good.  We are so blessed to still have him with us, and we cherish every day with our kids.

Thank you all for the continued support, prayers, and well wishes!

Until next time.