Friday Morning/Afternoon Coffee Catch Up

On By Erin @ Cracker Crumb LifeIn Uncategorized

Hello everyone! I have already had at least two cups of coffee, and taken a journey to the hospital with Wyatt and am back home again. We had an early morning appointment today for his surgery follow up. We had to get up at 6 am, but it was worth it because it was a good appointment!

Traffic was awful so we got there right at his appointment time – not ideal. I called from valet parking to say that we were there and on our way up – I was so afraid they would cancel our appointment! We made it up only a few minutes after his appointment time and they sent us right to X-Ray. From there, we went to the appointment with his surgeon. I really like his surgeon, he is very soft spoken. I also think he is very amused by my jokester son, and slightly amused by my hovering, worried momness. He looked at the x-rays, he looked at Wyatt’s legs and incisions, and gave us great news. Wyatt can stop wearing the braces and wedge pillow during the day! He now only has to wear it at night, and he can also use his regular wheelchair. He no longer needs to keep his legs straight out all day long. What a relief! Billy and I walked out of there feeling so much better about things! Wyatt’s braces were causing superficial sores on the backs of his legs, so I am so happy that we can take those things off for a while. Wyatt is currently sitting happily in his chair, watching tv. His job is still to spend the next month healing, and then we go back to see the doctor again. Then hopefully we get the clearance for PT.

That is my most important and best news, obviously. We also stopped at the gift store so Wyatt could get a sticker to add to his water bottle, which he was very excited about.

In other news, we are getting closer to Wyatt’s little free library getting done. All we have left is to put shingles on it, and plant it! I am thinking about having a little Grand Opening, and leave gift bags inside as Book Worm Starter Kits for kids. The only thing is, what should I put in there? Bookmarks for sure, gummy worms, what else? I am not at top form over here, and I am having a hard time coming up with ideas! I need a little help. Lol.

We are still reading a lot over here. I have been reading my books, and of course, going through stacks of books with Wyatt as well. I can’t just have him watch tv all day, even if he wanted to. And some days I think he would be happy with that. Lol. The first week I definitely let him, but as he started to feel better, we broke it up with activities and reading. Wyatt has been so blessed with people who have sent him gifts to keep him occupied, as well as videos to cheer him up, and all sorts of well wishes! Billy and I were also overwhelmed with gratitude about all the help we have received as well. Everyone has been so kind to our family, and we are so thankful.

I don’t really have too much to add, so I am going to just share some photos I have taken, and say goodbye for now. Thanks again everyone for all of your kind words and well wishes and gifts and videos! I hope that whatever you do today, that you do something that makes you smile!

14 thoughts on “Friday Morning/Afternoon Coffee Catch Up”

  2. marsha57's avatar marsha57

    I have been praying for this, Erin! I’m so glad you got such a positive report. And, you have a wonderful surgeon…that’s apparent from the rapport he has with Wyatt. I’m just smiling from ear to ear with this post. Could you ask your library for suggestions? Maybe how to get a library card? Maybe they have books they want to get rid of? Or, activities coming up during the week? I would just be careful with that kind of stuff because it may end up all over your yard.

    Have a wonderfully joyous weekend, Erin, Wyatt, and Billy!

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    1. Thank you Marsha!! He really is a good surgeon. He is a doctor who holds his cards close and is not super forthcoming with information but he likes to joke around with us. Lol.

      I love that idea of including information on getting a library card!

      Thank you Marsha!

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  3. lesscher's avatar lesscher

    So glad to hear Wyatt’s recovery is going well! Nice to have valet parking at the hospital/doctor’s office. I’ve never lived anywhere that has that sort of thing, but how convenient! Hmm, maybe cool looking pencils or little spiral bound notebooks (not sure how much you want to spend!) for the kiddos to take notes about what they’re reading. Maybe check out a Dollar Store?

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  7. I love this whole post so much! 😀 I’m so glad for y’all and the great progress Wyatt is making ❤

    Loving the Library too! What a cute idea for a grand opening … bookmarks, stickers, maybe a list of Wyatt’s favorite reads?

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  8. Wonderful news for Wyatt, I’m so pleased. And the LFL looks great! I’d add bookmarks and maybe a little sheet of thick paper printed like the ones that used to be in library books where readers can record what they’ve read?

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