This morning, Libby still wouldn’t weight bear but her feet were no longer swollen. We have no therapy this weekend and to be honest, I think it would be too painful for her. It’s very hard as it feels like we have gone 10 steps backwards but speaking to other SDR families that have had both operations, this is very normal.
We had a quick shop at the Galleria (Ben broke his flip-flops!) and then we had our last lunch at Maggianos with Dave & Mum before I then took them to the airport. We said our goodbyes and felt very sad, neither of them wanted to leave - a couple of tissues later and off I drove back to the apartment.
We decided to spend a couple of hours at the Zoo and had a really nice afternoon, I was dragged into my favourite house- the Reptile House – YUK, it was gross, a huge Boa Constrictor eating a rabbit and snakes galore – the things you do for your children!! We left and Uncle Karl treated them to a Burger King on the way home.
Libby’s feet were swollen again so we elevated them and covered them with some ice. She wasn’t in pain or uncomfortable, in fact she managed some very good weight bearing and also a couple of steps from her wheelchair to the sofa. A small achievement but it felt like progress.
Dave sent me a text to say they had arrived at Chicago and he and Mum were still talking – it was only a one hour flight! I then got another text saying he’d just had a ‘Big-Mac’ and his ‘holiday’ was complete!! I didn’t point out that he still had another 8 hours to go and I would imagine that Mum would have to seriously bite her tongue!!!! Anyway they have now boarded and are on their way back to Heathrow. Feels very strange without them but it’s nice to have Uncle Karl for company.
Hi gang
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So pleased Libby is doing so brilliantly but not really surprised...she's a real chip off the old block when it comes to determination!! Give her hugs from us!!
We're off on holiday tomorrow so not sure if we'll be able to follow any more progress but we'll be thinking of you!!
Can't wait to see you all when you get back!
All our love
Jak, Martin, David & George xx
Ooohhh Dave
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So pleased libs to hear you are still doing well,you look fantastic...The worst is over now and you will only get better from now on......
ReplyDeleteToni, i know dave and your mum have gone home know, but you still have uncle there for support and were all supporting you from home...keep up the good work...and give libs hugs from me.....Miss Booker..xxxxxxxxxxx
Sending you all lots of love. Keep up the good work Libby, you're doing fantastic. Ben, you're a Star. xx
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ReplyDeleteHope you continue getting better and better each day. Keep up the good work
From Eden :)
Hiya Toni
Saw Carole the other day told me about your blog. Have also been getting updates from Ellie.
So I thought I would check out how your courageous little girl was doing for myself. Eden and I sat down together, must admit i was a blabbering wreck. Don't know how you hold it together sometimes. You have an amazing strenght.
But being a mother myself, I know I would also give my life for my kids.
Sounds like you made the right choice travelling to the states for the operations. From the pictures and comments on your blog you would not have recieved awresome service over here (listen to me I almost sound american AWRESOME!).
Anyway can't wait to see to back at school in september.
Tell Ben I think he is everything and more a brother should be loyal, kind, caring and of course annoying! He's Brilliant.
Big Hugs all round Love Chav xxxx