Ruining all of our fun.

You know 95% of the time Braiden handles Perthes like a rockstar.  But the times he has a hard time with it can just break my heart.  Last night when putting the boys to bed we were talking about Braiden's surgery next week to remove the plate and screws and that Braiden would have to sleep on the bottom bunk for a while after the surgery.  He starts crying and saying, "I just don't understand why I have to have Perthes disease."  So I snuggle up with him and tell him, "I know this is hard for you, but you are not in this alone.  We love you and will always be there for you."  He is still crying then said, "But, it ruins all our fun."  Then I talk to him about all the fun our family has despite the fact he has Perthes.  It is so hard watching your kiddo go through something difficult that you can really do nothing about.  I can't fix it.  All I can do is give it to God...put it in his hands...and wait.  But it is hard.

Happy Valentines Day?

Braiden is scheduled for another arthrogram and to have the plate and screws in his femur removed on February 14th.  Please keep him and me (nervous mama) in your prayers.