Comments on: A future visit to the OR

By: jody2ms

jody2ms — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thank you all for your well wishes and hugs. I needed them last week. The pity party is over, and we have moved on to the task of scheduling the surgery and looking forward to the time after when Quinn’s foot will look FANTASTIC!!!

Bonnie, thank you so much for your post. It is so helpful to hear from another mom who has been there, done that. I can’t tell you how much it meant to me to read about your son and all the activities he is involved in. We have often wondered how his clubfoot will affect his participation in sports and life in general.

I love your story about the young girl. It made me smile because I know that a part of Quinn’s wonderfully optimistic personality is due to his experiences with his clubfoot. Here is a funny example of this little guys need to serve others as he was served. He basically got a foot massage every day while getting his correction. Well, one of the things he likes to do for me is get the lotion and rub my feet every night, just like I used to do for him. LOL!!!

He is also outgoing and lovable. He had many strange hands rubbing his foot and tenderly splinting it in his first 4 years, and in turn, he is a very engaging, charismatic little boy to others.

I know there are great things in store for this little guy! This is just a little bump in the road!

By: bonnie

bonnie — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

May I add my cyberhugs and perspective? My 16 year old was born with bilateral club feet and ended up having this surgery, too. He is on his high school tennis team, has placed in state h.s. wrestling, has played little league baseball, and high school football. Of our eleven, he is the one who we make certain has good shoes. Sometimes his feet and legs get tired, but he rarely complains! His feet and legs look fine now. A week ago we noticed a young lady at the license bureau who had light surgery scars on the backs of her legs. We both noticed her sweet, optimistic demeanor and I think some of this may have come from dealing with feet difficulties as a child! Courage, hope, and God’s Peace to you!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

(((Hugs))) Having your child hurt is the worst, worst thing for a good mommy. I’ll send a little prayer for Quinn and his mom.

By: Mrs. Fun

Mrs. Fun — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Lots of {{HUGS}} I hope that it goes as smoothly as possible for everyone.

By: Jenifer

Jenifer — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

{{{{HUGS}}}}

By: Jodi

Jodi — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Just sending ((((Big Hugs))).

It doesn’t matter how minor the issue. When our kids are hurting or need medical attention, it is always a tough time.

By: chris

chris — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

(((HUGS))) I have no words to adequately convey how I feel. So I’ll just say it totally sucks. Try to be kind to yourself, you did the best you knew at the time.
I’m having a beer with you right now.