M. fell on some Legos while she and her brother were goofing off in a firetruck-shaped tent. A quick trip to the emergency clinic revealed a cracked elbow, and a week in a cast isn't stabilizing the fracture. Apparently, the piece of bone that's broken has muscles and whatnot attached to it, so any movement of those muscles displaces it from the humerus, preventing effective healing.
So, she and the wife are at the doctor now, awaiting surgery to put pins in the bone. Fun times.
Any positive vibes you can spare, guys ...
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Geez- so sorry to hear this. I am sure she will be A-OK.
In related news, CPS are on their way to your home now, due to an 'anonymous' phone call. By Lurker.
Seriously though, as terrifying as these incidents are, they can have positive effects as kids learn they aren't invincible and they also learn that if they are hurt, things heal. No sheltered ninnies, these Hines spawn!
Hope all goes well with the surgery. A generation or so ago that simply would not have been fixed, but now it's routine. But stressful for you guys, I know.
CPS: felt it was my duty. (Did you read that ridiculous story he made up?)
Bastards! Bastards all!
Er, I mean thanks, guys.
She's out of surgery now and doing well. Just groggy.
Poor kid. Have they started school yet?
They started Monday, but she's out 'til Friday now ...
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