It's Christmas today...well, what's left of it anyway, and I couldn't have asked for a better present than having my whole family with me for Christmas. Just a few short months ago, we were contemplating have a very sad Christmas. Whilst I have to admit, it was not one of our most festive, it has certainly been our best. I have spent the entire day sorting out music for MJ, listening to her new cd, playing with Cortni's bratz dolls, play dough and painting her new piggy bank, discussing Ashley's make-up collection and clothing, and finally watching Dave's golf dvd. A more beautiful day could not be had. (In case you are wondering, I also had some me time and fitted my new car stero which I am very gratgeful to Santa Clause for)
I am now looking forward to the New Year when ,once again, I can dance with McAyla, like I have done every year since she was little. I am still very reflective over what has happend, and I still get tears in my eyes when I think about how much we could have lost, but I am more than grateful that my baby is still with me.
The New Year will bring different challenges, and we will take them in our stride. MJ will have to see a psychologist who will help teach us all about MJ's injury and the effects that it is having on her emotions. She is also due to have her first assessment with the neuro consultant on the 16th. That will be a shock for him, as the last time he saw Mic, she was hardly talking, still in pads and had only just got into her first wheelchair.
So, apart from Cortni having tonsilitis...again (poor little mite), all looks good for a healthy, happy, prosperous New Year.
As things are really hectic for me these days, and I don't get much chance to update the blog too often, may I take this time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
MJ the celebrity
Well, it's been a fast changing and tough few weeks since my last entry.
Everywhere we go, people keep comming up to us, just to talk to Mic and tell us how inspiring they find my little girl. It's like living with a celebrity. Sometimes, MJ seems a little scared, but other times, she quite seems to like her celebrity status. When we go out in the street, and MJ walks around, neighbours come out just to watch her walk about the neighbourhood, just like she used to.
Exactly 3 months after her accident, I had to face one of the toughest decisions. I let MJ go out without me. I let her hang out with her friends. I was so scared and kept looking out the window to watch where she was. It was great to see my baby girl doing things she used to, 'normal' things. The patience and compassion of her mates astounds me.
Mostly, MJ is bored and doesn't have a very good attention span, but she is so determined.
We went Christmas shopping yesterday (Sunday) and she asked me not to take her wheelchair. She walked slowly around town and bless her little soul, she was in pain at the end of it all. We were in town for 3 hours and although we took breaks, I think it was too much for her little legs.
MJ still gets thought processes mixed up. Instead of asking for a drink, she asks what type of drink. Then, she thinks about it and gets the question right. Odd.
Other than that, physio seems to be going well as does the schooling. Now we look forward to Christmas. Merry Christmas!
Everywhere we go, people keep comming up to us, just to talk to Mic and tell us how inspiring they find my little girl. It's like living with a celebrity. Sometimes, MJ seems a little scared, but other times, she quite seems to like her celebrity status. When we go out in the street, and MJ walks around, neighbours come out just to watch her walk about the neighbourhood, just like she used to.
Exactly 3 months after her accident, I had to face one of the toughest decisions. I let MJ go out without me. I let her hang out with her friends. I was so scared and kept looking out the window to watch where she was. It was great to see my baby girl doing things she used to, 'normal' things. The patience and compassion of her mates astounds me.
Mostly, MJ is bored and doesn't have a very good attention span, but she is so determined.
We went Christmas shopping yesterday (Sunday) and she asked me not to take her wheelchair. She walked slowly around town and bless her little soul, she was in pain at the end of it all. We were in town for 3 hours and although we took breaks, I think it was too much for her little legs.
MJ still gets thought processes mixed up. Instead of asking for a drink, she asks what type of drink. Then, she thinks about it and gets the question right. Odd.
Other than that, physio seems to be going well as does the schooling. Now we look forward to Christmas. Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
MJ walks on her own
Well, so many changes have taken place since my last entry. Two weeks ago, McAyla was given a K-frame. It's kinda like a zimmer frame, except it goes behind and around her bottom. Then last Thursday, she took her first steps....unaided. I was so shocked. Today she went to physio and she's come home with crutches! What the heck!!!!
Fred (the splint) has also gone. Now MJ has a different splint and she's been given one to wear at night. The new splints are more flexible whilst maintaining the support.
MJ is also doing very well with her schooling. She managed to do 100 sums in 20 minutes on Wednesday last week. For MJ, this is pretty good. The teacher told us today that MJ's recall is coming back and she believes MJ will cope when she returns to school.
Fred (the splint) has also gone. Now MJ has a different splint and she's been given one to wear at night. The new splints are more flexible whilst maintaining the support.
MJ is also doing very well with her schooling. She managed to do 100 sums in 20 minutes on Wednesday last week. For MJ, this is pretty good. The teacher told us today that MJ's recall is coming back and she believes MJ will cope when she returns to school.
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