Tuesday, June 17, 2008

The Kid is Alright

My post yesterday was not premature. Alastair and his mommy went to the doctor today and got cleared to keep the brace off. The next time he has to go back is in 4 months for an X-ray. I spread the news at work; everyone was very happy.

I'm glad, but I've gotten so used to the brace that it doesn't seem a big deal. The biggest relief is that our son is improved. Must be the old Boy Scout in me. Always leave the campsite in better shape then when you got there.

Of course I'm relieved that Alastair doesn't need surgeries (for this ailment) and traction. I feel satisfied that my wife and I did our jobs as parents and strapped that harness on every 12 hours.

Let's hope we have the same fortitude when he's 14 and needs help with his math homework.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I'm glad to hear the good news.

About Alastair, I mean. And about the campsite, too. ;-)