Broken Arm

So Brooks broke his arm on May 23, 2014; the day the pool opened.  During a full-out PE game, he fell on the track with his arm under him.  He went crazy with pain on impact but then rarely complained about it after the break.  Mom was at a tennis clinic so Dad got there first and took him to the Urgent Care.  Karen Jackson lovingly prayed for Brooks at school and was waiting at the Urgent Care when we finished up.  Precious.  X- Rays confirmed a Green Stick Radial Fracture which is basically like a fresh branch that can be bent all the way but snaps back into position.  A great break if there is such a thing.  A temporary cast was formed and we were back to school for Landry's Readers Theatre.  There were many tears shed all around as we processed the loss of many weeks in the pool playing, all the hard work in the pool preparing for a swim season that was over before it started, an End of Year 3rd grade party that would be missed, a pool birthday party for Brooks that would be canceled and a week at Ocean Isle that would be miserable out of the water.

Jacob was so very upset when he learned the news.  He kindly took Brooks out for yogurt with money he earned at piano and shed many tears.  What a sweet friend.  He even chose to not swim opening night at GVP to be with Brooks before they headed with Daddy to the ACC baseball game.

Landry was a mess as soon as she saw Brooks at school and knew he was hurt.

Over the next few days the pain was minimal and only at night.

We got wind of a cast that could go in the water and began praying this would be an option.  After some persistence, the Orthopedist agreed to this treatment and we were back in business; not missing a beat.  Brooks even competed in the first swim meet of the season that we had full intentions of signing out of until the Saturday night before when Brooks wanted to know his events.

This morning we received great news at the follow-up appointment.  The cast was coming off!  His arm has healed well with a 5-10% bend in the bone from the cast's counter-pressure which will correct as he grows.  Only a brace is needed for a few weeks.  He can swim without anything.  There have been some stabbing pains as ligaments and joints are used for the first time in 3 1/2 weeks and we pray he gains his confidence back to use his arm fully.

Praise the Lord for His healing in such a short time and for hearing our prayers.