Wheelchair Kid

 

And this....

On the 19th we went to this awesome event at the Zoo called 22q At the Zoo! Zoos all over the world held the event to raise awareness for 22q. It was a day all about Nevin and things he loves. The kid loves animals so much, it was perfect! We met some really great families and some amazing kids and felt connected and grateful to not be alone anymore. We came home exhausted and rested, cooled off for a few hours. I decided to fill the pool and let the kids play. They were in and out of the pool, playing in the yard, running inside, being kids and having fun. We ate some dinner and out they went again. Then it happened. Nevin fell off the monkey bars right onto his left heel. He was screaming and crying. Ryan scooped him up and brought him into the house. I got the ice out and held it on his foot. He calmed down and when I felt around on it he didn't complain and it wasn't swelling immediately. I was hopeful everything would be fine. Of course not. After about 30 minutes of sitting he tried to walk and collapsed on his foot. Off the Cardinal Glennon we went. We waited a total of 4 1/2 hours in the ER and had X-Rays done on both feet. Eventually the could see the crack on his heel and casted him. And yes, he needed a wheelchair because he has to stay off of it as much as possible so as to not shatter the heel completely. Fun. He looks good though. ;-)