What a marvelous day this day is! Usually I am a bit depressed when the kids go back to school after they have been on break, but today is the first real glimpse at some sort of normalcy since Savanna had surgery in October.
All of the kids went to school today in good health! After months of struggle, I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off of my girl and off of our family.
Savanna had her casts removed on December 2, 2013. Because of the extreme nerve sensitivity that she has due to cerebral Palsy, her feet were incredibly sensitive. The pain she experienced the first week after cast removal was gut wrenching. She could not even put socks on without crying in agony. Her healing was delayed. Her medical providers did not anticipate her to be out of her wheel chair until late January at the earliest. She was discouraged for a few days.
Her spunk and survivalist nature came back to her quickly and she rallied. Savanna set her mind on walking and pushed through the pain. Christmas Eve she surprised her grandparents when she walked into their home without crutches, a wheelchair, or any assistance. They were blown away and over the moon with happiness.
I cannot recall another Christmas where I felt Christmas so deeply in my heart. While I am sad that the season is over, I am ecstatic for all of these wonderful new beginnings!
Today was the first day that Savanna has been able to put tennis shoes on her feet! Without pain, for the first time in years, my daughter was able to walk with a spring in her step and be free from pain.
My heart is full of love, contentment, and appreciation for this blessed life. God is so GOOD!
