LONG overdue update

I've finally decided to sit down and take the time to post an update that is long overdue! Life has been so completely busy. I've got all of the presents wrapped, made more candy that I ever want to think about again, and nearly completed all of the preparations for Becca's wedding. I went grocery shopping this morning to stock up so I don't have to venture out again until after the holidays and Billy's surgery.

My Billy update: His femur has completely healed so the day after Christmas they are removing the upper part of his fixator and the foot ring. We are completely done with turns and expect the rest of the fixator to come off sometime in February. His appetite is completely back and he's eating me out of house and home. He's gained almost two pounds back so far and he's very excited about getting most of the fixator off. He's going to be able to bend his knee again! One set of Grandparents is getting the kids a trampoline for Christmas so he will be very excited to actually be able to use it! His surgery will be at 10:30 a.m. the 26th and he's probably going to be off of his feet for at least a few days afterward. Rehabbing will begin as soon as Dr. Aronson says that it is okay. His knee is stuck in about a 20 degree contracture so it's not going to be a pleasant journey trying to get it straightened back out. I am still so proud of my son. He is now educating people about his fixator and about his Fibular Hemimelia. He explains it as he is missing a bone in his leg and the fixator is making the short bone longer. I will post new photos as soon as Thomas brings my camera back home. I need to get it cleared off and ready for the big holiday anyway!

My Ally upate: She's very glad for school to be out for the holidays....she's devastated that they neighbors went to Florida for Christmas break and she's driving me insane wanting to go to every single one of her friend's houses to play instead of staying home and relaxing. Her grades fell a little bit in Math but oh well.......she's only in the second grade. She's waiting on Christmas and her cousins to get here!

I hope the holidays are finding everyone happy, healthy, and well. May you find Joy in this Holiday season.