Wyatt News, Auction News, Various and Sundry Other Items

Wyatt News:

We saw the orthopedist this morning, and he seemed fine with the progress of Wolf's broken leg.  The x-rays they took were a bit fuzzy, but you could tell that the bone was still broken, although not as much as before.  He should still be on track to heal fully within the next two weeks.

The doctor was able to answer our questions, and I feel a lot more comfortable with how we will proceed if Wolf should break a bone in the future (namely, get him some pain medicine and stay the heck away from the ER - proceed directly to orthopedics, do not pass the hospital, do not pay $250).  As far as his current status, Wyatt seems to be feeling good other than scattered instances of discomfort, usually when we first put him in the carseat or when we change his diaper.  Things are looking better for our little guy.

Stay tuned in the next couple weeks for updates from our visits with the orthopedist again, the pediatrician, the geneticist, the occupational therapist, the endocrinologist, and the ecclesiastiotomist.  Okay, I made that last one up, but we seriously have appointments set with all of those other people.  It's a little overwhelming, so I'm going to do what I do best - make a spreadsheet.  It will be nice to have everyone's name, number, and title on a chart for our reference.  Yay for Excel and accountants!

Auction News:

Reminder that the auctions for the Chip Kelly autographed football and autographed visor will be done in two and a half hours (4 pm Pacific time), so get your bids in now!  

The Mike Bellotti autographed football can be bid until Saturday at 1 pm Pacific Time, and the Ernie Kent autographed basketball can be bid on until midnight on Sunday. 

All proceeds from these auctions go to benefit the OI Foundation.  I don't want to discourage bidding, but I understand that some people may not be able to afford those items and still want to donate to the cause.  Matt from ATQ is working with someone from the OI Foundation to set up a special way to donate on Wyatt's behalf.  The proceeds of these donations will most likely go toward scholarships that allow people to attend the OI Conference in July.  So if you're thinking, "I'd really love to help out, but I just can't beat those bids!" then stay tuned.  I'll get more information on this as soon as I have it.

Various and Sundry:

I meant to post this last week, but kept forgetting.  Here's a picture of Wolf and Julia at Wolf's first ever baseball game!  We went with the whole family and had a fun time, except for the fact that the Angels couldn't get Wolf a win.  Of course, they haven't been getting anybody else a win, either... 

I want to say thank you once again to all the people who have helped us during this time - bringing us meals, taking care of Ben and Micah, praying for us - it's been incredible.  So to everyone who has assisted us in some way, even the smallest way, know that we are extremely grateful, and know that we thank the Lord for you every night.  May God bless you all!

Lastly, I just want to say how proud I am of Wolf's big brothers, Ben and Micah.  Neither of them really understands what's going on, and neither is able to read this now.  But maybe some day they will, and I want them and everyone else to know how great they've been.  Julia and I haven't been able to give them all the attention that they need, but they've been good boys through it all.  They have behaved themselves for people who took care of them during our hospital visits.  They have been very gentle and kind toward Wyatt.  Ben and Micah, we love you and we're proud of you!