Today Kate was going down one of those twisty tunnel slides with her Daddy. Somehow her leg got caught at the sharp turn of the slide which resulted in a hairline fracture to her leg just below the knee. We knew that something was wrong when she couldn't stop crying. We knew something was really wrong when she couldn't put weight on her leg. So off we went for our first trip to Cooks Urgent care. After some X rays were taken the Dr confirmed that her leg was fractured. They put a temporary splint on it and next week we will follow up with an orthopedic specialist to see what the next steps will be. The Cooks doc said that she will be in a cast from her foot to her hip for at least 4 weeks. But we will wait on the final word from the orthopedic specialist. I imagine that it will be challenging in the next month or so to keep an active toddler immobilized but we will find a way to get through it some how. I have already bought Kate a couple of cute dresses so that we won't have to worry about pants or shorts. She is in good spirits for what she has been through today. She was laughing and smiling before bed tonight. Please pray that her spirits will continue to be good and that her bone will heal quickly and that her recovery time will be minimal. And if I could selfishly ask for prayers of strength as I figure out how to navigate with two little ones that aren't walking. Especially when Jared leaves next week for Midland.:( A couple of weeks ago I was asking God if we could have just one good break. I think He knows that this is not what I had in mind!
I assure you, there is no sadder sight than the scenes in the next 2 pictures. 
Carson was being especially goofy when we got home. And then I got it. He was trying to make Kate laugh. :) Sweet little brother. He also tried to lay his head in her lap but Kate wasn't having it. Amazing how he can, at 14 months, already clue into his sister's pain. Just amazing. 
She doesn't understand why we are waiting on her hand and foot or why Mommy is suddenly so generous with sweets but she is enjoying it and not asking any questions.
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Please know that Kate will be fine. I remember the day Jared broke his arm at my house and it was a bad break. It is scary to say the least but kids do tend to have accidents.The brace and ace bandage look all too familar remembering the times that Ryan was in a full body cast, 3 different times, for 6 weeks each time. So you know, I understand. Lot ya'll..Maw
Hugs and kisses to the sweet girl! I'm so sorry this happened!
Awww poor little thing. I never even thought when we were talking that she is in diapers too so that could be fun. But ya know what, she looks a lot more comfortable than I imagined in my mind. She is a brave big girl and will snap back quick. In the meantime I am trying to think of fun ideas to help you pass the days. I love you all, Care
We will be praying for the four of you as you face this new challenge. We also will be praying for the medical staff that treats Kate, just remember that you are an amazing mother and Kate knows it! I have all the confidence in the world that you will, just like everything else, find the best possible solution and just go with it! And in the mean time, sweets without questioning doesn't hurt either! Haha
Sending all our love and prayers!
Shavonne
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