Quick update

Two weeks ago we had a plan. Joseph was going to spend the next year learning to walk with a prosthetic leg, and we were 100% comfortable with the plan.  Didn't last long...the prosthetic leg they built wouldn't work.  His leg isn't SHORT enough:)   So we went back to Dr. Mehlman at Children's on Monday and now we have a new plan!  Joseph will have surgery on May 8th to have his Achilles tendon lengthened.  It is outpatient and he'll come home with a cast that he'll wear for 3 weeks.  After the cast he'll get fitted for a brace to help with his ankle and will get to wear a gym shoe with a lift.  I can't tell you how excited I am that he gets to wear a PAIR of shoes.   Maybe he will be walking by summer, he's getting brave and taking lots of steps!