MRI

     Joseph had an MRI this past Tuesday, and I couldn't have been more proud of my little guy.  He had no fear.  He stood patiently while the nurse took his temperature, pulse and got his I.V. ready.  He followed everyone's directions with a smile on his face.  Joseph enjoyed visits from his Uncle Tom and Aunt Crysta.  He knew he was going to take a nap at the hospital and grinned (with the help of some laughing gas) while his IV was put in.  He was so excited to take a ride on the hospital bed, he said it was just like a ride at Kings Island.  The only tears we had happened when they gave him the medicine to fall asleep, he cried "I want my brudder and sister".  He woke up happy as can be and continued to laugh throughout the day about how wobbly he was on his feet.
     Watching Joseph, only 2, handle this day gave me great hope for everything that is coming his way.  His little, sweet but brave personality will benefit him for sure.
     We went to see Dr. McCarthy yesterday to go over the MRI results.  He was looking at his hips to get a clear picture for the surgery Joseph would have in the Fall.  I have spent so much time preparing myself emotionally for this surgery and have devoted way too many minutes worrying about it.  All for not...Dr. McCarthy said he rarely sees hips that are as well formed as Joseph's are.  I couldn't hardly believe my ears, we get to skip the first surgery!  He will have his femur lenghtened around age 4, and nothing until then!  Is there a better way to start summer vacation than to receive such great news?  I think not:)