California Pics 7

After we left the museum with very happy tummies, we went to see GiGi with very happy hearts!  It was SO good to see her again!

Three generations:

My Gramma is such an awesome lady – I’m so glad we got to spend a little time with her!

After leaving GiGi’s house, we went back to my parents’ house and started a birthday celebration with my Uncle Bruce and Aunt Maureen.  However, the festivities were cut short when Becky took a tumble off the couch and landed on her shoulder.  The poor thing was in immediate, excruciating pain.  I had never seen her so uncomfortable.  When I looked at her shoulder and saw a bump where one shouldn’t be (and I was so glad I had my mom, a nurse, there to help me with decision-making), we said a quick goodbye to my aunt and uncle (I so wish we could have chatted more with them!), and headed to Urgent Care.  They did an X-ray, confirmed that Becky had fractured her clavicle, and then sent us on to the ER.  We didn’t know what to expect when we got there, but a really kind doctor (originally from Connecticut!), said that while surgery was a possibility, nothing would be done for a few days anyway while the swelling went down, so we were safe to travel back to Connecticut as planned.  I was really impressed with both the efficiency and the quality of the care we received in both places.  It was my first ER trip as a mom, and while I was just about as shaky as poor Becky (I don’t like medical stuff!!), we made it through.  Becky had been very sober and scared during most of the evening, until the Lord provided a FaceTime call from her beloved cousins, who got her to smile and relax and the rest of the night went much better.  Praise God for wonderful family, near and far.  I’m so thankful my mom was there to help us through the appointments, and to get the other kids settled and in bed, and for my sweet husband, who offered to hop on the next flight to come out and support us.  Thankfully, Becky’s pain level was significantly decreased by the next day, and every day thereafter.  I keep telling everyone over and over, she’s such a trooper!!  I never thought that this little girl, who used to bawl and limp for hours with a barely-skinned knee as a toddler, would have grown up into such a brave and wise young lady.  I’m so proud of her!

Here’s a picture of where the bone was poking up:

*****somewhat yucky picture below!*****

And here’s my girl feeling relieved the worst was over!