Back to the Symes project.

So I have been neglectful of my photography and this blog lately, among other even more important matters. I seem to be so busy with work and my church calling that I am just so wound up with them and don't make the time for other things. I need to find better balance.

We did go to Shriner's with TJ to get his foot replaced. The socket still fits (for a little while anyway), but the foot itself was too short and the length overall was a little short. Eric (the Prostitist) put on a new foot that is the same shoe size as his right foot that makes the length perfect. It worked out really well. Eric is such a great guy, he works very well with TJ and plays with him while measuring and making his prosthetics. He is also very personable and always takes an interest in us and shares his interests with us. The people there at Shriner's Hospital are Fantastic!

TJ thinks it is so cool that Eric keeps his pencil behind his ear just like his daddy. Eric is so good about having the kids play with is stuff. They usually end up with his marker, measuring tape or whatever else he is working with. He is so great with kids!

TJ was so intent on watching and helping Eric work. I love how intense his expression is in this shot. It's hard to see here, but there is a difference of about 3cm in the length of his femur, but to this point we have not seen it affect his gait. It it gets too bad sometimes they recomend lengthening and shortening to equalize it. I doubt we will go that route. We met a guy at Hastings a month or so ago with the same condition and there was a big difference in the length of his femur, but he opted not to have the surgeries and he is happy with it as it is. Yes every situation is different, and we will find our answer when we cross that bridge.