So Happy For This...

Update on Kaitlynn

I'm sorry it has taken so long to share the results of Wednesday's appointment!  This vacation hasn't seemed like much of a "vacation," and blogging time has been pretty scarce.  Kaitlynn was apprehensive about the appointment, knowing that it was going to be painful.  She was a trooper, and within just a few minutes she was ready to go home. 
The doctor removed all of the metal, and ended up doing it without numbing her.  They used some of the gel that they typically put on the gums before injections, and that was it.  The staff kept bragging about how tough she was...I told them that she definitely didn't get it from me! 
She has small holes in her gums where the wires were, but those should heal nicely if we can keep them clean.  Her teeth look fantastic!  Most people wouldn't know anything happened.  Her gum line is a little off, but that is already starting to take care of itself.
She is not allowed to bite into anything for at least six months. If the teeth start to darken, she will have to face some root canals, but we're hoping and praying for the best.  The teeth were young, and that is in our favor.
Thanks to everyone for your prayers!

Who's Lovin' It?!

So this is what he gets for ordering a double cheeseburger plain... with mustard. :-)

Latest on Kaitlynn

Last week Kaitlynn had her 3rd visit to the oral surgeon. She was cooperative, and his office staff was present and accounted for...lol. He checked her over, and determined that the braces should come off. I was a little surprised that this was to happen so quickly, but I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to this stuff. :-) So, if you think about her, say an extra prayer in her behalf at about 8:30 in the morning. That is the time of our appt, although he does want us to arrive by 8:15 or so. I'm not sure if that's according to his Rolex or my Timex. See previous posts to learn more about our interesting doctor. He gave her the option of an injection in the arm that would put her to sleep, or a repeat of the 5 shots in the cheek/gum/roof area. She chose the latter. I guess we will see how things look at that point. It's hard to tell right now with all the metal. In the meantime, we are hoping for a great night of rest to prepare us for this big moment!

Let's Get The Party Started!

We have safely arrived at our destination, and the celebration is in full swing! The sights and sounds of Christmas are among our very favorite, and we are going to savor each one this year.

What a blessed thought to know that the Messiah, the Saviour of the World, has come! To all of our friends and family in various places around the world:

Merry Christmas!