On Friday at 9:00 PM, Shelby was honored as a member of the Band Queen Court.
On Saturday at 9:00 PM, we were taking her to the emergency room with a broken ankle.
The four of us were working at a marching band competition hosted by her high school. Shelby stepped off a curb that she didn't realize was close to her, and along with skinning both knees, twisted her ankle hard enough to break it.
In case you think I am a sick mother using her child's injury as an excuse to take photos, I promise I am not the crazy one. As soon as Shelby's tears dried, she went right back into her bubbly, optimistic persona.
"Mom! Get my camera out of my back pack and take some pictures! I want to put them on my Facebook!"
Shelby never ceases to amaze me. She still has a wonderful positive attitude, despite the fact that in her Senior year she won't be able to march for the rest of the season. She will probably not be able to participate in the holiday dance recital, she won't be able to dance in the school talent show, and she has to take off from her job until she is off crutches.
However, as you can see from this next photo Shelby took at the hospital, her mom is not holding up nearly as well. :)
Ugh!
4 comments:
Awwwww. (((Hugs)))
She seems like a great kid. You should be very proud.
Rob
Shelby is so beautiful, talented and positive. What a treasure she is!
The photo of you epitomizes parent of a sick kid: the fear and tension and weariness. Parenting sure is a mixed bag, isn't it?
What a special daughter you have, so optimistic and bright!
And what a sweet caring mom she has Stella. That picture says it all.
Big hugs to you,
Tanja
She is gorgeous!
Maybe her inability to participate in her activities of choice will free her up to contemplate life from a different perspective, which is never a bad thing.
Maybe her already great grades will leap into the stratosphere...
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