New Casts Etc...

We had our regular visit at HOPE Orthopedics this morning for new casts for Jack. He did the best he's EVER done for one of these visits. No screaming or fits...he wasn't even really afraid of the saw when they cut the old casts off. Course....I guess he's probably getting used to it. This was the first time we went directly to the Cast Shop. Mike was AWESOME!!!! He said he used to do a ton of club foot repairs when he was in the Navy....well, his experience was evident. His demeanor with Jack was relaxed and attentive and Jack responded in kind. The new casts are the same plaster, below the knee casts we are now used to. But....these are beautiful. Mike must consider his casts something like an artist considers a canvas....the finished products on Jack's legs are smooth, symmetrical and almost attractive. :)

Jack is now thoroughly accustomed to the casts and they don't slow him down a bit. He pulls himself up on all our furniture, but he is not yet attempting to really walk on his own. The picture here shows that, even with the casts, you can still see the little toes pointing in towards one another. With the casts off, the feet look absolutely beautiful and definitely straighter....but you can tell we're not home yet!! Please continue to pray.One quick story: one of the people in the Cast Shop with Mike this morning was a great lady who connected immediately with Emerson and kept her entertained while Mike worked with Jack. We went to the Silverton basketball game tonight....and there she was!!! She's the new athletic trainer for SHS......small world, huh? Turns out she's also a dear friend from college to another friend of mine.....wow. The Lord just continues to remind us that He is working in every single, small circumstance....from start to finish.