Sorry for the long silence! Lil Jams has been keeping us super busy! Last Friday the school called and informed me that Lil Jams had been pushed off the fireman pole on the playground and had landed on his leg. They say that he can still move it but says it’s a little sore. So I decided to go fetch him and take him to the doctor for just in case. I don’t want or need to deal with complications over a weekend!

I am super grateful to the doctor as she said that, since he wasn’t in much pain it was probably just the muscle but insisted we get x-rays just in case!

While we were waiting for the x-ray report Lil Jams started crying in pain and even asked me to leave him alone for 5 minutes because he just needs a break from me. It’s funny now, but at the time it broke my heart a little.

The prognosis? Fractured femur right by the ball joint that goes into his hip. So we had to go to a Ortho Doc that specializes in kids. Then ended up being admitted. Lil Jams was put in traction on Friday afternoon and then Monday morning was operated on to insert a plate and pins.

Lots of spoiling from friends and family helped Lil Jams get through it and we’ve still got 6 weeks of rehab to get through!

I also just want to thank our Doctor, Dr Fourie for insisting on x-rays! Dr Colyn for an amazing operation that went through without a hitch. All the nurses and staff at Life Wilgers Hospital for all the care and attention! Suzanne Coetzer for the help with the physio. All our friends and family for prayers, well wishes and thumb holding! And also the barista at the Weisenhoff Coffee Shop for cheering us up with awesome cappuccino art!