Praise Report

Sarana's foot is on the mend! After the disturbing x-rays two weeks ago at the orthopedic specialist we were concerned and anxious for an update. However, the x-rays this trip showed that her foot is repairing itself quickly, and at this point, no long term complications are suspected. As far as the walking cast, she is venturing out this week without it at home but still wearing the boot in public places.
According to the doctor adjusting back to a regular shoe should have caused her quite a bit of discomfort but even that hasn't been a problem. Sarana has proven herself a real trooper throughout this whole ordeal. Thank you for your prayers, but of all, thank you Jesus for intervening on her behalf.

Back to School

Sarana and Kaitlyn have officially started school. Kaitlyn was fine going back. Of course, it helps that Mom works at the same school that she attends and she was greeted by a teacher that she knows very well from her Student Council position last year. Sarana was a bit nervous about going off to Jr. High (about as much as Steve and I were to send her.) Oh well, they have to grow up sometime. Anyway, the school year if off and running and the girls seem happy so all is well in the McDaniel world.

OUCH! ((((::::::))))

Summer fun has ended and we are back in the groove. At least I am, the girls will be back in school next week. Jr. Camp was a blast as usual. Jr. Camp is one of those "jobs" that is a lot of work but is the most rewarding and worthwhile event of the year for Steve and I. Of course, this year the memories will linger a while longer than normal since we will be nursing Sarana's foot for quite a while. For those of you who don't know, Sarana and another girl from our church had a mishap which ended in three broken bones in the top of Sarana's foot. No, it was not Alyssa's fault! It was just a freak accident that landed Alyssa's behind on Sarana's foot. The xray picture attached was taken at the orthopedic doctor yesterday at a 10 day follow up after her injury. OUCH! Thankfully though she is doing well with it and has been a real trooper about being limited and the pain. The doctor believes that due to the growth plate still being intact in her foot that the bones will (eventually) grow back together without the need for surgery. Please keep her in your prayers as this adventure unfolds.