Broken Arm, But Not Broken Spirit

Today we decided to go to the state fair with our friends Angie, Kelsey and Ian. We had a perfect day at the fair. Everything from perfect parking, getting in free, no lines, seeing the greatest stuff, samples galore, it just went on and on. I thought maybe we should go get a lottery ticket because the day couldn't have been better! The dog show was thrilling because the dogs did the craziest tricks (headstands!) and the petting zoo was spectacular because of the wide range of animals that were so amazing! After leaving the petting zoo, the kids wanted to go on the gihugic playground and so I sat down at the table to watch. Angie had seen someone she knew and was chatting it up with them. Olivia proudly yelled "Hey mom, watch this!" I watched as she soared across the monkey bars for the one millionth time in her life. Giving her a big smile and a "thumbs up" she continued to do it 2 more times. I was digging around in my backpack trying to find the waterbottle when I heard Avery scream "Mom, Olivia's hurt." I scanned the playground looking for her and there she was lying under the monkey bars in a very contorted position. I got up and ran toward her as 2 other moms arrived on the scene. She was weeping and one mom said to me "it's broken." I helped her up and had her hold her arm in close to her body. We walked over to Angie who hadn't noticed yet and immediatlely we were off the the hospital.Both bones in her arm are broken. The doctors said that it was a very "impressive" break and could they use it in classroom teachings! Yikes! The bones were reset but we have to see a specialist on Tuesday to determine if the set is good and to get the permanant cast. Olivia is so brave. She is absolutely a champ and my hero. She said she felt bad that her friends had to quit playing all because she got hurt. Her heart is huge. I just love her so much. She said, " I am so sorry, Mom. This is my fault because I closed my eyes when I jumped up to get the bar, and I know better than that." Oh she melts me. The positives to focus on are 1. it is her left hand so she can still write. 2. I get to help her all over again. She has been independant for so long that it is really nice to help her dress and take care of personal needs. I am loving her needing me again!!!! She doesn't milk it, and I kinda wish she wood because I LOVE to baby her. Avery is being a little nurse right now too. Secretly, she is wanting to play with that sling so bad! When Olivia got the sling put on by the doctor, Avery said,"Wow Olivia, that looks like a real one!" Olivia laughed and said, "It is a real one, Avery!" Despite the situation, it really was a memory. I just cherish them so much!