It's going to be an interesting couple of months

Saturday morning Ali and Jaeger went for an early jog. Eager to get back (Ali and Matt had tickets to the Buckeye game), Ali took a shortcut home across Avery Road and down a grass-covered drainage ditch. Because it was early, the grass was still wet, and on their way down the ditch, Ali slipped. Her ankle rolled, her body didn't, and down Ali went. On her way down, she heard a snap, crack and pop. Ali looked down and saw her ankle jiggle. Fortunately she was close to the road and was able to flag down passer-bys. Several people stopped (traffic backed up 20 cars deep), and someone managed to run to get Matt (Ali was only ten yards from home). Matt and a couple of other guys scooped Ali up and carried her home.

We decided to call the squad because Ali's pain was so intense, and within minutes Ali was in the ER. Several x-rays later, Ali learned that she fractured two bones (and later learned that she tore a ligament). Yesterday the orthopedic surgeon determined that Ali will need surgery - no question about it. And that brings us to today. At 10:30am, Ali will check into hospital for the addition of some serious metal to her ankle - three screws and a plate, to be exact. She will not be able to put any weight on her left foot for at least six weeks (yippee for crutches and a walker!), and there is a chance that she will need physical therapy. 

Because Ali's parents have a first-floor master, we have moved into Ali's parents house. So now Ali's parents are hosting Morgan and her dog, and us: Ali, Matt, Henry and Jaeger! Additionally, Ali is requiring help everyday, so Ali's family and Matt's family have come to the rescue. Nearly everyday someone is making a sacrifice so that Ali and Henry can be cared for. We are truly blessed.

Say a prayer for us - these next couple of months are going to be quite interesting. But what doesn't kill us can only make us stronger, and for that we are thankful.