A week ago we saw Will's foot and ankle surgeon who took x-rays and reported no new surprises, thank goodness. Managing a 14-year-old previously active boy who is no longer allowed to do much certainly comes with its own set of challenges. Like when he gets hungry or curious in the middle of the night and goes on a tour of the house by pulling himself on his hands then tricep dipping up the stairs to slide into the kitchen for a 2am snack. But, we make the necessary adjustments and push on. We knew that Will's foot and ankle stability and healing protocol were extremely precarious, but made the assumption that if he banged his feet it would require additional surgery. What it actually means is that any further trauma to his feet could hinder his ability to walk normally. Needless to say we are being extremely conservative with his healing approach. 

It was sobering when we were finally able to access the totaled Toyota Sequoia to retrieve a few personal items. Time stood still standing in front of that vehicle which didn't resemble much more than twisted and mangled metal from the front view. It is a miracle that Will survived the accident. The image of the car will stay with us far into the future and furthers our appreciation of the miracle of his life. David and I fully believe that the SUV saved his life and makes us look at cars in an entirely new light, especially as it relates to our children.  God bless whoever invented air bags.