joybell322
01-05-2010, 05:50 PM
We took Lizzie to the Shriner's Children's Hospital in Philidelphia yesterday for an orthopedic evaluation. To our surprise - the doctor said we have EXCELLENT care where we are in Stony Brook, NY. It is such a comfort to hear that from people I consider top in the field. He said Lizzie is doing fabulous and attributes much of it to her "can do" attitude. He said her braces and foot & hip positions look great.
On that note, Just wanted to encourage all you parents to help foster an independent attitude in your child. It's horribly hard sometimes, especially when she wants to run barefooted or twirl like other kids, and when enemas keep her from doing something fun. But Lizzie has a wonderful attitude toward life most of the time, and I think it's because we always turn everything around to the positive side (even if I have to have a good cry later when I'm alone!).
On that note, Just wanted to encourage all you parents to help foster an independent attitude in your child. It's horribly hard sometimes, especially when she wants to run barefooted or twirl like other kids, and when enemas keep her from doing something fun. But Lizzie has a wonderful attitude toward life most of the time, and I think it's because we always turn everything around to the positive side (even if I have to have a good cry later when I'm alone!).