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Off to Shriner's in the AM with Amber for a check-up. Wish us luck with the check-up and weather conditions. I believe the weather should be clear, but it is winter afterall!

Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 7 years old

cool! let us know how it goes! Hey, and mention she can now make ponytails!!

Hey Tanya!

how did your doc visit go??

claudia

Things went splendid at Amber's doctor appointment. She needs a 5 year post-op MRI, but we can have that done locally, and hopefully without anesthesia this time since she's much older. Her elbow didn't need a new splint. He said a few kids had come into the clinic complaining of pain just that day when they go through a growth spurt, and that was one of our complaints to review with him as well. Lots of massage and heat, but the elbow still looks the same as it did a year ago basically. All good news. Once again, the "team" came in and there was an "ahhh" that came out of the student's mouth when she reached overhead and again when viewing her winging scapula. She does amazing and it always catches new people off-guard. It's kinda funny now waiting for their reaction. Amber was glad to see Scott again and ran up and gave him a big hug. She thinks the best part of the trip though was when she received a mini radio with earphones as her Christmas present from Shriner's. Gold!

After the appointment, we drove to Lancaster and stayed overnight there to do some outlet shopping. Lancaster really isn't that far away from Philly! I hit the jackpot Christmas shopping! Woo Hoo!

Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, 7 years old

I am soooo happy for Amber... and YOU "done good" for shopping too, Tanya. !!!
What a week for everyone. Enjoy the snow and please give both Amber & Casey a HUG for me.
Gramma Carolyn J