We had som very shocking news on Thursday.  My oldest Daughter was diagnoised with Sever Scoliosis.  Her curve is like an S with an extra curve on the top.  I had taken her to our regular doctor about a month ago.  She said she didn't think it was too much to get concerned about but we could see a specialist if we wanted to.  So we went last week.  He examined her and took x-rays.  He came back in the room and I was totally shocked.  I guess I was expecting; "oh lets just monitor it for a while and it's not too bad "(based on what our family dr said)  when he showed me the x-ray and said 46%, then followed that by saying 30% was considered sever I was just devestated. 

Today we will go and they will put her in a body cast, cut it off and that is how they make the brace to fit her.  She will have to wear the brace until she stops growing then she will more than likely have to have back surgery. 

This is just breaking my heart.  She will have to wear it for 20 hours a day.  There will be so much she will not be able to do.  She is 12 and going thru so many changes right now.  Someone said to me (my sister who just doesn't get live outside her own relem) said well atleast she does not have cancer which will kill her.  I remember being 12 and everything that you and your body are going thru.  To add this.  I know God has a plan for everything and I am just trying to focus on the big picture but, I know we will all need lots of prayer over the next few weeks as she gets her brace and gets accustom to this new way of life.

Sarah