More broken bones

On July 3rd after celebrating for the 4th all day with swimming, bbq, and being with family and as the day was winding down and we were all preparing for our firework show, disaster struck. Traevn was trying out his donkey kicks on Grandma's trampoline and his arm locked up and he ended up snapping both his ulna and radius bones. Nate and I were inside cleaning up from dinner and swimming when we heard screaming and then my BIL Kress came running inside telling my dad to hurry and get outside. We ran out to see what had happened and I knew in an instant that it was one of my children. I heard the crying and that was all it took. I am not good in moments like these when my children are in pain that I can't control. We found that everyone (all aunts, uncles, and cousins) had Traevn in a chair and were trying to console him. His arm was in an S shape and it was then that I realized that it was broken pretty bad. Grandpa immediately called to see who the orthopedist was on call and told him to meet us in the ER. Nate and the other men gave Traevn such a beautiful blessing comforting him with the peace that he so needed at that moment. Then away Nate, my mom, my dad, Traevn, and me went to the ER. Traevn was pretty adamant at this point that he was not going to the hospital, but knew it was inevitable. We got there, got checked in, took some x-rays, and waited for the orthopedist to show up. Dr. Leitze arrived and they gave Traevn a sedative(way freaky medicine) so that they could set his arm. They set his arm and sent us on our way (of course it took a few hours to do all of this).

Meanwhile the cousins had all said a big prayer for him and made him a huge sign for his return. They also had gotten him some stuffed animals, treats, his favorite drinks, and a new set of Mighty Beans. Traevn was so distraught that he would miss the fireworks that the cousins willingly decided to hold them until the next night. It was amazing to see how family just steps in to help in moments like these. My brothers and sisters and their families had taken my other kids home, bathed and put them to bed so that we wouldn't have to when we got home late that night.

During this whole ordeal Traevn was so worried that he would never be able to play the piano again, we reassured him that he would and that maybe he would play even better. :) Afterwards, Traevn told us how he actually heard his bones snap. His brothers and cousins who were standing by the tramp also heard the snap. YEEOUCH!!!

I am glad everything turned out as well as it did. I also hope that we won't be having another broken bone, at least not anytime soon.

*He now has his blue waterproof cast on. Pictures to come.