The Empty Boot

Nicole went to the doctor this week to have a new x-ray taken of her leg and learn whether she would be able to stop wearing the boot/brace she has been wearing since the surgery on September 25. We are delighted to report that the doctor gave her the green light to walk without it! The doctor did say that Nicole should slowly transition into running and P.E. and sports. Nonetheless, we are elated that her leg is healing properly and that it does not need the extra brace. Nicole would have walked out of the doctor's office wearing two shoes (albeit the right shoe a lot less worn-looking than the left) BUT her mother forgot to bring the right shoe to the appointment. I guess that boot has been such a normal part of life that Mom just forgot that there was such a thing as a right shoe. So, Nicole walked out one more time with the boot on until we could get home and pick up the other shoe.

Now all that remains is one empty boot and a happy girl (and parents). This old empty boot could be the subject of a country western song (complete with an intentional grammatical error for effect). You'll have to supply the tune (and add the twang):

There it sits

On the floor

She don't need it anymore

The old empty boot

(You can add verse two in your comment, if you like.)

Thanks for your prayers for our baby girl during this ordeal. She's raring to kick up her heels now with her new-found freedom. (Here's hoping we can keep up with her!)

We'll keep you posted.