Not so humerus.

I will get straight to the point. If you haven't heard by now, our sweet Korben has his first broken bone. He has a fracture in his humerus. I know you are wondering how in the world that could happen.

Let me set the scene for you.

We had just spent an incredible weekend with Mopsy and Poppy in Heber Springs. Car was loaded, keys in the ignition. We're saying the final good byes in the driveway. Giving the final kisses. Poppy was holding Korben and had been jogging around with him which was making Korben giggle. Aaron and Julie both told Poppy not to run with Korben because he might trip and fall. Poppy walks off of the driveway into the yard to show Korben a tree. As they were walking back, I said "Run with him"...the famous words that keep rining in my ear. Why did I say this? Aaron AND Julie had both told Don not to do this, but I knew how much Korben liked it and I just wanted to see him smile again. I never DREAMED that Poppy would trip, but he did. He tripped right where the grass meets the pavement and they crashed on to the concrete. I hate thinking about that moment even to type this. It was so scary. Praise the LORD that Don's arm protected Korben's head. Korben's tongue was bleeding, his arm was was scraped badly, and his right arm appeared to be limp. After taking him by Dr. Bivins house, he advised us to go get an x-ray at the ER. We did. His right humerus had an impact/ed fracture and we were advised to go to Children's hopsital. My mom beat us there, and Don and Julie were just a little bit behind us because they waited to get the x-rays from the ER in Heber. I can't remember all of the exact times, but I know we got to Children's at 10:00 p.m, and we didn't get back to my mom's house until 4:00 a.m. It was a long night for all of us, but Korben was such a trooper. He slept in my arms the entire time in the waiting room. I was so thankful he was able to rest. I was also so thankful our families were there with us.

The doctor said it was a bad break, but his age is on his side. Because he is growing constantly right now, the break should heal quickly. We are seeing an orthopedic specialist at Children's hospital on Tuesday at 2:45, and I should know a lot more details then. I'm trying to take this one day at a time and not worry about what is to come. He was just starting to walk a whole lot better, and as you know, this baby loves to crawl and get in to everything. Now, he is pretty much attached to me 24/7. He is napping in his crib while I type this, but I'm sure he will wake up in discomfort soon. Please pray for him. He is very uncomfortable, and so frustrated that he can not do anything. We've been doing a lot of strolling arund the driveway and watching Baby Einstein movies.

Here are some pictures from the weekend...before and after the fall.
DISCLAIMER: The last two pictures are ridiculously sad.


Korben playing with his friend Karen at Julie's office.


























On our way to "Spring Fest" at the park in Heber Springs.



























Swinging in the park.

























Loving (almost a little too much) on the Kitty from the humane society booth.























Playing "golf" in the back yard with the Daddy and Poppy.


























Walking with Mopsy and Poppy























Having his shirt cut off at Children's hospital. I warned you about this picture. Definitely the saddest picture of Korben ever taken.





























Getting his ace bandage sling.


























Thanks for reading. I will update when I can. Please keep our little guy in your prayers as well as Korben's Poppy. Fortunately, Don walked away with only bad scrapes and sore muscles, but his heart is very sad. This is no one's fault, and reminds us ALL that accidents can happen with any of us.