Dani

May 4th, 2008

My niece Dani is not feeling too great right now. Dani was riding an ATV with her dad yesterday when they had an accident. She had to be helicopter-flown to Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital, where she is staying now.

Things that are fine:
- her brain
- her spine
- her vision

These were all concerns, and we are relieved to know they’re OK.

Things that aren’t fine:
- her nose (broken)
- her cheekbone (broken)
- the bones in her eye-orbits (broken)
- her lip (split open)

She is swollen and black-eyed. Her face hit the handlebars pretty hard. She’s going to need surgery tomorrow, likely involving a plate in her face to make sure the bones heal right. She’s in a lot of pain, and though they’re giving her drugs for it, the drugs also make her sick.

Dani’s five years old. She has her parents with her, of course. Erica is having some trouble seeing her baby sister so banged up and upset. Everyone is. It’s hard to see this in a positive light right now, although we’re all obviously glad she’s alive and that she’s going to come through it with no lasting repercussions. It’s just a lot of hurt for such a little one.

5 Responses to “Dani”

  1. dad Says:

    Our Dani is a tough little customer. Prayers have been spoken over her since Friday night. A river of tears spent. And hearts aching everywhere.

    The real loss here is that Dani can’t carry on her never ending dialogue with the world. We miss her witty and incisefull comments on anything and everything in general.

    Heal quickly Dani so we can hear what you have to say! We miss your mind.

    Grandda and Grandmother want you well again. We have so much fun planned for our vacation in August.

    May your surgery be painless and your recovery quick (and fun).

  2. Nana Says:

    The last time I met Dani was at Steve and Kristan’s wedding in Savannah: just adorable. However, Kristan has kept me posted on her progress with pictures and anecdotes. Auggie and I wish her a speedy recovery and our hearts go out to her Dad because we have all been in similar situations with our kids hurt.

  3. Abigail Says:

    I will think healing thoughts for little Dani!

  4. cindy Says:

    Thanks for the update. I’m been worrying right along with everyone. I’m glad the vital things are okay. The rest will heal in time.

  5. bridgey Says:

    Dani is in our thoughts and prayers and we hope for a speedy recovery! Hugs and kisses to her!

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