Today is the beginning of a new adventure - a couple of them actually! I take Allison in today to get her measured and 'cast' for her back brace, and AJ goes for his driver's test at DMV. What a day! Both of those scare me! I really think Alli will be okay with a brace, but....if not, I dread dealing with her every day, forcing her to. At least, once we get past the first month or so, it will be more of a routine for her, and so will be easier. I hope!

The company preparing the brace is a customer of the bank, and I have been talking to the owner for many years, but have never met her. When she found out I was coming in today, she made sure she was available to help with the casting. It's amazing how things work out. The cool side of this whole thing - the actual process of designing and fitting the brace is pretty amazing. We'll have to see how Alli does through it all. I'm coming prepared with candy and cookies!