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I am new to this site which I discovered while searching for support services.  We are from Perth, Western Australia. Our darling 3 year old little girl has just had all the toes on her right foot amputated.  I know that there are people so much worse off than us, but this is still a huge trauma for us at the moment. 

I am really interested in getting in contact with people in a similar situation, parents of children, adults who had this happen to them as a child and how they have coped or managed with walking, running, etc. 

We are still in the very early stages, as accident only happened 2 weeks ago and we are taking day by day.  However, it would be nice to have some "look-in" on what we may expect.

Thanks for your time and have a great day!

Nina

 

 So sorry to hear of your child's accident and amputations.  I write in a general spiritual solidarity and sympathy with you, to say that I lived through a disability that left me paralyzed in one leg at infancy.  I remember how my parents worried after me, that I might have it so much worse than other kids growing up into a well adjusted adult..

 

And yet I am here to  testify today that a child can grow up into a happy, healthy and self-sufficient adult with a physical disability just as miraculously as without any limitations.  It's really a matter of personal desire and determination.  Everything else somehow falls into place as the years pass, and before you know it, your kid's grown up and ready to make the world her own oyster. 

 

I think often of how my now deceased parents must worry after whether the three of us kids have made out okay depite their having left us just too early in our lives.  Somehow, I feel convinced they are proud and content that we are who we are today, each and every one of us, and that their efforts and love invested in bringing us up were surely not in vain.  If anything, we have flourished and thrived, and for that, we can only be ever so grateful to the Almighty, because for many in this world, you're right -- life suxx.  Things could have been far more disappointing in life.

 

Rejoice.  For you have a daughter who, instilled with love, courage, hope and an undying belief in miracles, can be everything she wants to be, and above all, she is your very own to love and behold for the rest of your days. 

 

Best wishes,

 

Justin 

Hi KRangel sorry to hear your tramatic news, as a perant I feel for you. Although I dont have anything similar I would like to say that children are very resiliant and no doubt your little girl will astound you with the things she will be able to do as she grows up. For now though welcome to the site, you may need to post this again if you dont get much responce as people pop into the site all the time but dont always look in here.

I am sure you will find support here in some way.

Mike

KRangel:

I know that there are people so much worse off than us, but this is still a huge trauma for us at the moment. 

 

Hi Nina,

 

Hey, it doesn't matter what other people have gone through or are going through! what matter is what you and your little girl are experiencing. Don't let anyone minimize that. I know it must be so, so hard for a parent to go through that kind of thing, especially with a younger child. I hope you find some people willing to talk; I bet you will. Good luck to you all and welcome to Disaboom!

 

Liesl 

 

Hey Krangel, Welcome to Disaboom. I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's recent troubles. I am an adult below-the-knee amputee, so I can't help with the toes issues. I had a hard time losing my leg there for a while. All I can say is, time will pass and slowly you will feel better and more confident about things. This just happened, you all need some time to adjust. She will find her own way, with your help. Take care and hang in there.

 

 

Welcome to Disaboom, Nina! I hope you find the support here that you are looking for. 

Hello Nina

Welcome to Disaboom-I hope you find the support you are seeking, I'm sure you will find it here. There is nothing your daughter shouldn't be able to do. Take Care and God Bless

 

Stay Strong

 

Vinny

Nina, I know you will find support here with people who have experienced similar situations. As a father of a 2 1/2 year old I can hardly imagine how difficult this must be to see your child go through this. As a person who experienced a traumatic injury at the age of 20, I can tell you that the entire experience was much more difficult on my parents than me. Therefore, I know this is a tremendously difficult time for you. There are no words to help make this easier, but as a rehab doc I can tell you that your daughter will soon adapt and carrying on and you will wonder if anything could possibly stop here. The answer will be NO! For now, stay strong, live forward, and get support here. Best,