(here comes the bad parenting part) Later in the evening, she still wasn't putting much weight on her foot at all. I was thinking that she was just playing up the injury for sympathy. Tried to tell her to "walk it off", but she wasn't having anything to do with that. So, I told her that if she still couldn't walk on it in the morning then we would take her to the doctor and he'd give her a shot. I thought that she would immediately start walking on it with the threat of a shot looming overhead. She didn't. In fact, the next morning she hopped to our bedroom door and said she still couldn't walk on it...then immediately burst into tears exclaiming "I DON'T WANT A SHOT!"
I felt lower than low. Obviously she really was hurt, and it was more than just a sprain. Took her to get xrays and turns out she fractured her ankle in two spots. Just from a simple turn of the ankle. In fact, the doctor told us young kids don't ever really sprain things...they just break them. The way the ligaments are developing, there is just no room for sprain. It's just a break usually. They let her pick the cast color. She chose (Laker) purple over (Celtics) green much to Jason's agony.
The most amusing part of this story? In 6th grade, I fractured my foot and my mom made me walk on it. She didn't believe that I was *really* hurt. And I've always wondered how she didn't understand me when I said it really did hurt. Why didn't she take me to the doctor right away? And now...I've officially turned into my mom. Anna has a walking boot for the cast and she goes back in 3 weeks to see if she can get it off. She was pretty excited by the whole thing at first, especially the xrays. But, I think the novelty has worn off and now she just wants to run and play again.
Too bad I didn't have my new toy with me on all these trips! Check out my new FLIP HD video camera. That's right, this little tiny object is actually a HD video camera. It takes up to one hour of video, has no wires, no cards, and even has the USB connection built-in on the top (it flips up). And, did I mention it is tiny?! That is a regular sized pen for perspective. It easily slides into my pocket. I think every hospital should give this out as parents leave with their newborns. TOO cool. By the way, the name of the camera above is actually a link if you are interested in buying one of your own. I'll be posting up some new video of Holly doing the hula-hoop soon. It is really funny stuff.
beautiful Katie!! can't wait to see more. Oh, and the new blog looks awesome!
(01.25.09)Wow, Katie! You really outdone yourself this time. The colors are just magnificent. Gorgeous photos.
(01.26.09)You have two very happy brides! We can't wait to see the rest.
(01.27.09)Amazing....
such a great job =D
Such a beautiful wedding! I think you did a fabulous job. I can't wait to get my first double bride wedding!!!!!!!
(02.06.09)
The day I returned home from their wedding, I contacted my wedding album vendor. KISS WEDDING BOOKS has been my exclusive album vendor for sometime now. They have a great product and excellent customer service...pretty simple to understand why I use them.; I wrote Kevin, the director at KISS, to ask for some help. I wanted to get Shannon and Greg an album as a gift. It wasn't something I'd discussed with Shannon previously. I just figured that an album was the last thing on Shannon and Greg's minds at this point, but thought that it would be a valued gift. I explained the situation to KISS. Greg's health was not good, and that time was a concern for me.; I really wanted to get this album to them as soon as possible. Not only did Kevin offer help...he and his staff became angels. Kevin said "Katie, you tell us when you want it and we can make it. If you want it in 2 days...we'll do it. You just let us know." And then he did something amazing...KISS offered to make this incredible album (in record time) as their GIFT to Shannon and Greg. I got the design done the next day, and sent it to KISS for production.
Unfortunately, Greg passed away on January 17th, just 6 short days after his wedding. Shannon called me a few days later with the news. Shannon's friend said 'Greg was hanging on for this wedding. He was hanging in there to marry Shannon.' And, I am absolutely convinced of the same. Greg's services are this weekend. I will be going down to San Diego this weekend and delivering the album. If a photo speaks a thousand words, I hope that the album and photos can say the countless (comforting) words I will want to say to Shannon, but undoubtedly will fail to speak in the moment.
I am touched by this experience beyond what I can describe here. I want to thank Shannon and Greg, their friends, and family for their personal warmth and embraces. And, I also want to thank KISS wedding books for gifting such an awesome thing as this wedding album. Without a doubt, that gift will be treasured. When I read the insert that comes in the album's shipping box I was struck by the words "We hope you appreciate this work of love, as every book is hand-made by our passionate staff". I can assure you without a doubt that this is a work of love and will be most appreciated. Thank you Kevin, Shaun, Mark, and Rachel!
So heart-wrenching. Our condolences to Shannon and their families. KISS is the best.
(01.23.09)oh katie - i wanted to say something but words fail me after reading this entry. i am sure that shannon will treasure this album more than i can imagine.
a big well done to you and to the folks at kiss too - how awesome are they!?
(01.23.09)Katie, I just found your blog through the KISS site and read your story. First of all , I really think that you were truly a blessing to this family, shooting their wedding free of charge and helping them so much must have been such a huge weight lifted off of them and just one less thing to worry about. And to top it off, Shannon will be able to look back at such perfect images of their special day (in a stunning album!). This story really touches my heart as my father passed away from Cancer, and its really just such a heart breaking thing to have such a close person pass away and be taken from you so quickly. But having people like you (and the peeps over at KISS), are truly angels here on earth, you are the type of people that make things like cancer a little easier to deal with. Katie, thanks for having such a huge heart and going out of your way to help. You are awesome! and these wedding images are great!! :)
(01.25.09)This just breaks my heart Katie. No words seem adequate.
(01.25.09)Great job on the images, I love the B+W,
Kev & Shaun, very noble of you guys...
(01.26.09)I simply don't know what to say. This saddens me but I am sure Greg is very thankful that you and KISS are able to give Shannon such a wonderful gift for her to look back to.
(01.26.09)Katie, What a sad time for the family. Your beautiful work will be cherished by them at this difficult time. I am not surprised by Kiss they are simply the best there is.
Mags
(01.29.09)Katie, I found your blog through KISS. My heart broke reading this. My condolences go out to Shannon. There are no words that can make it better, but your photos will definitely give her something to smile about. You captured their wedding beautifully and thanks to you she will now have many beautiful photos of the day she married her love. Like someone else posted, you reminded me why I love photography so much.
You and KISS gave them an amazing gift.
Thanks for sharing.
(02.03.09)What a touching post Katie. Your generosity and compassion is an example for all of us. My deepest sympathies for Shannon and her family. Shannon & Greg's love is so apparent in your photos.
(02.03.09)You are amazingly strong to be able to photograph this wedding and stay focused and creative , great work , and just an incredible story . I am saddened by his passing but inspired by their love for each-other and by your professionalism and kind heart.
(02.09.09)Wow! Not sure what to say. I have goose bumps knowing that you are just awesome!
(02.13.09)I found your link from the KISS blog. I am amazed by the way that everyone stepped up and made this happen for this amazing couple. Wow. Its really inspiring and it makes me happy to say that I am wedding photographer.
(03.09.09)also just found your link from the KISS blog...I have tears from reading about all you (and KISS) did for them. My heart goes out to Shannon.
(07.09.09)hey katie
just found your blog through the kiss blog and was very touched by the greg and shannon story.
such a special story and how blessed they were to have you capture their very intimate day.
i had tears streaming down watching the slideshow.
thanks for sharing!
Hi Katie, the story of Shannon and Greg is saddening and touching at the same time. I feel for Shannon as well Greg's friends and family.
Your generosity is heartwarming, and the gift you gave to the couple is sure to be treasured for a life.
Your images are absolutely gorgeous, beautiful work!
(01.24.09)
It is okay, Katie...I have only had a child three weeks and I already see myself turning into my father.
Hopefully she feels better soon and she will be out running about in no time.
(02.08.09)awwww, I think we parents all do stuff like that! hope she feels better soon!
(02.08.09)Ahhh, I've done this too many times, usually I tell my kids they can't have "candy cough drops" usually I find out they have strep the next day!
(02.09.09)True story: I broke my pinkie finger in 5th grade and my mom didn't believe me, either. She made me practice my piano lessons on it even. A week later (A WEEK!) she saw that it was still swollen and bruised and took me to the doctor. THANKS, MOM!
(02.09.09)