Now the bad news. Anyone that knows Josh knows his two big loves are Basketball (the Celtics) and Baseball (Red Sox). Baseball season is here and no one could be more excited, committed and dedicated to the sport than Josh. On Monday night (only his 2nd game of the season), the pitcher threw a very fast, wild pitch that hit Josh squarely on his right arm. Despite his pain, he finished the game. For the last two days, we've been watching it; just thinking it was badly bruised. However, when the swelling persisted and with a game looming tonight, I knew I had to take him in just to make sure. I honestly thought the doctor would say, "yea, it's bruised pretty good, but he can play." I thought we'd be giving him the "sometimes you play when it hurts talk." Boy, was I shocked to find out it was BROKEN! Yep, the ulna is broken. They call it a "nightstick" break (as if a cop hit you on the arm w/ his stick). Josh immediately knew what this meant. His season was pretty much shot...maybe he will be back for the last couple games. He has been fighting back tears all day long...not because of pain (he's hardly complained all week), but because he's missing out on playing. Without any hesitation, he wanted to suit up and cheer on his team from the bench tonight. Josh will be wearing a splint until they cast it next week. It is a toss up between green (Celtics) and red (Red Sox). I think he'll go for the green to cheer on the Celtics through the play-offs! Josh is such a great kid. Despite his disappointment, he still keeps his chin up!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Good News....Bad News
Good news first. Remember that debate Josh participated in a couple weeks ago? Well, yesterday, he and his partner competed at the district level and.....they took 1st place!! They will be heading to the STATE competition next Friday! Isn't that cool??! He was especially excited about getting a trophy. It has been so exciting to see him excel in this and I am so proud of him.Now the bad news. Anyone that knows Josh knows his two big loves are Basketball (the Celtics) and Baseball (Red Sox). Baseball season is here and no one could be more excited, committed and dedicated to the sport than Josh. On Monday night (only his 2nd game of the season), the pitcher threw a very fast, wild pitch that hit Josh squarely on his right arm. Despite his pain, he finished the game. For the last two days, we've been watching it; just thinking it was badly bruised. However, when the swelling persisted and with a game looming tonight, I knew I had to take him in just to make sure. I honestly thought the doctor would say, "yea, it's bruised pretty good, but he can play." I thought we'd be giving him the "sometimes you play when it hurts talk." Boy, was I shocked to find out it was BROKEN! Yep, the ulna is broken. They call it a "nightstick" break (as if a cop hit you on the arm w/ his stick). Josh immediately knew what this meant. His season was pretty much shot...maybe he will be back for the last couple games. He has been fighting back tears all day long...not because of pain (he's hardly complained all week), but because he's missing out on playing. Without any hesitation, he wanted to suit up and cheer on his team from the bench tonight. Josh will be wearing a splint until they cast it next week. It is a toss up between green (Celtics) and red (Red Sox). I think he'll go for the green to cheer on the Celtics through the play-offs! Josh is such a great kid. Despite his disappointment, he still keeps his chin up!
Now the bad news. Anyone that knows Josh knows his two big loves are Basketball (the Celtics) and Baseball (Red Sox). Baseball season is here and no one could be more excited, committed and dedicated to the sport than Josh. On Monday night (only his 2nd game of the season), the pitcher threw a very fast, wild pitch that hit Josh squarely on his right arm. Despite his pain, he finished the game. For the last two days, we've been watching it; just thinking it was badly bruised. However, when the swelling persisted and with a game looming tonight, I knew I had to take him in just to make sure. I honestly thought the doctor would say, "yea, it's bruised pretty good, but he can play." I thought we'd be giving him the "sometimes you play when it hurts talk." Boy, was I shocked to find out it was BROKEN! Yep, the ulna is broken. They call it a "nightstick" break (as if a cop hit you on the arm w/ his stick). Josh immediately knew what this meant. His season was pretty much shot...maybe he will be back for the last couple games. He has been fighting back tears all day long...not because of pain (he's hardly complained all week), but because he's missing out on playing. Without any hesitation, he wanted to suit up and cheer on his team from the bench tonight. Josh will be wearing a splint until they cast it next week. It is a toss up between green (Celtics) and red (Red Sox). I think he'll go for the green to cheer on the Celtics through the play-offs! Josh is such a great kid. Despite his disappointment, he still keeps his chin up!
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Julie, that is good and bad news. Sorry to hear about the broken arm, wow, he must be a real trooper to have gone a couple of days with a broken bone...ouch! Hope he heals quickly and can get a little play out of the season.
Sad news. But trophies for brains are cooler and rarer than trophies for muscles.
Wow, he is a trooper. I hope it heals quickly!
He is a great kid! :) I'm so proud of his debate skills - perhaps a future lawyer in your midst! Bummer on the arm -- and missing season - but what a great team member to want to suit up and cheer them all on!
~Shay
How cool that he is going to state. I hope he wins! I am glad to see he is going "green". The democrats will like and I love the Celtics. I hope to see the Celtics/Laker's just like in the 80's when Bird ruled the basketball court. Go Boston!!!!
By the way that was actually me, Andy :-) I don't think Pam really cares about the Celtics. She is more of a Jazz fan.
Great job on the debate! So sorry to hear about the arm! Brandon's bad news is that he definately will be getting braces by the summer - although he did make the deans list again with his grades. I will be updating my blog tomorrow.
OH no! I can't believe he just went around with out complaint for a few days with a broken arm! Darling kids Julie...their eyes are to die for!
You go Josh!
Good job!
-Brandon (Brandino)
Also sorry about your arm.
so sorry josh. i would have to agree with greg though.
can't wait to see you guys this summer.
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