Family: Update on Mallory

I thought I would post an update on Mallory. She was officially released from the doctor about a month ago to resume all activity on her broken leg. The initial accident was in January, so it was a long (very long) hard road for her. She lost some weight with this injury and SHOT UP in inches during this time so she is very gangly looking now. Of course she eats like a bird so I am concerned about her gaining back some of the weight. She is as tall as I am, so she has really added several inches in the last few months. It is interesting to look her in the eyes when I talk to her. At 12 she is no longer a child but a young lady really and starting to act it, becoming much more mature as the days pass. The leg, particularly the ankle has been giving her some trouble. She runs with a different gait. When she uses the leg alot; like walking the many steps at the water park, or running around with her sibling, it will ache. I have noticed her becoming much more careful about what she chooses to do. So, while she is doing really well, there are still lingering affects and I guess there may be for some time to come.