My heart breaks for you. It's so difficult to know what is best for Cassie, but I agree with you about the quality of life issue. If we were talking about a short-term confinement that would affect her long-term health, that would be one thing, but whatever you decide affects her long-term. I didn't hear what the doctor said about how risky the surgery is, so it's difficult for me to say. I don't think I'd want to keep Cassie away from her sister, and I would live in fear about injury, so I probably would lean toward the surgery unless the surgeons didn't recommend it. I worry about my little girl all of the time, and I do whatever I can to minimize risks with her, but I also want her to run, play, and enjoy her life. I wish you didn't need to make this decision, and only you know what's right for your little girl. You and Cassie remain in my thoughts and prayers. |