Mikaela The Happy Happy Girl

Hi Mikaela!

I am so glad that the doctor was able to figure out what was making you cry so much over the past year. If he had listened to what your mom was trying to tell him last year, you'd have been in a whole lot less pain.

It sure is nice to see that smile. Keep it up!

Uncle Mike knows somewhat what you went through. When I was about seven years old, I went to the hospital so the doctor could fix my legs. When he was done fixing my legs, he put a big heavy thing called a plaster cast on them to make sure they healed properly. The plaster cast had to go up almost up to my tummy, it was so big. And I had to spend about 31 sleeps away from home.

After a while, the cast started to itch. And itch. And itch.

I made sure to tell the doctors and nurses. And they didn't believe me. They said things like, "Oh, it can't be that bad. Just think happy thoughts, and the itch will go away."

So I tried to do that. And for a while, it would. But it always came back.

And when Grandma Annie and Grandpa Paul tried to tell the doctors and nurses about my itch, they would tell them the same thing.

But you know what? When the plaster cast came off about 31 sleeps later, I had a big red owie on my hip, that was causing all the itching.

So I was right to complain.

And so were you.

But it is important to remember two things, sweet Mikaela.

When you run into doctors and nurses in your life, thank them, because they do lots of good work, sometimes with not enough sleeps and not enough people saying thank you.

And if anything or anyone ever makes you sad or mad, please tell someone. I know it can be hard to do sometimes, but it is better than not telling anyone and keeping it inside. I did that for many years, and it is not good. Your mom, dad, and big sister love you to bits, and will help you through anything, as will I, because I love you and your sister to bits too! And I am a great listener!

Have a great day Mikaela and Penelope!

Uncle Mike loves you!

Uncle Mike