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A day of Surprises

Yesterday was a day full of surprises.

First off the boys had an orthodontics appointment. I have been dreading this visit because this was going to be the visit in which I would walk away 5,000 dollars in debt.

A. started phase 1 orthodontics at 9 years old, I have been told, since his first dentist visit at 4, he would need braces. There was also a point in time that A. would not smile because of his teeth. So I accepted the brace debt and have known it was coming.

The same pattern has repeated with H. at his first dentist appointment I was told that he would need braces.

So you see going to the orthodontist was bound to happen. It was just luck that the boys had to do it at the same time.

So there we were, at the orthodontist, a guy who has already fixed S.'s teeth, and performed a small miracle on A.'s teeth. I like him, he is a nice guy, even if he is an Orthodontist.

Like I said there we were Brent, the boys, and me. First up was A. he jumped in the chair as the Orthodontist reviewed his chart. Then the Orthodontist took a look into his mouth, and said something I thought I would never hear, "Wow, things look great we can do braces if you guys want but I think everything looks good."

My mouth hit the floor. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. After 8 years of being told that A. would need braces he doesn't need braces.

Next up was H. he jumped in the chair, and as we expected, he would need to go through Phase 1 orthodontics. Next, the nurse was telling us how much it was going to cost, and what we needed to do. That is when we discovered that Phase I orthodontics was going to be half what I paid for A.. HALF!!

Just to review I walked into the Orthodontist thinking today would be the day we spend 5000 dollars.

ouch... ouch.... and oweeee....

We walked out spending only 250.00 I would have kissed the Orthodontist but that seemed a little inappropriate. Not to mention Brent was there and all.

I feel incredibly blessed. Like the stars are lining up and life is giving us a little break. Well, a 4,750 dollar break. Which in my world is ALOT of money!

So what did we do with our small windfall? Pictures coming soon.... Well relatively soon I promise..

Comments

Angie said…
I know what you did!!!! Al is soooo excited. I wanna see it though! Pics please.

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