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[MamaK321]

Carissa, hang in there and be strong for her. She is still very young and there is a very good chance she will get over this without it affecting her for the rest of her life. Remember that kids are extremely resilient! It is too bad her mom lashed out as she did... I can somewhat understand she may be working through some feelings of guilt and by not letting the family gather around her, she thinks she'll be safe. There was no way anyone could have foreseen this happening, it is all a terrible accident. It will just take time and everything will work itself out. still sending you those hugs!!!!

[AnnOminous]

Poor thing!! It is bad, but it is not that bad. The plastic surgeons should be able to fix it up. Scars from when you are young do eventually fade and dissappear.

[JeanG]

OMGosh! I feel so badly for Anna! What a horrible scare so young, and how painful it must be! I bet I know where the beautiful bit comes from - TV ads, magazine ads...she may not read magazines yet, but with TV input in her head and seeing only "beautiful" women in ads...it works against whatever we say to our kids. You're all in my prayers...and the family that owns the dog must be totally sick about it. And now they have to put the family dog down because how could they ever trust it again??

[Heidi1154]

Carissa, I am glad she is home and doing better.
I am really sorry your SIL is rejecting family at this time.
Just pray and send her love! I am sure she is feeling some guilt.
How could you not!

[craftyfool]

Thanks for the update Carissa. Putting myself in your SIL's shoes, I can only assume you are right. She is feeling overwhelmly guilty and wants to try & fix it all herself. You can't blame her, it's her baby. But as time wears on, she may change her mind. The best thing for you is to stay in contact and if you get to talk to your niece, tell her often how beautiful you know she is. I'm guessing...she might have seen expressions on faces as people saw her face and she is not stupid. Those little 4yo's catch a lot. She has decided those expressions mean she's "not beautiful" anymore. Poor dear.


I will continue to say lots of prayers!!

I hurt for that precious darlin'. you have to send her something to make her know she is still a beautiful lil girl. a card or something. Kids love getting stuff in the mail. Your family is in my prayers.

[Emsdancemom]

Glad that she is home and recovering. I know the pic looks bad but...it could have been so much worse. I bet your sister-in-law is feeling super guilty that she "let" this happen.

[killarney_rose]

I hurt for that precious darlin'. you have to send her something to make her know she is still a beautiful lil girl. a card or something. Kids love getting stuff in the mail. Your family is in my prayers.

So right! Also make sure her sister gets one too. It will make her feel special with all the attention big sister is getting. A year ago I received an actual snail mail letter from my niece and it was so special to me. I loved receiving mail as a child. I think it is the very best thing she can do.

As for your SIL, she is probably a gracious hostess and putting that on top of the stress she is going through as a Mom could be a bit much emotionally for her to handle right now. I know our neighbors came over every day who owned the horse that DD was on when she fractured her skull. I remember thinking all I wanted was for DD to have piece and quiet to heal quicker. But they really cared and were concerned. Care for SIL too, she under so much stress and worried sick!

And then most important TAKE CARE OF YOU! You are under stress too, do something for you that will help you relax. Maybe a crop with friends. Call them, tell them you need to get together and express to them why! That is what friends do for each other. Might help with all that is going on in your life.

[Janshotgun]

Anna is STILL a beautiful little girl!!!!!!!!

[baltoscrapper]

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and little Anna! That is horrible.

[kittymomma]

I am so sorry you aren't able to be there right now! Hopefully her mom will realize that you are all coming for Anna and not to cast blame on her mothering skills.


Oh--she is still beautiful---she has that lovely upturned nose and adorable little ears--she is still a beauty!!!

[bellaconsmom]

She is beautiful! I'm glad to hear she's home and recovering. Thoughts and prayers continue to be with Anna, you, and your family.

[Northern Brat]

((hugs))) Sorry that you are going through this. Give your SIL some time, I am sure she'll come around. I like the idea of sending the girls something in the mail.


Thanks for the update. You have been on my mind this week. Although the bite looks bad, it's not as bad as I was anticipating seeing from the prewarning. She's a sweetie.

[AlwaysHappy]

Oh bless her little heart. I'll keep praying for her to heal and recover from the emotional part also.

[pawprints]

I am so sorry you are going through this and that your niece had such a horrible thing happen to her. Thank God she is okay and her eyes were not harmed and she is able to be home.

[tinkerbelldani]

So sorry about everything. Everything will work out, plastic surgery is so advanced that she will be the same as before. Thank God that she is OK, it could of been worse. My prayers for you and the family.

[lilkoala3]

My goodness! I'm sorry to hear this!

[Deanna Kroll]

Oh that poor girl. I pray that she finds comfort and that she won't think she is "ugly" or not pretty anymore. And as for your SIL, part of the reason she may not want anyone to come to help out or be there could be due to the fact that she is feeling guilty for what happened and doesn't want anyone to look at her like she is the bad person in this situation. I will pray for your niece and family, because it may take a toll on them emotionally. Good for you for wanting to be so supportive, because your SIL may just turn around and tell you how much she really needs you all. Hugs.

[LyndaKay]

She's still in my prayers. Plastic surgeons can work miracles and truthfully, she's still a cutie with that perfect little nose.

[Firegems]

I'm so sorry that your sister in law is being so nasty about everyone coming. You would think that she would want people around to just be around and support the little one thru all this.
She will heal and it will all be okay.......

My nephew was attacked by a dog when he was only 4 and he is doing wonderful now.