Marla's X-Rays show the repairs that Dr. Sachar performed on Marla's ulnar bone during her surgery on 12/8/2004. The green circles show where her ulna is broken. Dr. Sachar stabilized the bone by embedding a new plate, performing a bone graft in in the break, and utilizing a cadaverous fibula to provide support.

Marla is wowed by the beautiful flowers sent by her friends of Beta Sigma Phi in Glenwood Springs.

Marla and Sarah share a hug while listening to the sounds of SoulFeel.

The incision for December's surgery followed the same scar as previous surgeries. Shown are the staples holding the wound closed.

During a break in the show, Sarah Wilson, another classmate of Marla's from Glenwood Springs High School, talks to the crowd about Marla's recovery process, and the reason behind the benefit concert.

Missy Marsh, friend from Glacier Peak Elementary, and husband Steve, visiting. Steve was very excited to tell his story about meeting John Elway while dining at Elway's new Denver restaurant for his birthday.

Always good for a laugh or two, Puck and Ziggy are a great source of entertainment for each other and for Marla and Mary as they rumble around the house at play.

November - December Photo Gallery / Cousin Hanna and Aunt Judy 12/11/2004

Puck, always up for a warm lap, snuggles with Marla to beat the cold.

Marla's Godmother Marge Cooper pays a visit after Marla's arm surgery.

Marla and Melissa Gabossi, another new friend from Glenwood Springs, working together to make a holiday gingerbread house.

Marla is working on a cross-stitch as a gift for a friend. It is also great exercise--notice how she's using that right hand and arm!

November - December Photo Gallery / Expecting 12/9/2004

Marla and Mark having fun in the snow. A Thanksgiving snowstorm dumped 18 inches on Glenwood Springs!

Abby Hollenbaugh is a friend that Marla has made in Glenwood Springs through the adult sorority organization that she has joined, called Beta Sigma Phi.

Marla enjoying some "back-stage" time with SoulFeel, a band that played a benefit concert for her at Summit Canyon Mountaineering in Glenwood Springs. The proceeds from their concert will go towards an adaptive recumbent bicycle for Marla. Shown pictured from left are Brook Mooney, Brad Foster, and Dane Wilson. Dane was in Marla's class at Glenwood Springs High School.

November - December Photo Gallery / Chillin' with Puck 10/2004

Dr. Sachar's nurse, Caroline, removes the staples from the incision.