She probably will get over it quicker than I will..
It took about 2 full days for the swelling to go down enough for her to open her left eye. With ice bags applied religiously. Her nose is healing up well so far. Her eyeglasses need to go in the shop, one of the lenses was scratched up significantly from the sidewalk, can't see through it.
Kids are kids, and I know this isn't the last time she's going to get skinned up doing something outside. Just the beginning...
Just hate the thought of going through this again anytime soon.
Thanks for the help, though. Will probably let her choose the style of helmet, as long as it meest safety certs, etc.
DL