Knee Injury

Last Sunday, I injured my knee. ugh! I was playing around, being a kid, and somehow twisted my knee bone...at least that's what Dr. Hawthorne says. After several days of icing it to reduce the inflammation, I went back to him to have "an adjustment". An adjustment is when you lie on a table and he takes an instrument that looks like a reflex tester, applies it to the affected area, then you hear a "thump, thump, thump" sound like a woodpecker. There wasn't a lot of pain while he was doing the adjustment, and I really didn't feel any different once it was over. I have to stay off of it for at least a week!

Yesterday, in the midst of all of my groaning about what I am not getting done...I heard "the still small voice" saying "be thankful". This really got me thinking. Be thankful for what? Well, for starters, a loving husband who has babied me, carried me, waited on me, stayed home from work for two days to look after me. A husband who also has ordered take out, brought it home and served me, then cleaned up after me. Next, my children, who are helping me when I need to get to the bathroom, or bringing me my phone, book, food or drink whenever I ask them. I'm also thankful that I can still perform my office work from home and that I'm able to keep up that part of my life. Finally, for loving friends who have called to check on me, offered to drive my children to the pool or to other obligations, and to see if we needed anything.

Yes, I have a lot to be thankful for! I know God will use this injury for His good purposes.

Welcome to my new Blog! We are so excited that summer is here. I love the slower pace of summer after a busy year of homeschooling, helping in our family business and the many activities that come with having four school-age children. We are enjoying going to the pool on nice days, taking picnics and visiting friends.