Owies.....

I am always amazed at what I take for granted. I have gone through life these last two years just surviving. I have to admit that I may have become just a tiny bit bitter about it. It made me stronger I suppose, but the question I always asked was why. I'm a pretty strong gal I think. So here again, why? I brush the open ended question under the rug most of the time. Well just about all the time. I suppose my reasoning goes back to-- why dwell on it? So I just assume things work out for a reason and go on. Well God, I got this one loud and clear! Eight days ago I sat in this same chair and crossed my legs the same way I always do when I get online. The only difference this blessed day was to bestow upon me was the thundering crack that filled the air when I went to uncross them. My ankle snapped back into position I guess...maybe it was back, or maybe out...ugh!!!!! I guess that detail doesn't have much bearing on my point here. This happened about 48 hours after our insurance ceased. What are the odds, well pretty good I'd say. I busted my nose Mothers day, etc.... I told the family we needed to hurry up and get insured so I would stop getting hurt, lol! They agreed. Getting back to the point here, I have been so surprised at every turn. Tucker offered to piggy back me so I didn't have to use crutches. He then said he wanted to miss his game so I would feel better. I assume this meant go to the doctor. Alan has gone to amazing lengths to help me at almost every beck and call. My mother-in-law has even had a big hand in helping. That will teach me to feel sorry for myself and get irritated when I assume no one cares..... kinda makes me sigh now. I think some of my bitterness is starting to turn into guilt.... In a very weird way that feels good.......

Pinned Ya Again

So I know its been awhile, but I just have to feel it I guess. This is the infamous River. She is towering over Alan (while sitting on his lap). It looks a lot like the Lion King scene with Nala and Simba. She is Nala like I suppose, in that she's bashful and bold all at the same wonderful time. My sister nearly spit her coke when I sent her this pic. She has come to love River like the rest of us have, after a few cautious days with us around Easter. It was so wonderful to have her down here! She came down of her own volition, and I took complete advantage. Its times like those when I realize that the most important thing is the ones we care about. Even though she is blood, I also realize that not all of my family has to be. I consider my closest friends family as well. If you don't know who you are, I guess you're not on that list........HA just kidding!!!!!!!!! Seriously I love you all and wouldn't trade one of you.

Now maybe this will help me re-brake the ice to my blogging world.