Where to begin…
First off, it’s been really difficult for me to find the words lately. Since the last post things seem to have gone a little haywire. There were a couple of things that I didn’t linger on. One was the ongoing work in the house. I had anticipated that it would have been done in a month or so; it’s still not. The other was the double infection that I acquired, most likely from the cruise, which was quite a challenge. After month on an enormous doses of antibiotics and two trips to the emergency room, it seemed like things were picking back up. Why linger, right?? Although it seems like crazy was just the beginning.
I like to volunteer at the Atlanta Tennis Tournament each year around the third week in July. Greg’s sister was graciously coming down to help me with the kids. The first day she was here (Monday before last) Garrett fell out of his bed. So it was one more trip to the ER although this was a lot more serious. From what we could figure out, Garrett was sleep walking and fell off the top bunk. His leg was stuck in the rung of the ladder and he hit the side of his face on the night stand. He ended up with a spiral fracture of the femur (thigh). We went to Scottish Rite in an ambulance around midnight and proceeded to have surgery the next day. He will be in a wheelchair for at least a month. I am hoping not more.
Of course all of this happened the busiest week I had planned this summer with the week ending on Kate’s birthday. I was able to keep a much-needed hair appointment on Wednesday when we got home from the hospital. Yet after 2 hours at the salon, I had only half of my hair done. I had to leave with it wet since I just didn’t have the time to sit and listen to the girls chatty chat around. Of course this was the first time that has ever happened.
And then finally, there was Kate’s birthday party. I was felling pretty good that I was able to get it together with everything else going on. I even had everything matching as if I had it all planned out! On Saturday, I went to pick up the cake and wouldn’t you know it. I ordered a pink and white princess cake and I got a really, really purple cake. Normally I wouldn’t have even questioned it but after walking around the store a couple of times I decided to ask. I knew it would be fine but I was beginning to wonder if I was cracking up!! As it turns out, I wasn’t crazy. The pictures online we not the same as the ones in the store. They were nice enough to give me half off so home I went with my bright purple cake. About half the way home, I was overwhelmed with how much I missed Greg. I am sure it was the weight of everything and that last thing that I just couldn’t get right. Either way, there is was, missing him on Kate’s first birthday without him just when I least expected it.
We made it through the day. I am still waiting on the work in the house to be finished 9 weeks later. There is at least two plus weeks until Garrett can get around by himself. I had to be retested for the infection in my stomach since it’s not feeling better after 6 weeks. The tennis tournament turned out to be a rainy mess. My hair is still looking rough one week later (hope to have it fixed tomorrow). But there is not a piece of purple birthday cake left!!
I can honestly say that I am not sure what the take away is from our summer. I am personally a little frazzled. School starts next week and it seems like the craziest summer I have had in forever. I will say that I have the most amazing kids in the world. They are maturing in areas that you can only get to after going through a tough period. Garrett is the most gracious and light-hearted kid. Kate is a wonderful comforter and friend to him. Even through everything we have found time to laugh and play in random moments. So with the chaos, life is still good for our little family!
I just want to remind you of a quote from Garrett when I asked him how his mommy was doing with him being in that wheelchair “Daudy she’s the best”. We think so too !! Love you Dad
Love you Michelle! Keep on keeping on…That’s all you can do. You are doing a great job! Don’t you know that work on any house always takes longer than anticipated..?? LOL! Hang in there!
It seems sometimes when it rains it pours. Glad you are finding the ability to laugh. I will continue to pray for you and your children. Proud of you Michelle!
Sure do love you guys. I cannot believe all that stuff has happened. GOOD GRIEF. I mean, seriously???? I will ramp up the prayers for the Foster’s 🙂 I just cannot get over that about Garrett! I know that crazy scared you!!!! You have to get well, too. Just praying for everything!
I have had you on my mind (and heart) lately and wondered how Garrett was doing. Now I know. I am glad he is doing well, and that God gave him and Kate such sweet sited personalities. I can only imagine how you miss Greg.
You always look beautiful, dont worry about the hair. My 35 year old baby boy fell and shattered his left heal and fractured his right wrist. Still tough on mommies!
I had a bucket list vacation to Sedona, AZ though with my sister and niece though a couple of weeks ago.
Love you and pray for you and your family.
Anne