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Well, last week was girl's camp in our ward. We had such a great time and I hope to blog about it later this week. All the girls got a long great and the leaders had a blast!

But first I want to tell you about my fun Monday! Ok.. not really fun, but eventful. I have mentioned before my need to be efficient and so as luck would have it - I was walking out of our house on Monday for work. I had a protein shake in one hand, my work bag over one shoulder, my lunch bag in my other hand, and another bag with some decor items I needed to return that day in the same hand as my lunch. Anyway, as I was trying to close the door behind me, because why make 2 trips when you can carry everything and try to close the door in one trip? I have completed this task several times before but Monday was different. I had a thought as I was stepping into the darkness that I should make 2 trips but I am stubborn and said to myself, self I can do this! Well, I couldn't -not this time.

So I proceeded out the door and ended up somehow turning the heal of my shoe and falling down our concrete stairs in the garage. Yes...protein shake ALL over the place, bags flying, oh and I forgot I was holding my iPOD which luckily survived the fall. You may think.. that sounds horrible, well I am ok but my ankle was not to happy! I was in a lot of pain and again am stubborn so I told Brad that I would just sit for a while and see how I felt, but after 20min and some ice I still couldn't put pressure on my foot. Brad talked me into visiting a doctor, (we have a foot Dr. in our ward) so he called the office and they got me in right away. After several x-rays and discussion with the good Dr. it was determined that I have a stress fracture on my ankle. (Picture below)
I have the pleasure of wearing a boot on my foot/leg for the next 4 weeks. I was supposed to travel to LA for business in a couple weeks but with not being able to walk very far the airport is the last place I want to be. I also have an activity with our youth involving water skiing and floating the Provo River in a couple weeks. Hopefully, I can at least float the river with a brace. Cross your fingers! I have been trying to see God's hand more in my life and I am struggling to see the blessing in this. Maybe it was the lesson to listen to the spirit when he says to make 2 trips or maybe there is a greater one. I will have to wait and see! Anyone have any thoughts?

I also found this quote today. "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain!" It fit perfect in my week and I hope you all enjoy the new perspective!

What would we do without wonderful friends and family?

"I don't know what would have become of me were it not for the kindness of the friends I have in my life. They have lifted my head and given me a cool drink of water when I was exhausted and thirsty. They have opened their homes to me as well as their hearts. Help me to bless them with kindness in return."

~Author Unknown

Brad had an unfortunate ATV accident on Tuesday the 18th. He was riding his ATV with a friend and as Brad was riding along he hit a jump in the dirt road that caused his handlebars to hit him just below his nose. Then as the front end came back down to meet the road he lost his balance and flipped over the front of the machine and landed on his tail bone. We spent 2 hours in the ER getting 11 stitches. The following day we headed to the dentist to get his tooth pulled back into place (ouch!), and then to the chiropractor to see what damage he may have done to his tail bone. Luckily for him he wore his helmet which helped him avoid a more serious injury. Overall, he is doing great! He is very stiff and the pain in his tail bone comes and goes, there was no fracture which is fabulous but it is tilted, which means lots of future visits to the Dr. (This is a picture of what I saw when I got home.)

We were touched by the many friends and family that called, emailed or stopped by to see how Brad was doing. Because of the timing of the accident I missed the YW activity that evening which was caroling around our neighborhood. I love to sing Christmas songs so I was a bit sad to have missed it. My cute leaders and girls stopped by to sing to us - they sounded beautiful, it was the perfect way to end a stressful evening.


We feel so blessed to have the wonderful friendships both in our ward and those we have had for years. The news spread throughout both our families and our ward. Our cute home teacher called to see how Brad was doing and he and a neighbor came over to give Brad a blessing. We are so grateful for his friendship and always being willing to help. (before stitches)



(Here is the new Brad with stitches)

We are so grateful for all our wonderful friends & family and pray that we will be as kind when needed to provide comfort to one of you!