Give Thanks

1 Chronicles 16:34 KJV

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

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Hi, Lovely Readers!

Have you ever thought of how life can be smooth sailing, & then all the sudden something happens that puts everything into perspective? Everything happens for a reason. Life changed on September 11, 2020. No, this topic is not where you think it's going. Continue reading to see where this narrative goes...

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The Night Things Changed

We were enjoying our night as a family. My husband Aaron decided to do his workouts in the living room. Usually he likes to workout in the morning to focus and have no distractions. He was using his 10lb dumbbells for push ups. He took a break. Shortly after, I was walking through the living room, I tripped over his dumbbells. With my left drop foot, I tend to trip over things easily. Aaron is usually very careful to put things up, but he accidentally left them on the floor.

This night changed from laughing to me crying. I will spare you the details, but I ended up fracturing my left foot. I knew it the moment I tripped over his dumbbells. I knew it because this isn't my first time injuring this foot. The pain was unbearable. Aaron thought I just stubbed my 4th toe. He was wrong. I went into urgent care the next morning to confirm that I did have a fracture on my foot. This injury on top of being pregnant is not easy to go through.

For those who like to know the medical terms, it is a nondisplaced nonangulated oblique 4th proximal phalanx fracture. In simple terms, I fractured my left foot. The foot should heal in 6 weeks. I am 2 weeks into recovery.

Being Thankful No Matter What

I went from mostly being independent to completely depending on my husband and 2 of our children. The first week I couldn't put any weight on my foot. I still can't completely put weight on it still. This makes life a lot more complicated. It forces me to stay at home and take a break to heal. With having 3 children, this is nearly impossible.

But here is a verse that proves that it is never impossible. We can do anything.

Luke 1:37 KJV

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

I have relied on my husband to do the big tasks that require physical work. This includes: housework, chores, bathing the children, and dinner. He has done so much for me since I hurt my foot. It has given me a whole new understanding of when he said he vowed his life to me in sickness and in health. He has a full time job that requires 10 hour days. On top of this full time job, he comes home to help me do the things that I would complete before he got off work.

This has truly tested our marriage and relationship & made it stronger. We have been through a similar situation when I had back surgery. Back then, I had my mom & some others to help. He was able to take time off of work to be with me during my recovery. This time is a lot different. With a 2 story house, he has to literally pick me up and carry me upstairs every night that I want to take a shower. He even helps me shower and get ready for bed. We laugh & joke every time he is about to pick me up since we are close in weight. He stretches & acts like it's going to be a huge deal.

It has been a bonding time that I know we really needed.😊

(Ironically, he has built up a lot of muscle & strength working out the last couple months.)

The first couple days, I got help from my sweet neighbor. She helped get me down the stairs by holding Jude while I scooted down & helped with other things too. I'm so thankful for her assistance and willingness to be there for me in my time of need.

Now we have a guest bed in the living room where I sleep at night. It makes life a lot easier. I don't have to worry about the morning routine of getting Jude and myself down the stairs. I have Aaron help me get Jude before he leaves.

I thank the Lord for Aaron & our marriage. He has blessed me with a godly, caring, loving, gentle, understanding husband that I never thought I could have. I have seen him be there through the good and bad times. I love him so much for everything he does. I have a new found appreciation for him.

During the day, I rely on my oldest Lily, & I delegate tasks to her that she never really did before because I thought she wasn't ready. I underestimated her abilities. I was amazed, & I am proud of what she could do. I thank the Lord that this happened when it did because I needed to realize my daughter was not our little baby girl anymore. I'm so thankful that we have been blessed with a child that is so helpful in my time of need.

My middle child, Seth, has been helping me do the small tasks for his age. Some days he is super helpful and other days he is just testing me on every level since I can't walk around normal. He is so precious and willing to help his mommy in every way he can. I am thankful for him and that the lord blessed us with him.

My youngest, Jude, has been the light and happy baby. He has been giving me those cute smiles that just melt me. He has been super clingy. I love the cuddles because I know one day he will grow up and hug mommy less. He is a blessing.

I have learned that I can't do it on my own, and prayer has been everything. I am so thankful for the Lord getting me through this time. He has given me the strength to endure to the end. I've been on a roller coaster of emotions, but that comes with the pregnancy hormones. I am thankful for everything no matter what happens.

I hope you enjoyed reading this blog post for today. Remember to be thankful for the good and the bad times. The Lord will get you through it. I'm one example that it is possible. Hug your family and love on them daily.

Also, the photo on this blog post was from when Lily drew our names in the sand. 😍

I hope you all have a blessed weekend.❤

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