Back in the Saddle...

It's true..today was a get back in the saddle today (not, the real one of course)...but the life one...back to work, schedules, a morning routine...all the things that make for a good ride :D And, that's exactly what it was...a Good Ride!!!

I LOVED that my kids all came in soooo happy to be back..and so EXCITED that we were having a birthday party for Jesus...it didn't matter to them, that it was three weeks late...it was Jesus' birthday party and that was all that mattered! All morning, I kept hearing..."we're having Jesus' birthday party today"...it was totally heart-warming, affirming, and the sweetest sound to Miss Susy & I's ears....(They totally got all we taught them in December!!!) I am blessed beyond words by my opportunity to teach three year olds!

The afternoon class had already partied before the big "snow storm"....so, it was just an afternoon of reconnecting, playing, and just having a good time!

After work, I had to pick Mr. PPRM up at the auto body shop...he was dropping his truck off to get that little (NOT) dent in the side of his truck (caused by this crazy weather) fixed. Well, it actually was suppose to happen during my break between classes...but, he called and I could tell from the sound of his voice, he wasn't feeling well at all today...that swollen knee was NOT cooperating at all with the prescribed therapy...("Tam, I can't make it there by 10:30" was the exact conversation). So, the next stop was back to the Dr's. office...which is the Gifford walk-in clinic...funny thing is Dr. Gifford IS Pat's Doctor..and has been for years...long before the clinic, but now if you need to see him...he's booked out at least a month...which = using the walk-in clinic and at least an hour or so wait. One step inside the clinic and I knew it would be awhile...so, I sat my husband down..and decided to run home and get all the chores done....(you know my horses & cows are a bit spoiled, not to mention the cats...they know what time feeding time is :D) I got back approximately 1 hour later...and get this...he was just being called in...I had to smile and Thank GOD for His perfect timing!!! Not that my husband needs me to go in with him...he just prefers it, so he doesn't have to answer my zillion questions about what was said when he comes out (Mmmmm...does that sound like someone is just being lazy to you???)

Once in the room, they decide to take an X-Ray...sure enough, his bones look good...then, the Dr. comes in..."It is very swollen"...He tries to get us into an Orthopedic specialist in town..but everyone is booked...so, he takes the matter into his own hands and starts naming off syringe and needles sizes he wants to the nurse...(this is where the cattle knowledge comes in hand...) I know just what he's talking about :D Their needles are a little fancier..but, still needles just the same....So, the procedure went like this (YES...I watched the whole thing...another benefit of cow life...I've seen a lot of goo, eewwww, and "stuff"...so, I'm not in the least squeamish about observing procedures involving needles, blood, etc...) They first sprayed the site with some numbing spray...then, inserted a needle attached to a syringe...pulled back fluid, emptied it, did it again, & again, & again...and then, removed that needle, and put a shot of Lidocane & Cortisone in...done!!! After a couple minutes the Dr. said go ahead and stand up...you will instantly feel a difference...and Ta-Da...he was pretty much right! So, other than taking it easy for a couple of days (meaning probably one :D) my husband is good to go again! Thanks so much for your sweet comments and concern....we felt very blessed!

After all the excitement, we needed some food...so, Dairy Queen it was...and Now...we are home, the house is warm, the to-do list is done...and it's time to just relax, hop out of the saddle...and call it a day! A day that I could see and feel God's Love, His touch, and His blessings! Hope your day was filled with all those things too...Sweet blessings!