1. Quit my job (+1,500 points)
A couple weeks ago I gave notice. After almost 11 years. . . . I won't be working here anymore. This week was my last.
We did a Thai theme with a cooking group we are in. I didn't get a photo of the food, but the event did require a trip to the "Market"--I just love the fact that MSG has its own aisle.
3. Durango had problems (-500 points)
It has been having strange electrical problems for a while, but slipping out of gear was new, as was the black "cough" on our driveway near the Durango's exhaust pipe.
4. But made it home before dying (+50 points)
Final tally: 196,312 miles--actually sad to see it go, since it has been such a part of our lives, and accompanied us on so many road trip adventures.
Final tally: 196,312 miles--actually sad to see it go, since it has been such a part of our lives, and accompanied us on so many road trip adventures.5. Dinner at Eddie V's (+150 points)
I don't have a photo, but those who know what I am talking about will appreciate this one.
6. Got a new car (+250 points)
7. With a turbo charger (+250 points)
Zoom zoom.
8. Betsy's dental work (-500 points)
11 new crowns--the entire day at the dentist
9. Hopefully for the last time (+50 points)
Unfortunately we have thought is was the last time before. . . .
This isn't an updated x-ray, but you get the idea.
10. Snow (+450 points)
Probably the best snow we have had in the ~14 years we have been in Texas. It was below freezing for a couple days, so when it snowed, it actually stayed on the ground.
11. Betsy lost one of her temporary crowns (-100 points)
. . . and (surprisingly) doesn't have her dentist's mobile number. He wasn't in the office, due to the snow.
12. Hazel sick with a temperature of 103 degrees (-100 points)
Betsy was at the urgent care when number 13 happened.
13. Dislocated my ankle, and broke my fibula (-1,750 points)
I looked pretty much exactly like this guy, except I was lying in a puddle of slush in the parking lot at work.
Hmmmm, my foot should be pointing up.
When you dislocate your foot, it can put a lot of pressure on your fibula, as evidenced above.
14. Friends helping out--bringing food, etc. (+100 points)
We appreciate everyone that has volunteered to help out, visited, offered rides to Kansas, given blessings, brought us food, and kept us in their prayers.
And so, if you total up all the points, it was just a pretty average week.
Maybe there is a lesson here - when you tally everything up, maybe it's not as bad as it could be!!
ReplyDeleteWe think of you often and have you in our prayers - good luck with all that is upcoming - wish we were close enough to help out!!
yikes! good luck at your new job. I hope you have a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteummm- so I've been feeling queasy again pretty much on a daily basis for the last few days (apparently a symptom of late pregnancy) and the picture of your foot did not help but it was also pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteOh Nate, I'm so sorry. While I was fascinated medically by your photos & x-ray, my heart hurt for that kind of pain! I'm glad you have people taking care of you- we would help if we were closer. I'll pray for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteI'm not actually in much pain. As long as I don't move my foot, it is OK, so I just don't move my foot. Biggest thing for me now is just the frustration of not being able to get around, etc.
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