I hurt my back pretty bad this month. I was having problems with my back since Bryant's birth and wanted an MRI to see if I had another herniated disk. Of course they make you do physical therapy first. I went to physical therapy just one time and she did some adjustments on my back and showed me some stretches. I went home feeling really well. But a day later I turned to grab something in the washroom and whatever she moved shifted back and maybe then some. It sent terrible pain all through my back and down my leg into my ankle.
To make a long story short it didn't go away for 4-5 days. I was in the most pain I have ever been in and for the first time I had to call someone in the ward to take the kids because I couldn't take care of them. My Dad flew out the next day to take care of us. I finally did get an MRI and it is just a bulging disk. The pain has decresed a lot and I am able to at least take care of our kids which is such a blessing.
For the 4-5 days that I was laying on the couch I learned a couple of good lessons. It was so enjoyable to just lay there and play with the kids. They would bring toys and sit on the floor and I would play with them while I laid on the couch. I enjoyed so much just spending time with them and not worrying about everything else that needed to be done. I learned I need to live in the moment and not be so concerned with the next task at hand.
I also am so grateful for all of the family and ward members that were willing to help. We had family that was willing to fly out next after my Dad left if needed and I can't count how many wards members offered service. We are definitely blessed to have so many that love us. I want to be so willing to serve others.
While my Dad was here we did celebrate his b-day. We used white powdered doughnuts and candles and the kids loved it as much as cake!
We get some pretty heavy rain here. There are big canals running behind all of the houses to help the rain drain. The kids love to go back and play in it during/after a big storm. It rained hard almost all day so it was pretty full. Without these canals I'm sure our house would flood with these big storms!
And...
Emma and I got our hair cut awhile ago and I haven't wanted to post anything until now so...
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Emma picked out her haircut and she LOVES it!
I haven't been able to get mine to look like this and the stylist assured me it was sooo easy. But I found if I just wash it and let it dry it really looks okay. Okay works for me most days so I actually kind of like the haircut now. Sorry we weren't brave enough to do it while living in Milwaukee Marianne! I guess it took a hot Texas summer to get us to finally shed the extra hair.
