Be Careful What You Wish For

Remember when you were a kid, and you secretly wished that you could have a broken bone and get to wear a cast? 

Be careful what you wish for. 

(Jenica.)

Or it might come true.

Monday evening was Jenica's second soccer practice.  And it was also the last one for a while.  She isn't quite sure how it happened, but she fractured her ankle at the growth plate while she went to kick the ball.  Hence, the boot. 


The good news is that because of where the break is, it should heal rather quickly. (Blessing #391)  And. . . several years ago, they would have used a heavy, stinky, itchy, bothersome cast.  All she has to deal with in our modern world is a boot.  (#392)  She'll go back for another x-ray in two weeks to see if she needs to wear it longer, or if she can be done with it.

The bad news is that Jenica has just started softball practice, soccer practice, and track practice begins next week.  Plus, Jenica was looking forward to running the mile in PE today so she could earn her "Presidential Fitness Award."  Now, she's worried she won't get that award.  (However, I'm pretty sure Mrs. Borden will let her run the mile when she's out of her boot.)

When we left the clinic, Jenica said, "it could always be worse, mom."   Great attitude, Jenica!  (#393)

This was Jillian's response to Jenica's injury:
"First you change too much.  (I'm not sure what that means.) Then you get braces on the top.  Then you get braces on the bottom.  Then you get a boot.  And you're HAPPY all the time?!  I don't get it." 

That opened the door to a conversation with Jillian on being thankful at all times.  (#394) 

It's hard to be crabby (with or without a broken bone) when. . .  Spring.  Has.  Arrived.

What awesome spring weather we're having this week!  We had some light rain Sunday, which quickly greened up the grass and pushed even more green stems through the dirt.  (#395)  AND. . . We hit 82 degrees today!  (#396)