Some of you are aware that I had a little issue last week that required a brief use of crutches. I ran into my vanity stool and hit my foot between my toes. Ouch! Having done this before, I thought it would be okay if I just sat down and rested it before going to bed. Well, this time it was different. If it weren't a Friday evening at eleven p.m., I probably would have gone to the ER. Being in so much pain with swelling and bruising, Grayden retrieved ice and the crutches from downstairs. Using crutches is quite scary. I have since found out that I have lumbar spinal stenosis which makes using crutches even scarier. I couldn't put any weight on that foot for several days and saw the doctor on Monday. Thankfully, nothing was broken (I was positive it was) and I was able to get rid of the crutches and just rest with ice and elevation.
Our son-in-law from New England was in VA to attend a local wedding reception in Northern VA. On Sunday he planned to come down to visit with his son Samuel. You may remember that Samuel lives with us while he attends college in our town. We assumed he and Samuel would just be hanging out together and maybe going into town for lunch. Instead Peter thought it would be a good idea if he and Samuel made freeze ahead meals for us to use for the week. I must say I was so touched by the action of these two. First they planned what to make and went grocery shopping for additional ingredients and then spent some time putting together the meals that we have been enjoying all week. Grayden has many talents, but it does not include preparing meals. Needless to say, he was thrilled at the generosity of these two!
Not having to worry about meals has been so nice for me this week. Peter also grilled burgers and potatoes along with fruit for our meal on Sunday. Thank you Peter and Samuel! You have made my really unfortunate experience bearable.♥
Just like how a single stone
Can create many ripples in calm waters
Your act of kindness can have a ripple effect
On someone’s spouse, sons or daughters
There is no such thing as big or small
When it comes to measuring kindness
Because even in the slightest dozes
It can bring about joy and happiness.
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Aw, thank you for the kind words. 'Twas fun to do! And I'm delighted to know you're recovering.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is the real source of the wisdom here:
http://noelfigart.com/blog/2013/09/15/ten-bags-o-dinner-one-hour-and-a-serious-time-savings/
It meant a lot to me, Peter. Hugs and kisses! ♥
DeleteWow.. you really scored on the son-in-law and his boy! I'm super impressed with their help to you both. I hope your foot heals up to normal super fast! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is so true, Teresa. Kindness always matters, doesn't it? ♥
DeleteSuch a kind and thoughtful act. Hope you are feeling much better and pain free.
ReplyDeleteThank you. ♥
DeleteI'm so pleased nothing is broken, but I bet it still hurts a lot? Feel better soonest, and please, don't go kicking any more stools just to get your week of food cooked for you!
ReplyDeleteSending healing light
~~~Waving~~~Deb in Wales xoxo
Deb, the doctor told me to wear shoes in the house. I never do that and particularly in the summer. I've been wearing slippers since, though. If I kick something now, my foot is protected. It sure was a sad way to get out of cooking! LOL Have a nice Sunday, my friend. xoxo ♥
DeleteOuch, ouch, ouch! Oh, Martha Ellen, it’s such a blessing to have such wonderful care and kindness all around you. Grayden, Peter, and Samuel are your knights in shining armor. I'm so glad that you are resting more comfortably each day. Yes, to slippers from now on! Sending healing hugs, dear friend!��
ReplyDeleteThank you, sweet Dawn. I am much better now and I'm sure it's because I have a very caring and loving family. You are so right, they are my knights in shining armor! Don't worry my slippers are on my feet right now. Have a wonderful afternoon, my friend. ♥
DeleteOh my goodnes!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, my friend.
But, what a beautiful blessing from your son in law and grandson!
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Thank you, Billie Jo. I am truly blessed with a loving family. Have a great afternoon, my friend. ♥
DeleteThat was so kind of them to do that for you. So sorry you had to go through this. I hope each day is getting better.
ReplyDeleteIt was so loving of them to give up their day to fix our meals. I haven't had to cook for over a week. These meals really have been nice during this time, Liz. I am doing much better, thank you! ♥
DeleteWell I know that father and son had a great time in the kitchen. No, really, I actually KNOW this. 😉
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon...no more stubbing of toes on chair legs.
You are so right, you do KNOW! Thanks for being so understanding, dear Vee. ♥
DeleteSo sorry about your accident, Martha Ellen, praying for a quick recovery! Yes, what a wonderful gift of love given to you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sue
Thank you, Sue. It was one of those really freak things. I must say I was quite touched by this gift. Thank you for your prayers. They are quite a gift as well. Have a great week. ♥
DeleteI hope that you're feeling better! That was so kind of them to do that for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pilar. I'm much better. Hope you are well and enjoying your summer. ♥
DeleteSorry to read about your accident … glad to hear it is healing, and I wish you a continued speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteActs of thoughtfulness and kindness from family and friends is so good, especially at timed like these.
My good wishes
All the best Jan
Thanks so much, Jan. Have a nice week. ♥
DeleteSorry about the foot but OH HOW sweet was the visit and the food. Very nice of those two to do that.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great surprise for me and my husband, Pam. ♥
DeleteMartha Ellen you have to be careful, as you see accidents are round the corner even inside.... Anyway I hope you will run around again by now. It's really touching how these two men prepared your meals for a whole week, you must be proud of them.
ReplyDeleteRegards from Holland,
Janneke
Thank you, Janneke. It really touched me to think they would spend their only day together preparing these meals. I'm trying to be careful, even more now that this happened. ♥
DeleteMartha Ellen, I hope you are getting better! I hurt my foot last summer and it took so long to get better all the way. You don't realize how much it will slow you down until something like that happens. Having your guys make your meals was such a blessing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stacey! My foot is much better. I'm sorry that you had a foot injury last summer. We think we are invincible, but actually life is so fragile. The guys really came to our rescue. I appreciate you stopping by for a visit. ♥
DeleteIsn't it amazing how just a sort of stubbing of some toes can set us back and take us off our feet? We just never know what's around the corner. And what amazing men you have in your family! So very thoughtful and I bet the father/son team had a good time working on the meals together. What a blessing for you not to have to think about meals.
ReplyDeleteDotsie, I was positive I had broken my foot. I've stubbed my toes in the past, but this was a whole new ball game. I'm starting PT tomorrow for the spinal issue. Seems when it rains it pours. Having Peter and Samuel prepare these meals was a God send. ♥
DeleteAs soon as I read hitting the stool between your toes, it made my foot hurt. How terribly painful!
ReplyDeleteI love that poem. Your kindness caused a ripple effect that came back to you. How wonderful of your son and grandson to make frozen meals and do all the shopping for them. You are all so blessed.
I must say that when I had my TKR. Steve was not good at fixing meals. He brought in take out after my daughter left for W.Va..
Take care and many well wishes,
betsy
Thank you, Betsy. We have a very considerate son-in-law. I originally thought my daughter had put him up to doing this while he was in Va. But no, it was his idea for he and Samuel to make these meals that we are still enjoying. Grayden is pretty helpless in the kitchen other than peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or cheese and crackers. If it weren't for these guys we would have had a lot of takeout. I'm sorry about your surgery. Hopefully you are happy to have had that done and now enjoy better walking.
DeleteHave a nice week. ♥
And, it is the little things that sometimes mean the most. Your kindness came back to you at just the right time. I do hope you are much better by now. There are things to do and places to go!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chip Butter. My foot is much better, thank goodness! Little things like this remind me that good health is really what we all need to live a full and productive life. I agree there are "things to do and places to go!" ♥
DeleteI hope you are feeling much better now. It's scary to think how fast we can hurt ourselves...even at home. And yes, kindness is so very appreciated by people like us! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diane. My foot is doing well now. ♥
DeleteThat was a very kind and thoughtful thing to do.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are feeling better.
Take care x
Thank you, Fiona for your kind wishes. I hope your day is full of joy! ♥
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your toes. The little things do mean the most! So sweet that Samuel and Peter set you up with meals. My hubby doesn't cook...lol Here's to a quick recovery.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. My husband is so talented, but is useless in the kitchen. He can really do anything, but can't cook. I tell him he could if he were interested. I don't think he is! Lol ♥
DeleteI’m glad you didn’t have a more severe injury! What a kind and thoughtful thing your son in law and grandson did!
ReplyDeleteDeanna, I was so touched by their acts of kindness. Thank you for stopping by! ♥
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