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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