I know I can get my keyboard to make all those fancy French accent marks, but I am really too lazy to figure out how.
We’ve been in Kansas for less than a month, and we’ve had three significant health crises already. And for once, it’s not the usual suspects who are causing all the hullabaloo.
First, there was Bill…on the patio…with the ratchet.
Then on Thursday, our dog suffered a heat stroke. She had to be taken to the vet and given an ice bath and an IV and kept overnight for observation. Really, we’re not bad pet owners. She had been in the A/C all morning and had plenty of water. Bill played fetch with her for about 15 minutes when she started returning r e a l l y s l o w l y. He brought her in, and within 10 minutes we had called the vet, determined she needed help and gotten her out the door. Even the vet was surprised, since we moved here from Virginia and not someplace routinely cooler. Since dogs, and humans, are more susceptible to heat stroke if it’s happened before, and since we haven’t owned her for her entire life, I suspect that this wasn’t the first time. Now we know: absolutely no exercise during the heat of the day, which is basically from dawn to dusk around here right now.
And then last night, I missed the bottom step on the way down, just like I did over a year ago. This time, it’s my right foot and not my left that is sprained. And I was such a baby. I cried, in part because of the pain, but mostly because I was so mad at myself, and I think sobbing is more ladylike than throwing a temper tantrum. Then I had to ask Bill to get me the tissues, and to have to ask him to wait on me, and especially to have to ask him to get me tissues because I was crying only made me cry more and tell him I was pathetic.
“You’re not pathetic,” he comforted. “At least you didn’t hit yourself in the head with a ratchet. That’s pathetic.”
And that made me laugh, because, well, that is pathetic. He’s always got to top me, that husband.
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I’m so sorry you are hurt!
Sorry that happened. I know how that feels and am actually more stressed by the fear of it happening than if it actually happened (if you know what I mean). Take it easy. Maybe a forced rest isn’t such a bad thing. Hope you have a good book.
Sounds to me like you are finding your way around Kansas mighty fast! Or settling In quickly! However, I’m glad(from the sounds you are making) everyone has been checked out & are ok. If you’re fortunate to have a pool this might be a good time to relax and cool off; otherwise a nice cool drink, in a nice cool home with a happy movie and a sweet nap is in order. Things happen in three’s, so you all are set!!!
Ouch. I hope you feel better soon (and your dog and your husband as well). I fell down our stairs last year carrying one of the boys. Trying to ‘save’ him, I landed in such a way that I got a bruise the size of a cantaloupe on my leg. I think they should make little chairs to sit in that will transport us up and down. I’m sure small children would never play on something like that. 😉
You have just become one of my favorite people. I’m not a mother, but women such as you are an inspiration to me. (Um…I’m not married, either, just to be clear). And you clearly love your dog. Being that I’ve just spent a small fortune on mine only for diagnostic things and pain control, only to lose him, people who love their pets automatically make my list of good human beings. As far as the prison stuff, don’t let it worry you too much. Awareness is key, keep your guard up…but be careful that your “guard” causes you inordinate worry. The best thing to do is educate yourself. There’s lots of things that can get people locked up for 5 years or more. What types of violent crimes? Most violent crime takes place between people who know each other; not perfect strangers. Most people in prison, even those convicted of violent crimes, did not committ them against people they didn’t know. That’s not to say they are not dangerous; but is the fear of them worth the stress? See if you can research what is really at that prison. Convictions are public, and there’s a lot of stuff online. I have found court documents about people on simple google searches. There are also paid services..I want to say that findlaw.com is one of them, but they might have a free section, too. Just get to know what you are dealing with, and that will give you peace of mind. Or not. You decide. For myself…I have a degree in Criminal Justice, and I don’t know that I’m better for it, but it sure does indulge in a practical manner my natural nosiness! God bless you and your family. I’ll be back! 🙂