Back In The Saddle Again

Three weeks, ago, on February 22nd, Russell fell off a ladder while working. He fell onto a wooden deck from roof height. He broke his fall by breaking three ribs and causing many more fractures. It was rough going for several days. Naturally, as most everyone knows, nothing can really be done for ribs that are broken, except to bind them, and to rest. He has rested for three weeks, going to back to work a few days on light duty. However, this past Wednesday he dove back into work and spent a large portion of the day finishing his designated jobs, just making it home in time for church. After that very full day, his load was lightened a bit for the rest of the week. This morning he only received one job, so it should be a good day for him. Last Wednesday when he had so many jobs to do, I prayed for him all day long. Not many minutes went by that he didn't cross my mind, so I said a prayer. I know that God was with him that day, helping him finish. I was proud of what he accomplished that day.


Now, the past three weeks have been interesting, to say the least. He is a huge baby when it comes to pain, but I think he did pretty well. My problem was having him in the house all the time. It is so funny how you get used to things being a certain way so quickly. I mean, you really settle into something and you act as if it has always been. Not, so, however, for only a few months ago, I was gone for close to ten hours each day. Now, since I am CEO of the house once again, I treat it as my domain, and don't appreciate any interruptions from my routine. Am I getting old or what?

It took my quite a while to get things back in order in our home. I got more done after Russell began his new job, because he was out of "my way". Once things were in order, it was easier to keep my routine. Well, three weeks ago my routine flew out the window. It is such a selfish thing, too! It is only my time, but I had to share it all day with my ailing patient. Oh, of course, I didn't mind, but I think it amusing how I settled into my nest so easily. I have heard so many women say that they would "go crazy" if they HAD to stay home with nothing to do. I find just the opposite is true. Now that I am more free, I don't have enough time to do all the things that I want to do. It is great to be able to plan a Bible study of my own. I actually began two "Mother's Journals" recently, one for each of my children. I have been praying about a small group study. The Lord hasn't given me the go ahead on that one yet, but I'm looking at studies and praying about it.

Now that Russell is back in the saddle again with his job, this week being his first full week back, I will also need to get back in the saddle again around the house. After all, as most of you who know me will attest, I do prefer a nice, slow trot to an all out gallop!