Yesterday, we woke up and got in a little tiff about how I don’t eat enough because I just wanted cereal for breakfast. We made our grocery list and did our shopping, which ended up taking a lot longer than we anticipated thanks to our cashier who was “just so tired.” (She was literally leaning on the counter while checking us out.) On our way out, Greta got her picture taken with Santa. While Greta took her morning nap, we cleaned up and got ready for our re-do family pictures. Thanks to Brandon and Steph and a game of copycat, we got some of Greta smiling. Chris took Greta Christmas shopping for a couple hours and I was alone. Bored at first, and then I just ended up sorting through Greta’s clothes and hanging some pictures in her room. We dropped off our video camera that we sold (we’re upgrading) to a guy in army fatigues at Ikea. Returned Chris’s brand new phone to the verizon store and got a cheaper, better one at Best Buy…he’s in love again. We stopped by the house to unload Greta and the stuff that had been accumulated throughout the day. Chris was feeding her dinner and I was going to go pickup Greta’s picture with Santa so that she could post it to her blog.
I am sore today–from my neck down my back and my burns still sting, but my hands don’t feel like they are on fire anymore. Just another thing to be grateful for. |
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Aw Julia, this made me cry. This happened so long ago, but it popped up on the “more good reads” section and I just read it for the first time. I’ve grown to love your little family and your blog updates so much and I’m glad you weren’t hurt!
So sorry to hear about the accident! :-( Your poor hands!!! Hope you are doing ok.
Again, we are so glad you are ok and that the situation wasn’t worse. Reading your blog, I am reminded of how many miracles were placed during this trial in your life. He was really watching out for you. I love you Jules and I am too grateful we were able to be there for Greta! (more Brandon than me but still!).
Hey cute neighbor! I am soo sorry about your wreck! please call me if you need me to help with Greta.. or anything else you may need, im always driving by several gas stations on my way home from work if you need a soda! :0)
love, Kristi
That is so crazy — We were just saying that we never know how long we are going to be here on this earth and not to put off time that we could be spending with our family!
I hope that you get better soon and if you need help with little Greta we are in Rexburg!
so sorry to hear, hope that your hands heal and that you feel better soon. have you heard of the nie nie dialogues? check her out at http://www.nieniedialogues.blogspot.com she was also in a crash {helicptr} and was burned and grateful for life. her words will comfort you. so glad you are ok! xo
Jules. Ken sends “our condolences.” How’s the Acura? Was itnames Harrison? Are you dizzy or anything? Whiplash? Utah drivers. Oye.
JULIA!!!!! Seriously can’t believe it. I am praying for you day and night until you feel better!
Can’t believe you TYPED that HUUUUUGE blog post!!
It is amazing how life changes SO quickly. This gave us the push to check our car insurance to make sure we have full coverage. I hate that it takes something like this to really recheck yourself and your mannnnny blessings. We ALL need to be more careful while driving and make sure that we are safe.
LOVE you. Hang in there. Lots of love and prayers sent your way from ALL the way out here!!!
OH MY GOODNESS! I am so glad you are okay, for the most part, and soooooo glad Greta wasn’t with you. What a blessing! I have had my share of accidents with many a airbags deploying, but never had the chemicals burn me. OUCH! I hope your hands heal quickly! Car wrecks sure do make you realize what’s truly important in life!