The ‘poopmomitor’ is my farm way of measuring snow. Yesterday’s snow fall was sufficient to cover all current poop on the ground.
This makes the farm look white and clean, when in reality as soon as it thaws a bit…well, let’s just say, it will not be pretty.
This is how I am feeling as well. I look pretty good on the outside, but underneath not so great. The thaw from the trauma has set in and I have run out of steam….my emotional tank is empty.
Our community has bathed us in prayer, meals, chocolate, wine and the non-winning Power Ball ticket, which must mean that we used up all our luck beating the chain saw.
My Loving Spouse is looking pretty good considering the accident was just 7 days ago.
Unfortunately, the side effects from the surgery have caused other problems and we’re almost on a first name basis with everyone in the ER, (I hate when that happens). Friday’s doctor appointments were 3 hours to the East and tomorrow’s doctor appointments are 2 hours to the West…. and I don’t want to complain, because My Loving Spouse had a ‘tussle’ with a chain saw and is still here. This makes us really fortunate because he will, (hopefully soon) be pretty much okay.
The truth is…I am very grateful, because it could have been so very much worse and still I will admit that I am ’empty’, fragile and feeling an awful lot like snow-covered poop.
Oh Ellen. Sending loving hugs to help fill up that tank of yours. I’m glad Your Loving Spouse is recovering. And Boy oh boy, that is a gnarly scar. It is perfectly natural to be drained after keeping everyone “up” since the accident. But at some point, your spirit just says, “My turn, dang it!” and then the reality of the issue hits you square in the forehead and you feel like “snow covered poop”. (Which is a hysterical analogy. And the fact that you still have your quirky sense of humor is a BIG plus!) Much love to you and the whole family at the farm 🙂
Dear Mims…
You are right and I am getting in touch that we were hit by a ‘truck’ and need emotional as well as physical recovery time. I appreciate all the love and hugs!
Thank you for letting us know how you are doing and how we can hold you up in prayer! So grateful for God’s provisions to you and Pat.
Sweet Dianne,
Thank you…I felt funny about writing that post, but it has taught me a lot and that the loving arms of our fellowship help, through prayer and encouragement when we need help seeing that it is okay to not be doing …okay.
Much love to you!
Feeling helpless, wishing we could help. Meanwhile, we’ll continue praying.
Dear Dear John,
Today was better. Today’s doctor visit was better. All prayers are appreciated!!!
Thank you Brother.
Continued and specific prayers for you dear friend. Lots of love and hugs. xoxo
I appreciate each of them, thank you sweet friend!
Just read your blog after emailing a few hours ago – Now I KNOW what you specifically need prayer for dear friend……hope you are able to get some respite and something to refill your “tank” soon….Hugs
Thank you sweet friend!
Missing you! Wishing I could be there to help fill that empty space a little bit. Glad you have a loving community up there, too.
Miss you too… We’ve walked through and cleaned up (literally) a lot of ‘life’ together. I still wonder what God’s plan is for this blog…perhaps just to stay connected in real ways.
Thank my altos and the LCPC choir for their prayer, I know that is a powerful bunch!
Looking good Pat, all you need now is a bolt through the neck! lol!!
Hi Ellen, Your life on the farm is so full…with the wonderful and not so good. God Bless you and your family.
Thank you dear friend!
(((HUGS))) Ellen!
Thanks, Lori!