Many are the plans of man, but the Lord directs his steps...

Well, our weekend was very different than we expected. We had some friends over playing on Saturday and our dear little E was playing on the trampoline, fell over and went to catch herself...and broke two bones in her left forearm. So off mommy, daddy and little E went to the emergency room. After getting xrays to confirm (mommy could tell even before anyone else interpreted the pictures), we were sent on to another hospital, because she needed to get her arm "set" (can you say OUCH?) So on to the big downtown hospital we went. After two tries with the IV stick, she was ready (and poor mommy was traumatised). They heavily sedated her and it only took under a minute to actually do the job. Dear E was so upset as she was coming out from the medication "Mommy, I see two of you and I am not even crossing my eyes!!" But, we comforted her that she would only see one of me soon. (anyway, is it so bad to have TWO of Mommy?) She was such a dear trooper through it all. And after she could keep juice down and sit up herself, we were allowed to bring her home. We did not get home till around 12:40am. She has pain medication, and a temporary splint. On Thursday she goes in to get her actual cast which will be her new friend for about a month.

Yesterday she was very tired (as were mommy and daddy) but we did make it to the lunch fellowship and afternoon service at our church. She was the star attraction when we got there, and friends had made get well cards and presents for her. After all the attention and treats she had gotten last night her assessment was, "It's kinda cool to break your arm". Her biggest sorrow now is that she cannot suck her thumb. Thats hard for her cause she is so used to going to sleep that way, and the other one will not do.

It's hard for parents to see their little ones suffer. But, the Lord is lovingly dealing with our little children. I told E in the hospital as she was having such a hard time, whispering in her ear, "Jesus is here with you, and caring for you as a gentle Shepherd". May these things be used in our children's lives to drawn them to their Saviour.