Have you ever had just one of those weeks? Where it has just dragged on and on and on? That's been this week so far. Last weekend involved a quick trip to Minnesota in the midst of winter and blizzard watches and warnings to visit my grandpa who isn't expected to make it much longer. Lots of driving in a short amount of time with crappy weather all around us.
Also, Austin had surgery on Wednesday. Miscommunication between the clinic and hospital staff created a fiasco before surgery because they missed quite a little detail that could potentially have life and death consequences. To make a long story short, Austin has a family history of malignant hypothermia which the anesthesiologist was not made aware of until we were there, which is a very big deal. My day off of work to take care of Austin and allow me to check things off the to do list (Christmas cards, studying for final exam, baking, etc.) was a day off of work spent ALL day at the hospital and accomplishing nothing instead.
BUT...being stuck in Minnesota meant more time with my mom's family, which I can never get enough of. It also gave me the chance to experience some wonderful memories in the short time I was at the nursing home. I'll never forget grandpa's chuckle when Daniel and Kenny cracked jokes about hunting or saying goodbye to him and seeing tears in his eyes and seeing a glimpse of the grandpa I remember.
BUT...I was able to spend some time catching up with my cousin Mandy (mandyinminneapoland.blogspot.com), David, and their little girl Mia who is just the cutest little thing ever. Sitting in our sweats hanging out for awhile was just what I needed.
BUT...seeing Daniel and hearing him talk about the pride he has in becoming a sixth(?) generation farmer brought tears to my eyes.
BUT...Austin's surgery went well and spending a day in the hospital is nothing compared to what some families are currently going through.
So...especially considering that tomorrow is Friday, I am still feeling BLESSED.
:)
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