Community

I think I am going to get a grant to have a wing of ANY hospital named after the Hunley family. Last Wednesday my oldest son goes to the emergency room with a toe the size of a golf ball. Yup, the same son that broke his finger a few months ago……he had a hairline fracture which will heal in a couple of weeks, thank goodness. Until then, he has to tape the neighbor toe to the bum toe…they call it ‘buddy taping’ and he has crutches if he needs them. I’m thinking the Hunleys’ need a healthcare bailout reform overhaul…geez….

So my hubby and I go to a new parent meeting at the kids new school and it looked more like a reunion because of all of the families….good families….that have transferred their children. One thing that made me sad was that I feel like we are starting over. We were set in our community and comfortable. Now we are uprooted and starting anew. But isn’t that what life is about? I know a little something about change....The community is strong and the families were welcoming, something that I have missed in the last year or so.

The first day of school was wonderful. The children were greeted by teachers, aides, staff and clergy. It was great. The parents were treated to coffee and snacks….this is what community is all about and as long as my kids are comfortable, happy, adjusted…then Mommy is happy. Oh yea…the school has a clothing closet. All used uniforms can be retrieved from the closet and all they ask in return is that when your kids outgrow the uniforms, as long as they look decent, just donate them back. I wish I would have known before I spent $$$ on new uniforms!!! I told a girlfriend back East who is the PTA president and she thought this was such a great idea it was implemented right away. This is what community is all about…..

My doc appt this week went well. He will take out my stitches next week and then I begin another round of physical therapy. This time for longer. Not having raised my arms above my head for some time now has been rather uncomfortable but hey…the alternative was worse. I also meet the evil nutritionist next week. She’s supposed to give me recipes. If they don’t have butter in them I know they will be nasty. Ya see, butter to me is the greatest natural wonder. It might be the 8th wonder of the world….if not I should nominate it as such. The smooth creamy texture, lightly salted taste is simply heaven. I love it on popcorn, fish, bread….just about everything. One might say I’m addicted. I really believe it’s Love:) So while I feel good, inside and out, trying to stay sane in a crazy world, keeping my family safe and trying my best to get on that treadmill….I have to remember it’s all in an effort to……SAVE MY LIFE……