tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post4563949347832000252..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: Have No Fear. There Are Plenty of Kind, Generous People in This World, TToT Week #48Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-16583643240474463492014-05-22T07:56:25.008-04:002014-05-22T07:56:25.008-04:00It really is overwhelming. So many people are jum...It really is overwhelming. So many people are jumping in and helping us. Things are so much easier thanks to them.<br /><br />Knee injuries are stupid. <br /><br />Thanks!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-72637622297067157392014-05-22T07:54:42.454-04:002014-05-22T07:54:42.454-04:00So do I! :)
You are right, sitting on the toilet ...So do I! :)<br />You are right, sitting on the toilet is a lot harder. While I really don't want anyone to help me with that task, I appreciate that they are helping me with the other things so I can focus on tasks like sitting on the toilet.<br />They are far from fun. My wrists are killing me.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-67842905138989359392014-05-21T18:39:10.343-04:002014-05-21T18:39:10.343-04:00There is nothing like knowing you are loved and ca...There is nothing like knowing you are loved and cared for by the community of people around you. I think on some level even when we know this, we don't think about it. But when life gets tough and those people dig right in to help, it is overwhelming and wonderful.<br />I'm with Kristi - crutches look like way more fun than they actually are. And nobody has time for a stupid knee injury. Honestly. Hope you heal well and fast!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-43103791838364944972014-05-19T19:20:06.237-04:002014-05-19T19:20:06.237-04:00I love your IRL friends and family! Seriously, I&#...I love your IRL friends and family! Seriously, I'm so happy for you because injuries end up being so much harder than you'd think. Like all of the stuff that's obviously hard is obvious but people tend to to forget about things like simple acts such as sitting on the toilet being harder! Hope you're hanging in there alright. <br />Also, I found that one of the largest disappointments in my life was that crutches aren't actually fun. They LOOK like they'd be a blast but they're huffy and puffy and awkward and hurt your armpits. Here's to everybody staying so helpful during your entire injury! Kristi Campbellhttp://www.findingninee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-83254266468836608852014-05-19T14:00:20.585-04:002014-05-19T14:00:20.585-04:00How lovely that everyone is being so nice to you, ...How lovely that everyone is being so nice to you, though what a shame you are injured. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Yvonne Spencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611474634262393918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-75220392414474097532014-05-19T07:01:55.996-04:002014-05-19T07:01:55.996-04:00I do offices too, which I much prefer, but house c...I do offices too, which I much prefer, but house cleaning is good if I get the right sort of client - which I'm sure YOU would be :)Tigermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386636767916316587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-79793044148105099832014-05-18T20:21:31.550-04:002014-05-18T20:21:31.550-04:00Ha! There were signs they would step up like this...Ha! There were signs they would step up like this. Mostly when I was pregnant with the little boys. I'm not completely surprised, but quite happy to be proven right. :)<br /><br />I can't. He's horrible at ironing. I usually do it while he washes the dinner dishes.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-51579597084664660922014-05-18T20:19:38.215-04:002014-05-18T20:19:38.215-04:00Aw, how nice of your mom to offer to do such a big...Aw, how nice of your mom to offer to do such a big job! Yeah, let her do the lights. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-33092807603514124642014-05-18T20:17:17.563-04:002014-05-18T20:17:17.563-04:00I am blessed abundantly. I'm glad it's he...I am blessed abundantly. I'm glad it's helping you keep faith in people. :) <br /><br />Soccer days are over for a good long time. I'm praying the pigs behave and stay healthy. We'd be in serious trouble otherwise.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-29324587615340828462014-05-18T20:14:14.363-04:002014-05-18T20:14:14.363-04:00Ha! I have tried putting things in a bag and drag...Ha! I have tried putting things in a bag and dragging them down the stairs. It works better than on my lap, but it still isn't a great system. I'm going to have to just give it up, I'm afraid. <br /><br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-49872350604301269462014-05-18T20:13:13.221-04:002014-05-18T20:13:13.221-04:00I am! Thanks for the prayers.I am! Thanks for the prayers.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-1883034546449139042014-05-18T20:12:49.199-04:002014-05-18T20:12:49.199-04:00You speak the truth. When stuck on the couch unab...You speak the truth. When stuck on the couch unable to do much of anything, I so appreciate the people checking in on me. <br /><br />I have thought about a sign. I'm afraid I will get tangled in it and hurt myself even more. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-48224718533897855222014-05-18T20:07:46.236-04:002014-05-18T20:07:46.236-04:00I am doing everything in my power to not injure my...I am doing everything in my power to not injure my other leg, so no, I'm not doing any tricks. :)<br /><br />They are good people, and they are proving it over and over again this week.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-29963847421324414132014-05-18T20:06:01.702-04:002014-05-18T20:06:01.702-04:00Ha! It's unbelievable the number of people of...Ha! It's unbelievable the number of people offering help and prayers and well wishes.<br /><br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-45212362201945104782014-05-18T20:05:16.623-04:002014-05-18T20:05:16.623-04:00And I could add to it today. People offering to h...And I could add to it today. People offering to help every time I turn around. Literally. I turned around at the soccer field, and someone had already picked up my chair to carry to the car. :)<br /><br />Are you going to tell us what they came up with for their clouds?Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-77350048010268899182014-05-18T20:02:34.029-04:002014-05-18T20:02:34.029-04:00I would have not done well on bed rest. The only ...I would have not done well on bed rest. The only thing keeping me from getting up and doing things is the thought of not going to England. I will be good!<br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-76787472964287687862014-05-18T20:01:37.391-04:002014-05-18T20:01:37.391-04:00I am, yes I am. :)I am, yes I am. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-37869344816695698252014-05-18T20:01:20.595-04:002014-05-18T20:01:20.595-04:00And I am accepting all the help they are offering....And I am accepting all the help they are offering. I learned long ago to just let people help. They want to, and it makes my family's life so much easier.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-36302278678630492322014-05-18T19:59:39.655-04:002014-05-18T19:59:39.655-04:00I didn't know you cleaned houses! A darn sham...I didn't know you cleaned houses! A darn shame I can't hire you. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-69910421872185815812014-05-18T19:58:37.065-04:002014-05-18T19:58:37.065-04:00I couldn't ask for a better church/school/socc...I couldn't ask for a better church/school/soccer family. They are awesome.<br /><br />So far, so good with the kids. Crossing my fingers it stays that way.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-72690863398208897882014-05-18T17:10:56.270-04:002014-05-18T17:10:56.270-04:00It's a shame you had to get hurt to see that y...It's a shame you had to get hurt to see that your family can spring into action when called upon! It's very sweet how attentive they are to you. If I were you, though, I would let that ironing thing just stay the job of your husband after you are healed....Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-6311132290208731392014-05-18T16:57:23.131-04:002014-05-18T16:57:23.131-04:00Wow, Christine! Your family and friends / acquaint...Wow, Christine! Your family and friends / acquaintances are amazing! I am so thankful that you are receiving this outpour of support. My mom actually called me today and offered to come and clean both the windows of the new house AND the apartment as she doesn't want me to move around like that any more. She's so sweet, even though I'll never allow her to do all that for me, especially since I don't feel sick or anything. But I'll totally ask her to help Richard install the light fixtures :-)Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787379336749043051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-25196716781343145632014-05-18T08:33:08.840-04:002014-05-18T08:33:08.840-04:00This is amazing! Christine, you are so blessed to ...This is amazing! Christine, you are so blessed to have so many great people around you, in your family and in your community, to lend a hand. I think this post alone can keep my faith in humanity restored for quite some time. That said, I hope you are mending well and are off those crutches soon. I guess your soccer and pig wrangling days are going to be on hold for a while :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544185213746159372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-83027862458095546102014-05-18T07:08:41.773-04:002014-05-18T07:08:41.773-04:00Awesome...I'm not surprised though you have al...Awesome...I'm not surprised though you have always written wonderful things about your family, friends and community. It's wonderful they are helping out. BTW please stop carrying things while going down the stairs...LOL! Have a good week ...take care!Marisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818816716586417433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-29604844204796665382014-05-18T01:24:31.053-04:002014-05-18T01:24:31.053-04:00You ARE surrounded by kind people and beautiful ch...You ARE surrounded by kind people and beautiful children.<br />I am praying for speedy recovery.Romihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798019837658682377noreply@blogger.com