God saw me through it all!

Just when I thought everything was calming down, kids back to school and the quietness of fall was setting in my family was hit by a serious unexpected accident , this time my husband Rick!. He fell on steps going to take the dog out. Someone had spilled something on the steps at a earlier picnic. I heard him yelling and hear the dog barking and went to find out what the commotion was. Rick had fell and really injured is ankle and knee. i had to call my son Matt to help him get him in the house, and later to the ER. Two ex-rays later and 2 Doctors later we found from a excellent Dr. Rick broke cartilage loose in his knee, so he had surgery to repair, and in 24 hours later was admitted for bleeding under the knee cap, his leg swelled twice it's size. He lost quit a bit of blood and had to stay in the hospital for 3 days! He could not move his leg, the muscle would not work and he couldn't move his leg without assistance! Prednisone, pain med's and 2 weeks of therapy have got him moving, however he has to keep on crutches for 4 weeks. He is better and life is getting back to somewhat of a normal routine. Thank God my broker lets us have our office at home or I would really be in trouble!!! So life moves on, but Rick feels very isolated and boarded , and needs help a lot, but God is good because it could have been a lot worse! Praising God for all the prayer request answered, that Rick can now feel his leg and move it without someone helping him! When accidents happen like this you quickly realize the small things in life make you smile, that good friends will help, and small things make you happy. I have learned never sweat the small stuff and your kids really will rally when you need them !!!! So God once again used a bad thing in our life to point out lots of good things. Thank you God for your mercy, love and hope. My faith is stronger because God has taught me to be happy for the small things! We trust God for Rick's full recovery and ask for prayer that he heals and the pain in his leg and back goes away, this is the biggest issue right now, he can't sleep or get comfortable. Most of all that God will allow me to get busy and get some things sold for the winter. But I know I must trust God, because he will provide more than I possible can even hope for. Thanks for everyones prayers and concern! kathy