Today was a quiet one. I find I still don’t have a lot of energy, partly healing and partly pain I guess. So today was a reset day. I’m glad I can find these quiet moments to get my balance back. It’s a big change from how I was a few years ago. That is happiness.
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That’s a lot of bull
The kids and I went to the Cochrane Fair tonight to watch the youth rodeo. I love that kind of thing, especially the little kids. Goat tying, steer riding, pole bending, and a few other events. I’m holding out for mutton busting though.
As we were waking through the grounds the kids saw the mechanical bull and grabbed the opportunity to give it a ride
They had so much fun and it’s awesome that they’re experiencing more and more of their Alberta heritage. They both felt pretty pleased with their rides, and tough as I talk I’m not sure I could have done any better. I have that broken shoulder to prove that.
It was a really fun evening at the fair – laughing and creating memories. That’s happiness.
A rainbow on a cloudy day
I broke down yesterday and got some pain medication for my shoulder. For the last couple of weeks I’ve used my oils and that’s about it. Unfortunately the pain level was staying pretty high and it was time to do something about it.
They gave me something less intense than Percocet but with more punch than Tylenol. It seemed perfect. Except my body hated it. I was up all night having a reaction to then meds so this morning there was yet another trip to urgent care. It seems things are sorted out now and I have some different meds to try (ugh).
We came home, I had a nap, and was trying to figure out how I was going to feed us when my guardian food angel appeared. A neighbor and friend from church has supplied us with two huge meals already (and some awesome cookies and banana bread). She announced that she had made a meal, was heating it up, and would bring it over shortly.
Talk about a rainbow on a cloudy day.
She brought over the best Shephard’s Pie I’ve ever had, garden carrots, and garden beets. With every bite I heard things like “ohhhh potatoes, mmmmm taste the carrots” come from the kids.
It is so incredibly kind and I am so completely humbled by how we have been looked after. That is happiness.
Out of the sling
I had my three week checkup today and I’m happy to say that I’m out of my sling. Still broken, but out of the sling. It’s definitely healing – it’s just a bad bunch of breaks and will be slow to heal.
Day one
Today
So it’s moving in the right direction. I’m so grateful my body has the power to heal itself. We really are amazing beings.
I went and bought a new hard hat today so when I can put my saddle on again I’ll be able to protect my head. It probably won’t be until spring as I hardly have any mobility in my arm, but it gives me hope.
And hope is happiness
Girl day
My girl and I spent a much needed afternoon together. That one on one time is precious and I don’t feel like it happens enough. I know she’s a young lady because I see her all the time, but when we are alone together like this I am reminded of the depth and beauty of her spirit. She is a wonderful soul. Happiness.
She’s growing up
We had a family sush supper tonight for my niece who turned 15. I am aware it makes me old, but I can’t believe how fast these kids are growing up.
But they are all amazing humans and I am honoured to share my life with them.
It was a fun supper. And I sat beside my uncle and got to have a little catch up which doesn’t happen often enough.
This tribe – its happiness
Donair Poutine
I picked my boy up from work and we had to go try Donair Poutine at Donair On The Run – it’s their new special. And who knew it would be so good!?! That place is addictive. It’s so awesome that we have found a place we love, that serves good food, and is pretty darn cheap.
Cooking these days is pretty much impossible, and we have been so lucky to have people drop off food, but we have also snuck in the odd meal here.
One thing about this broken shoulder is it’s really forced me to have quiet time. And with that has come a lot of quiet time with my boy. And I love that. It’s happiness.
My boys
My day started and ended with special time spent with my boys.
My human boy took me to the farmer’s market so I could fill up on fruit and so he could fill up on waffles.
I miss having a teenage digestive system.
The evening I spent with my equine boy. We are working on bonding which sometimes feels like just me spoiling him. But in reality I’ve only had him for four months and we’re still getting to know each other. The more I get to know him the more I love him.
I’ve been kind of wore out the last few days for keeping focussed on the things that are important really helps me keep going.
And these two boys – they are happiness.
Share a meal
Over the last two weeks almost every single day a meal has been provided for us my friends, family, or neighbours. It is so humbling and I feel so incredibly blessed.
This morning I went over to my moms place and the lady who helps look after her was cooking some food for my mom’s return. I told her what an incredible gift it was to have all of this food ready and organized. I said until the last couple of weeks I hadn’t realized what a big difference it made when you were overwhelmed or injured or unwell, having your meals ready. It’s just one less stress and one less thing to do – it’s a huge gift.
It’s a good reminder to always pay it forward when you can. And it was a moment of happiness.
Girls’ night and a guy
The boy joined me this evening for an impromptu girls’ night supper at the donair shop. I’d like to think he came because he loves me, but he came for the donairs. And at 7$ how can you go wrong?
Interestingly though, he really enjoyed himself. He laughed at the silly stories right along with us, and jumped in with a few of his own.
As we were walking back to the car he said now I get why these girls’ nights are so important to you. They’re hilarious.
I am so grateful for my girlfriends. I don’t know how I’d get through without them.
That is happiness.
