Anything else coming our way?

Last week J.D. left to school and it seemed like a normal average day. While studying, one of our good friends found him and asked to speak to him outside. ... J.D. is thinking, "Oh no. Have I done something? Is their apartment okay?" This couple, well we have known them since before J.D. and I got married. The next thing they said to him was, "We accidentally ran into your truck."

Yep, they really did. IT IS THE SADDEST THING! They are such good friends! The last thing we want is for their insurance to go up and add more burdens to their lives. We hate having to deal with anything 'money' with friendships. It's been such a difficult situation, but the truck is in the shop for this whole week and J.D. is driving a rental.

You would think- okay that doesn't sound that bad getting to drive a basically brand new truck for a week...well he might not being doing so much driving..

This is J.D.'s ankle... and yes it happened the day he got the new truck to drive..
It's gross I know.

It's definitely a lot worse in person. Don't worry- it isn't a break, just a sprain. If you want to know how he did it, just call him. However, after it happened was funny on my end. He was working with our good friend Andy when it happened. J.D. called me and said, "Hey, I think I broke my ankle...so Andy is driving me to the hospital. Can you check our insurance to see what it covers?"
My answer, "Now wait, what? You broke your ankle? haha (yes I laughed). You guys are joking. Where are you really?"
J.D. -"I'm really not kidding.."
Me- "It's you and Andy, I know you are kidding."
J.D.-"Hun! I'm serious. Just check our insurance please."
So I check it, and tell him to just go to insta care and come get the insurance card. I really wasn't panicky at all. He picked up the insurance card and I told Andy to just hold J.D.'s hand. lol!

Walking back to the house, Andy's wife and another friend were getting ready to go on a walk. I stopped to talk and told them the story. They immediately offered to watch Dawson while I went to the Insta Care. I was hesitant because J.D. is a big boy, he can handle it...however, I decided I should go. So a HUGE THANK YOU to Kenzie and Kylee for watching Dawson while I went.
I got back and Dawson was just having a blast playing with Kenzie and baby Tatum. It's so nice to know that your child is in good hands when you leave, and a huge blessing to have such amazing friends you can trust.

J.D. is now back at work..he figured he should finish things up for the day.
Now, I just have to wonder if anything else is coming our way that I should prepare for....J.D. is supposed to 'walk' in the graduation ceremony (which he is still doing and should be able to limp through it), he is also leaving Monday for 6 weeks while I stay here...we're hoping the truck is done too...lol! Like my last post, we just laughed through this experience!

Slammed

After a week of being a mom, I had a call this morning with my advisor for school. We had to set up my new term of classes and schedule. After that phone call I just felt completely slammed with a brick of information and things to do. It actually feels like one of those balls that knock down buildings...that would be more like this feeling of being slammed. haha! Starting to see the picture?

With that visual in your mind, I really don't think I need to explain anything else. haha! Seriously. My busy life is back and oh how I just want to cry and quit. I always tell my mom how I think my life would be so much fun without school. I then go on a rant about how much stress would be lifted off my shoulders. My mother's reply is, "It doesn't get easier. The stress just comes in a different form." As of now, I don't believe her... that's usually how it goes though. I don't believe her, then when school is over I'm sure I'll eat my words.

I had a certain someone tell me that she had a conversation with another someone. They discussed 'how I was doing,' because they had learned a lot of new information about our life and didn't realize everything that had taken place. Then they discussed how they didn't really know how I was doing because I was always smiling and laughing. Now, the certain someone told me this conversation they'd had and then just commented on how well I hide the negative. It really made me think about this.

I had a moment before back in November... I was at an enrichment night and we were all playing a game. I ended up getting the ball passed to me and my question was, "What do you want to be remembered for?" My answer without thinking was, "Laughter."

Back to the beginning of this post I explained being 'slammed.' About an hour after being hit, I had these moments sneak their way to my thinking from my memory. I really do want to be remembered for happiness, laughter and smiling. Laughter really does make everything go away. When J.D. and I get in an argument, it is so hard not to hold a mad face and start laughing. It really is the funniest thing! So I am happy that I felt bulldozed today. If I just laugh at my stress and keep working hard, I know life will feel easier and more pleasant. I would hate to look back and say I didn't laugh enough.