So, earlier in the week I got a day behind in this 31 days series. It drove me a little crazy, but I was going to catch up today. Instead, I think I'm going to give up. Just for today. You see, my day went from hectic to busy. Then it went from bad to worse.
I have a little sewing project that I must get finished this weekend, but, thanks to too many interruptions, it still isn't done. I went power grocery shopping this afternoon, and it was almost the end of me. I rushed back home in time to start an early dinner for the kids, put away the groceries, toss some laundry in the dryer, and get back to work on my sewing.
Then.....disaster struck. My sweet girlie's braces appliance broke. On Saturday evening. Big problem. She has this torturous metal bar that connects her upper teeth to her lower teeth to control the position of her jaw (it's called a "herps", if you're in the know). The top of the metal arm broke off the appliance on one side. She has a metal piece sticking out of the front of her mouth and making it so she can't chew anything. It's also tearing up the inside of her cheek. Oh, did I mention that it's Saturday? Since she goes to the orthodontist at our local university, that means she has to wait until Monday to get it fixed. It's going to be a difficult weekend.
My day ended with another trip to the store for lots of ice cream, whipped cream, and frozen treats. All that stuff just might be breakfast, lunch, and dinner for Mackenzie tomorrow. Not quite as fun as it sounds. My heart is broken for her, and I'm praying she'll be able to sleep in spite of the uncomfortable inch (or more) of metal sticking out of her mouth.
So there you have it. That was my day and my excuse. I'm sorry. I'll try to get back on track tomorrow (especially since Monday is the last day of the series). Sometimes it just feels like when it rains, it pours. It poured today. But God is still good. He will give me lots of opportunities to care for Mackenzie over the next couple of days. I hope He will use this trial to show her how much she is loved and valued by her Mama. God is already using it to remind me of how dependent I am upon Him. All I can do is pray....and trust....and pray some more.
Now it's time to finish that sewing. Um....actually, I think I'll sit down with my hubby and then go to bed. The project will get done tomorrow. I hope!
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