I think it was Patsy Clairmont who said "normal is just  a setting on your dryer". Too true,that!

I've had many people wish us 'back to normal' after the events of the past couple of weeks, but guess what folks..this IS our normal. ;)  Shortly after my hand surgery, I caught the flu and was laid low several days. Then this past weekend, our oldest son was hurt pretty badly in a tournament baseball game. He took a blow to the head from the ball and ended up with a fractured facial bone and concussion. One CT scan, neurosurgery consult later and he was allowed home (he may have some ongoing issues and perhaps still a surgery). How quickly life changes and truly, things happen in the blink of an eye. I've been holding him more closely since he's been home (never mind that he's 15!) and surely am grateful for even his silliness. My blood chills to think how differently it could've turned out. (but don't get me started, I've cried enough!)

Somehow life carries on....with its runs to gymnastics, the library, piano lessons and all the normal craziness of our life. And I am grateful for every minute of it.