Thursday, July 23, 2009

Surely Goodness and Mercy

It was quite a day today. We got to take a trip to the ER with my little gymnast. It was all my fault, too. You see, I was trying to help Katie with her backbend kick-overs and she ended up hitting her head (full force) from a standing position. I heard the most horrible cracking/popping sound and I swear my heart stopped. Time stood still. It was all my idea to practice in the living room (it's carpeted), dear friends. Thankfully, she is fine, but let me tell you I PRAYED. We probably could have skipped the trip to the hospital, but I just had to KNOW that she was alright. It's amazing how small you feel when your children are hurt, especially when they are in your care. What would we do without the Lord?
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31 comments:

  1. HeatherJuly 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Oh my goodness, Lori! I am so glad that she is okay.
    Yes indeed, the Lord is good!!!

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  2. Lindsay-annJuly 24, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    Oh Lori
    Sorry you've had a scare with Katie. It was best you had her checked out at the ER. Something similar happened with Jessica once, I will e-mail you about it. So glad she is ok.
    Lindsay
    x

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  3. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    ((((((((((Lori and family)))))))))))) things happen sweety there is no ones fault in this case. I am soo glad she is alright! And to be honest I ghave no idea what we would do without Him!

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  4. AprilJuly 24, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Oh, Lori, I'm so glad to hear that she's alright! It's amazing how quickly something like that can happen. I remember all too well when Brittany was about almost two years old and I sat her on the counter at TJ MAXX so I could write my check. In the blink of an eye, she pushed herself backwards off the counter and hit her head. One of the worst days of my life! Thankfully, by God's grace, she was fine. I prayed non-stop, too!

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  5. Yarni Gras!July 24, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    I am so relieved that Katie is okay. And I agree that it is a comfort to know that God is in control!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    Oh my Lori, I'm so glad she's okay. I know what you mean, my 4 year old scraped her elbows on a slide and she cried hysterically for hours. Ya know though, I figured out she was freaking out from the fear of the pain (taking bandaids on and off, etc.) and not the pain itself. But I felt sooo bad not being able to help her more. Anyway, glad she's okay.

    Jamie :)

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  7. Shell in your PocketJuly 24, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    glad she is okay..whew!
    sandy toe

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  8. DarleneJuly 24, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    Oh, I am so glad that she is fine. What a scary trip. When Lexi was learning to do back handsprings I was always so worried that something like that would happen. I still do.

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  9. The Four Week VeganJuly 24, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    PTL that she is fine. How scary that must have been.

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  10. Jen~ Lipstick and LaundryJuly 24, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    I am glad she is okay, that is SCARY...

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  11. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Praise God, hugs and prayers coming your way little tootz.

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  12. Polka Dot MoonJuly 24, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Oh Lori,
    It is so frightening when anything happens to your children! So glad she is okay!!
    Denise

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  13. theUngourmetJuly 24, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    I know that sound! It terrible! I'm glad your daughter is okay! God is Good! :0)

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  14. Georgia GirlJuly 24, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Oh my goodness...I have been through that before also...I know how you feel but so glad Katie is ok...

    Love your goodies in the post below...that lamp is so cute! I can't wait to see what you do with the frame.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  15. TristanJuly 24, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    aw..poor thing..glad she is okay!

    um..hmmm..I'd be a total mess with out the Lord..for sure!

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  16. AngieJuly 24, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    I am not sure if I breathed while reading your post...oh my gosh!!! SO RELIEVED to hear that she is okay....I do not blame you one bit for going to the ER..I would have went, too. I tell ya...it is so tempting sometimes to wrap my kids in bubblewrap..heehee. Sending good thoughts your way, my friend.

    Hugs to you ~ Angie

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  17. Kim's TreasuresJuly 24, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    OMG...PTL!!!! I can only imagine the thoughts racing through your head! Hope she's feeling better!

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  18. SherriJuly 24, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Lori, so glad your little one was fine! WHEW!!

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  19. JillJuly 24, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    never make it!!! Thank goodness for His never-ending love and mercy!
    I see you saw my post today!!! yeah!!! I think I FINALLY figured the "link" thing out!!!
    Ryan-Elizabeth says to tell Katie she is SO happy she is alright!!
    Blessings!
    Jill

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  20. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    oh my! that is so scary! I'm sooo glad little Katie is alright!
    I Love the stickers and card you sent me! thank you sweetie!
    :) Missy

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  21. EliseJuly 24, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Oh my goodness, glad Katie is okay. I know what you mean, though, we try to do everything we can to protect them, but God is in control. Nothing happens without His knowledge or consent, you know??
    Elise

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  22. JereleneJuly 24, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    Lori, I'm sorry to hear that Katie got hurt..I'm glad you had it checked out too. It's always better to be safe and be looked at..I bet she's sore huh? I'll say a little prayer for quick healing and no pain! Don't feel bad..these things happen..I'll keep you in my prayers too!
    With Love, Jerelene

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  23. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyJuly 24, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    My own heart skipped a beat as I read this. You definitely did the right thing to take her in for your own peace of mind.
    Tender Mercies of the Lord. : )

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  24. MichelleJuly 25, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    I am so glad she is alright! You are right. I hate that helpless feeling, at least you do have prayer. Sometimes it is all you have! Have a great weekend, maybe skip the gymnastist for a bit!

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  25. Robin BeckJuly 25, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Wow Lori!!!!
    I just read about Katie's accident... I do hope she is MUCH better now. Having kids can just be plain scary huh? I could not raise mine without the Lord-There are just too many things that happen that are out of "our" control!

    Give her a kiss on the nogin from me! :)

    Robin~♥
    Your header is BEEE YOU TI FULL!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Oh Lore, this is so sad! How is Katie doing? Poor little one - what a scary event. Glad it has a happy ending (and don't beat yourself up, we all get bumps some time.)

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  27. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-TopsJuly 25, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    So glad Katie is ok! I have no idea what I'd do without Him.

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  28. ArtfulifeJuly 26, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    So glad she is okay Lori!

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  29. foodcreateJuly 26, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I'm glad she OK !!!! Scray MOM's heart beats hundred miles when one of children become injury I'm glad she OK :)


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  30. TangeeJuly 26, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Oh, thank goodness she is okay. I'm the same way, we would have been on our way to the ER immediately. Hugs to you both. You are such a GREAT Mom.

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  31. ConnieJuly 27, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    I think we've all been there! I would have taken her to the hospital to be checked too. Glad she's OK.
    It's a good thing we can turn to the Lord for help. He's always there!

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