One Lucky "Unlucky" Girl!

Sorry if the title is a bit confusing! Let me attempt to explain. This past Wed., I was playing indoor soccer with the ladies. I went for a 50/50 ball at the same time as another girl. We kicked the ball (hard!) at the same time. I'm not sure exactly what happened- but just knew that it was an explosion of pain. Wow it hurt! So, after some tears and a few choice words (Potty Mouth I am), the goal keeper literally scooped me up & effortlessly carried me off the field. I felt bad that I didn't even know her name! Sweet Amber helped me home, where my ankle continued to swell & throb with pain. She took me up to the doctor & patiently waited with me & both of our restless toddlers. Bad news- it was broken! Options of surgery for a quicker recovery & sure stability or 8-10 weeks with a cast didn't sound too appealing! Meanwhile- my sweet husband was in Sacramento for an auction. He caught an earlier flight home to take care of my sorry butt. Many of you know that the Winquist family is somewhat notorious for breaks & bruises. Cam just his 2nd ACL surgery in Nov. (right leg this time!) & Drew broke his scapula (wrist) while snowboarding the day after Christmas. The previous year included Cam breaking his ankle (also playing indoor soccer) & Drew breaking his collarbone. (We really should check into a "repeat customer discount" at the hospital!) Thankfully, I've got some of the best friends in the world!! They brought me flowers, helped me get my meds, made my family dinner, & ran my kids around to their many activities!! They just jumped in & helped without any hesitation!! What would I do without them? That's where the "UNLUCKY" part comes in!! My poor husband didn't quite get the romantic Valentine's night he & I were both hoping for! He did a scavenger hunt with his buddies while I & their wives waited at Corbin's Grille. That night was quite unlucky also! A minor "mix-up" with the clues & gifts was nothing compared to the EXTREMELY long wait at dinner. (3 hrs. is just ridiculous when you have reservations!) It's a good thing Cam & I have true love to carry us through those little unexpected bumps! I'm truly LUCKY to have the terrific husband that I do! He's been so great this weekend. My dad's mother passed away & it was her funeral on Sat. Cam was so patient & helpful during the whole thing. It was great to see all my dad's family & to have my kids witness all the traditions of a Tongan funeral & burial! Cam really earned some serious points today! I was really sore from being up for sooo long yesterday & moving all over the place. So he babied me today! He's been there at my side getting me stuff before I could even ask for it! He made the best pot roast w/potatoes & carrots & yummy rolls. Dinner in bed from the gorgeous man who then cleans it all up just reminds me of how much I am still in love with him! After all these years, he still makes my toes tingle & brings a smile to my face!! HOW LUCKY CAN I GET?? Oh yeah- I almost forgot- he got me tickets to the Rascal Flatts concert for Valentine's! We're going with Jeff & Tami Harris. I'm so excited to go!! Anyways- sorry, this post has gone on forever!! Can you all tell I'm incredibly bored sitting in this bed?! Elevation + ice + rest= Boredom! This "unlucky" girl thanks all of you great friends & family for making me one of the "luckiest" girls I know!!