Crazy week

We had an interesting week last week with injuries, illnesses and weather. First Ron has been battling his kidney stones again. He spent several days in the past 2 weeks miserable in the bed waiting for the stone to pass. It still has not passed, but seems to be at bay for the moment. Then on top of that he had a stomach issue for several days. He was not able to keep anything in him and he was lethargic and miserable. Then on Saturday night, I was trying to be the cool dorm mom and play soccer with the kids. I was in the goal and a boy took a shot on me and it hit my finger weird and completely dislocated it. At the same time it started to rain - rainy season is over, so that was weird. It started to pour while we were organizing dorm coverage, who would watch our kids, etc. We head off to the hospital and when we were about 1/2 mile from the hospital our car breaks down. We could not find a taxi anywhere, we started walking. We get to the hospital, have an x-ray and confirm that it is dislocated. They call the orthaepedic surgeon. Ron has to walk back to the car to turn off the hazards. Within 5 minutes of him leaving, it starts pouring down rain. He has to stop in a door way with some guards and wait it out. While he was gone the surgeon comes and he sticks a giant needle into my pinky twice to numb it. When it was sufficiently dead, he pops it back into place. Thankfully Ron wasn't there! He sends me on my way and I go to wait for Ron. He shows up 20 minutes later. When we leave, we see only 1 taxi and he said he wouldn't take us to our neighborhood. So we walk and walk and walk. We finally found a taxi and paid an outrageous price, but soon found out why. There were accidents everywhere - standing water up to the door of the taxi and closed streets. We finally arrived home where all was safe and sound. So, I have to keep my finger splinted for 3 weeks and then see how it does. Hopefully I didn't tear any tendons. Ron continues to be on the mend, although we both have colds.

On more exciting news - my Mom and sister are coming on Saturday and we are taking our 3 day break. Everyone is very excited. Will post pictures!

Here are my nasty pinky pictures: