Seven Quick Takes: upNorth edition (Dec. 11)

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On Tuesday morning, I went to a lovely Christmas party.  I enjoyed seeing people I knew and meeting new people as well.  The hostess had a gorgeous home, the food was fabulous, and they even hired some homeschool high schoolers to valet park our cars.  (What a great idea - especially since it was raining!)  I had a great time.

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As I left, I listened to my voicemail.  And heard my mom's voice telling me that my father's corneal transplant hadn't quite worked out.  That he might have to have another transplant.  That there would be another surgery in the morning.  She sounded so tired and worn out.  And I realized that I needed to go.  I called K, and we prayed together, and decided that it was the right thing to do.  I left within the hour.

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It only took me 11 1/2 hours to get there.  It's amazing how much faster it is to drive when you are alone.  Of course, normally, I drive it with the kids, and you have to stop about every 2 hours when you're carting someone along in a carseat.  I think the best I've ever done it with kids is 13 hours. 

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Surgery appears to have worked in fixing this transplant.  There is still a chance that it will have to be redone, but it looks good so far.  I am going home on Sunday. 

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When I get home, I will start my panic attack.  There will be 15 people in my house for Christmas, and we do not even have our tree up yet.  But you know what?  It will all work out.

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The garage door worked out.  It's amazing how unimportant it became, but it is still a relief to have it fixed for under $100.  Eventually we are going to have to replace the whole door but not yet.   Another blessing?  A friend has a free carpet cleaning rental that they will not be able to redeem in time - and she is giving it to us.  For free.  And she doesn't even know about our financial stresses.  I am amazed and blessed!

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Meanwhile, I am getting my Christmas shopping done.  I went yesterday for a short shopping trip and I'll go again today, when I head out for groceries.  It is all going to be fine.  Rushed, stressed, and full of things to do - but fine.  And then we will have a wonderful Christmas with our family, and we will rejoice in the gift that the Lord gave the world. 

And I will be at peace, because I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that I am supposed to be right where I am, right now.

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Comments

[Salome Ellen]

Just relax and love on your dad! (And mom.) The people coming for Christmas will understand if the decorating is a little sketchy. And if they don't, too bad for them!