I can't believe I survived, and even thrived at the annual Gingerbread activity here in the branch on the Sat. 13th. This was especially amazing, as I had taken a nasty fall on Wed, on my way to seminary.

(This is basically what I looked like!)
I tripped over the edge of the sidewalk -- just didn't get my big gallouses up high enough, and went sprawling across the sidewalk. Luckily I landed in the muddy dirt, but I fell hard enough that it totally knocked the wind out of me. I heard pop, pop, and was sure I'd broken a rib or two. The apple slices went sailing everywhere (this is for you Amy) I did manage to pick them up, and staggered into the church, and promptly washed them off, so they could be used! I was pretty muddy in several places, both my shoes came off and --well, I was a mess.

We had a lot to do that evening, so even though I was hurt, I kept going, but by the time we got home, I knew I was in trouble. I really had a hard time getting into bed, so the next morning we went to the hospital for x-rays, meds, etc. They couldn't see a break line, just shadows, but the medicine he gave me really has helped ease the inflamation. I had so much to do this week, and I hurt so much getting up and down, and bending. I didn't think there was any way, I could do the activity tonight, but I have had quite a miraculous healing, though I'm not totally better. Thursday, the Sr. Elders helped Steve give me a blessing, and I have slept really well, both nights since. The only bad thing has been getting in and out of the car. But my ribs are feeling substantially improved, enough so that I have been able to sit and work on the DVD show I'm getting ready for the branch party on the 19th.


(This is a picture of Tashina, our newest convert, and her mom Gayle Black Mountain)

We had a wonderful baptism this morning. We originally had it scheduled clear back in July, but one problem after another kept happeneing, but today, finally the big day happened. We got home at 2 PM, after getting groceries, and then the gingerbread house activity started at 4 PM.

Tashina and her mom and grandma all came that night also, and had fun. I didn't get home until 9, as we had to clean up the church. Steve got really sick on the way home, so he didn't even come over to help, but the Elders, and those at the activity, really jumped in and got everything tidied up again. I really appreciate our family's faith and prayers in our behalf. I know it is blessing us.