Last night I sat down and counted up all of my families hospital stays. I went back to March of 2008. That is when I got pregnant with Josie. Do you know who has spent the most time at the hospital? If you guessed me, you were right. I have spent 47 days/nights the last two years in the hospital. That total is time I have been in for myself and time I spent staying with the kids or Dan. Do you know who has not spent a single night in the hospital? If you guessed Noah, you were right!
I have an emergency bag that I keep packed. It is a bag with all my "must haves". Tooth brush, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, that kind of stuff. I packed it after my first trip to the hospital while I was pregnant with Josie. It is kept in our closet so any time any one ends up in the hospital Dan knows right where it is, so he can bring it to me. It's been a life saver for him, so he hasn't had to search out every item.
2010 by far was the worst year for The Pingel Five. We had 6 hospital stays. Many people have said things like, "I thought this year was supposed to be better for you guys". Let me just say it already has been a great year. Here is why:
Dan's car broke, it only cost us $75 to fix it.
Our furnace broke, it only cost $50 to fix.
Our HUGE family TV broke, it only cost $50 to fix.
Each of those items could have cost us thousands to fix, but they didn't. I am trying to see the good and all the blessings after such a rough year.
As far as my emergency bag, maybe it's time to unpack!!
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