So our Christmas morning started out like most. Presents, laughter and breakfast all while snuggled in our Jammies. I loved seeing my kids faces so happy with joy as they unwrapped the gifts that were neatly wrapped under the tree.
My hubby got me a Mandolin, the fancy Chefs version and I was giddy. I just had to give it a try with a freshly washed potato. It kept slipping off the safety guard so I thought, meh, I can do this.
And yeah. I’m an idiot.
I took a huge slice off of my thumb and a swift trip to the ER was in order.
Lots of tears of disappointment were shed and yeah…looks like I won’t be cooking for a while. The fact I am one finger typing this is a miracle.
My hubby saved the day as always preparing dinner and I got the best get well soon card from my daughter.
Lessons learned over the last 24 hours include:
1. I have the best family and friends. I received countless texts and facebook messages wishing me well.
2. The people who truly care for you will be there in the darkest of times. I was so upset, and in pain, but can’t even describe how thankful I am to have such amazing people in my life.
3. Christmas Day doesn’t always go as planned. But in the chaos there is a certain peace that comes with the constants we have in our lives.
4. Taking a shower and getting ready with one hand is. Hard. Thanks to my
Hubby for helping me shave my left arm pit. Lol. Yeah. He’s that amazing.
At the end of the day despite my bruised pride I am counting my blessings.
Despite being side lined from running for a few days I am truly looking forward to 2015 with new challenges and blessings.
How about you? How was your holidays?
💗 Michelle
Movin' it with Michelle 
OUCH! Never a dull moment around there, eh? 🙂 It sounds painfully similar to our house too in years past, Michelle. I’m glad that you only lost PART of your thumb…could’ve been a whole lot worse I suppose. I doubt that one bandages thumb will prevent you from cooking! 8 miles are on the agenda for tomorrow morning…time for me to hit the sack! Thanks for sharing!
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have a great run tomorrow, Chuck!! Praying for some miles soon!
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The toast to a wonderful Christmas holiday! !
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Thank you, the same to you!
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I am cringing for you on that slice! Ouchie! When I was a teenager working at Brown’s Chicken, I cut the heel of my palm on a meat slicer. I’m imaging yours is quite similar. Way to make the best of it and see the beauty of the Christmas spirit. It shines through in your pics!
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Ouch, Marcia! Thanks…I really tried to see the bright side…
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Ouch! Hoping you heal very soon. My holiday was spent with great friends and was full of laughter and joy….just what this girl needed to break out of my bath humbug mood. Wishing you and your family a Happy 2015!
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So glad your holidays were good afterall! I had some bah humbug days myself this year.
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Oh no! Sending warm wishes for a swift recovery!! ❤️
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Thanks so much!! Xo
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Hey, how come I didn’t get any XO’s in my reply? LOL!
Just wanted to give you a little smile today, Michelle. 🙂
XOXO
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I do always XO dont i?? Xoxoxoxoxo
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Awwwwww…..thanks! 😉
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Thank you!!!
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So sorry to hear about your injury…speedy recovery for you. We had an injury free Christmas 🙂
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Yay glad to hear it, Anna, and thanks!
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How many stitches did you get? Hopefully it wasn’t too deep. And will you be scared to use the mandoline again?
I’ve sliced myself on a multitude of kitchen gadgets, including the microplane cheese grater…ouch! And on the foil on the wine bottle too. You never know where the hazards lie…
❤
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It wasnt stitchable so they put a blood clotting agent on the wound and told me to keep it wrapped. Ill try it again…with the guard of course. I basically took several layers off the outside of my thumb. Lol
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Hope your thumb heals asap!
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Thanks, Kim! We shall see when i take the bandage off today.
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I cringed reading about your mandolin injury. Hoping for a speedy recovery.
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Thanks, Jill!
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Those mandolins are lethal. My brother-in-law lost the top of his finger with one of them. Hope you’re feeling better soon.
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Thanks Char. It
Was pretty scary.
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Oh my god, this is so scary! I hope your thumb heals quickly. I’ve sliced my thumb before with the brand new knives I got my boyfriend last year for Christmas. Luckily it wasn’t ER worthy, but it was a scary moment. I’m glad you are ok and you were still able to enjoy a wonderful Christmas with your family!! 🙂
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Ack glad youre ok too!!
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I’m sorry to hear about Christmas not going the way you had planned. That’s a total bummer, but I am hoping all the texts. messages and well wishes had you feeling a little better. You are definitely loved.
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Thanks, Karen!! Xoxo
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Thank you for checking out my blog. I love your writing so far! Hate that you got hurt on Christmas! OUCH! But glad your hubby came through! Sounds like a KEEPER!
Looking forward to following!
xoxo
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Thanks so much!!! I really enjoy your blog! I appreciate you stopping by!!! ❤ XO
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