Sunday, July 4, 2010

Chipmunk

Chipmunk is my camp name this summer.  I work at a day camp and each staff member has a fun camp name that the campers and everyone calls them.  I received my camp name "chipmunk" because I am chipper.  But after this weekend I have another reason why I fit my camp name so well.

On Friday morning my four wisdom teeth were removed.  It was not the best experience of my life, and it probably was not the worst, but oh man it really hurt.  I thought I wasn't going to remember the surgery but I did, and the pain seemed to increase as the day went on.  Also the size of my cheeks increased which made me look like a "chipmunk." So for the past three days my life has consisted of sleeping, eating ice cream, and more sleeping.  But throughout this entire experience I have had the pleasure of learning how much my family cares about me.  My mother, father, and sisters have been doing whatever asked and more to make me feel comfortable and make my life easier.  I know I am extremely blessed to have such a wonderful and supportive family.  So, although getting my wisdom teeth out was not fun or enjoyable by any means, I have truly treasured this time of being near my family and realizing all over again how blessed I am to have such a loving family.  Thank you Lord!

I will be getting out of the house tonight!  I'm going to see the fireworks with my family!  Happy 4th of July!  Another amazing thing to be thankful for...Freedom.  Thank you to all the men and women whom have risked their lives for our freedom!