Yesterday, I found out how valuable I am to the family, or at least to Lu. SuperMom and Lu were going shopping to buy groceries at Target while me and the boys were at football practice. Apparently, the parking lot was extremely full and as is often the case during this time of year, it was beginning to rain. SuperMom and Lu circled around the parking lot a bit and finally found a spot a good distance from the entrance to the store. This is where the truth came out. In case, you are unaware, I have one really bad knee and one slightly bad knee. They are the result of 18 years in the military (only 2 more to go before I can retire), 8 of which was infantry. I have had different treatments to basically push off having a replacement. Hopefully, the VA will do the right think when time comes. Now back to how important I am for Lu. She decided yesterday that my bad knee needs to go ahead and give out completely. Not because a replacement will make it pain free, but because she wants to get a handicap sticker and felt that I was the closest one to being handicapped. She said that she is tired of having to walk so far in the rain, and if I just go ahead and have my knee breakdown, she wouldn't have to. Now I always thought of the three, that Lu valued me and loved me for the things I contribute to the family. She talks to me about things and I always listen patiently even though it takes her a long time to get to the point. I help her constantly with her homework and encourage her to do different things. But apparently, none of those things are as useful as my bum knee. Oh well, here is to being loved no matter why.
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CategoriesAuthorPracticing medical physicist trying to raise three kids in the south. |