Worst.Spring.Break.Ever.
That’s how my week was.
My daughter fell and cut her chin open that required 7 stitches in her chin.
Nothing like taking a selfie in the Emergency Room, right?
Then the next day my family was involved in a pretty bad car accident. Thankfully all four of us were safe.
Through all the trauma of this week I can wholeheartedly say that God is good and He protected us in so many ways.
Things could have been so much worse.
Some parents take their kids to the hospital for chemo treatments. Or open heart surgery. I took mine for stitches and went home the same day.
Some people don’t survive accidents. All four of us were fine. Bruises and scratches were about the worst thing that we suffered.
So let’s just say I’m hoping this next week is better than last!
On a happier note, did I mention I’m giving away a $150 gift card to Target? This giveaway will run through Tuesday March 18th so make sure you enter!
It’s time for the Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop!
Thanks for joining me and Jordan from Lily White. Designs, Amy From A Blossoming Life, Sara from Sneaky Spoons, and Katie from The Casual Craftlete.
Here’s my fabulous features from last week:
DIY Concrete Fireplace from Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body.
Craft Room/Guest Room Combo from A Prudent Life
Trust in the Lord Printable from Delineate Your Dwelling
Feel free to grab my blog hop button from my sidebar. If you were featured, celebrate and grab the “I was featured” button!
Party Information and Rules:
- Follow Carrie This Home in some way–by email, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+,Twitter, or Bloglovin’.
- Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop opens up every Sunday at 8 PM Central time.
- Your link will appear on all five blogs giving your posts more exposure!
- Link back to this post. Posts that link back to Carrie This Home are more likely to get featured next week.
- Features will be pinned to Pinterest!
- Please visit and comment on at least two links.
- Linking up means you are giving permission to be featured and use your pictures in future featured posts. Proper credit & links will always be given.
Love the printable. I didn’t know you held a link party. Will have to mark it on my calendar!
Thanks so much Jelli! Yes I have a linky party for crafts, DIY projects, recipes, etc. every Sunday night at 8pm Central time. I’d love to see you there!
Thank you for the feature and I’m so glad you’re all safe!!
It sounds like a pretty awful week but I’m glad everyone is okay. I hope that this week is amazing for you! Thanks so much for hosting and blessings to you, Patti
Thank you so much Patti! So far this week is going MUCH better 🙂
So glad you’re all safe. Pinned the giveaway.
Hi Carrie – Most people would boo-hoo about the week you had. Kudos for you for keeping everything in perspective during a very rough week for your family. God has blessed you and keep smiling in His blessings. Big hugs my friend, Holly
I know you’ve kept a good perspective through hard times too! I’m so glad so see good things come from hard times.
I really admire your “it could be worse” attitude here. What an awful week, I’m so glad you are all ok. It is always true though isn’t it that no matter how bad things get there are always people for whom life is worse (we only have to switch on our TV’s to see that) What’s that quote, “sometimes life is about learning to dance in the rain,” I’m paraphrasing here but it is a great quote.
I really like that quote too. Don’t get me wrong…I’m still complaining about the situation but really thankful for how things turned out!
What a week you had, Carrie ! So glad you are all alright. Facial cuts always causes so much bleeding, you must have had the fright of your life – 7 stitches are quite a lot. Thanks for the party 🙂
Yes you’re right–facial cuts bleed the most but heal really fast. I’m looking forward to a (hopefully) quiet week!
Wow Carrie! I am so glad you are all ok! Stiches are no fun either! Good for you for counting your blessings! Thanks for the party, and wishing you a happier week!
Thank you sweet Mindi!!
Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home
Oh my heavens, Carrie! I hope you’re all recovering ok.
So sorry that you had such a rough week :0(
Thanks so much for hosting!
Hope your week is great,
Suzanne
Thank you Suzanne. So far this week is going much better!
I am SO glad you are ok! My son fell on the playground and had to have 7 stitches under his chin. It is never fun, but aren’t they the bravest?
They are the bravest! My daughter was more brave than I was! Just thinking about it makes my stomach turn but thankful for God’s protection!
Carrie, how very scary! So glad to read that you and your family are okay, aside from some scratches and bruises. I also hope your daughter is feeling better after her accident, the day before! Hopefully this week is better for all of you. Thank you for the party and hope you’re able to relax and heal!
Things seem to be going back to normal and my daughter is doing great. So thankful!
Sorry to hear about your bummer spring break. Glad you are all ok though. Thanks for the party Carrie.
Thanks Corey! I’m very thankful we’re all okay–this makes me really appreciate the little things!
So glad you’re all ok! What a week you had. Hope this next week is much better for you.
Thanks Kimberly–me too!
Oh my goodness, Carrie! I am so, so sorry to hear about your daughter’s chin and your car accident. SO GLAD that God was watching over you and that you are all okay! Prayers that this week will be much better for you all! Thank you SO, SO much for featuring my concrete fireplace AND for the fabulous party!
Thank you Tasha! I really appreciate the prayers–they are working! I loved your fireplace and I’m so glad you shared it with our readers!
Happy Party Night! So relieved to know your baby girl and then your whole family is safe and sound. God is so good!
This week has really shown me how good God is despite bad circumstances! Things could have been so much worse and I’m thankful for life getting back to normal!
Carrie….I am so sorry for your really bad week! But…so grateful that God had his hand of protection on you and you are all safe. Whew!
May your new week be blessed beyond imagination! And filled with extraordinary God moments!
Thank you Diane! I’m thankful for what I’m learning about God’s protection through trials!
Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry you had such a round couple days, but I love your perspective on the situations. I hope you have a great week this week to make up for the last one.
Thank you for featuring my craft room! I love linking up at your party!
I’m really looking forward to this week being normal! Thanks Melissa!
Wow! Glad to hear your family is ok… or getting back to normal.