Roberts Family Chronicles: Detour Ahead

Have you ever planned on your day going smoothly like this...

But it ended up looking more like this?!

Well…that's how I would describe my whole month

This was the beautiful Outer Banks which I had planned on seeing...

But this ended up being my view.

For those of you not familiar with these socks they were a complimentary gift from the Methodist ER

I won't go into details here, but I had injury on the job.

What didn't seem like a big deal in the moment turned into a month of pain, doctors, and tests.

Needless to say, May did not turn out the way I expected but the Lord has been gracious and has provided at each turn in the road. I have had an abundant outpouring of love from my amazing friends, family, and co-workers. I am deeply thankful for all those who stepped in to help with childcare, meals, errands, cleaning, and worked Saturdays for me while I was unable to fill my role as a wife, homemaker, mother, and OT.

Frank has been so gracious by picking up the slack.

He has been working hard all day and then coming home to take care of me and the kids!

My mom drove 500 miles to come to my rescue and help out around the house and take care of the kids. It just happened to be over Mother's Day…

Even when you're all grown up you still need your mama!

Frank's parents also were a huge help with the kids.

Our neighbor's nannie, Katie, has been a God-send!

She took Benjamin on fun outings several mornings for me to get all his energy out while I stayed at home to rest.

Painting with cars - Genius

(Three of Benjamin's favorite things: Outside, cars, and paint)

Emily is such a sweet friend who came and did some of my housework for me and even helped me grocery shop.

(I was on a 2 lb lifting restriction at the time)

Who knew that a gallon of milk is 8 lbs?!

I am currently on "light duty" with lifting restrictions at work.

Which means I am performing seemingly menial paperwork tasks.

On my way into work one morning I saw this bumper sticker.

"Bloom Where You Are Planted"

God spoke to my heart at that moment. He reminded me that despite my circumstances He had me EXACTLY where He wanted me for this time and that I needed to be faithful even in the little things.

Even though I was sad (understatement of the year) that we missed out on our annual family beach trip I was determined to get some sand, water, and sun!

Lazy River at the Kroc

Picnic lunch in the front yard

Even got a sweet treat with some close friends.

In other news:

Benjamin has LOVED watching our garden grow!

Beginning of May

End of May

Harvesting the first lettuce

We get a large bowl full each week.

It is the most delicious salad I have ever had!

Big Truck Friday was taken to a whole new level

Frank took our back yard from looking like this...

...to this in just one day!

Sod is finished and in June we will be able to start the landscaping and patio area that is currently a mud pit. So excited to have a back yard that we can enjoy!