4:55pm at a coffee shop, Drew puts down his textbooks and stands up to make his way home.
5:00pm Rachel gets a call "Eh, Rach...I'm so sorry, I'm going to be late for supper. I just stood up and hit my head on a bookshelf. There's blood like everywhere, the manager is really concerned, I think the cut might be a little deep. Gah this is so embarrassing..."
Manager takes Drew four doors down to a little clinic, Drew gets stitched.
5:30pm Drew walks in the door with 2 stitches, bandage, hilarious hair net thingy, a choppy doctor haircut, and blood caked on his forehead and glasses. But that was fast, huh?
"Actually, I'm really glad I had this experience. Now we know exactly what to do when one of our boys inevitably needs stitches -- it's no problem!" says Drew.
Two days later.
6:30pm, the entire Addington family is at a restaurant with five other adult friends. Jonathon finishes his yogurt and greens, Drew releases him to go run around with his bros. He takes two steps -- the second step lands him head-first onto the corner of a shelf.
Manager takes Drew, Rachel, and Jonathon down the block to little clinic, Jon gets stitched.
7:00pm Jonathon and crew are back at the restaurant!
Jonathon was so brave! He voluntarily said "Xie Xie" (Thank you) to the doctor! I guess if you've had brain surgery twice 3 stitches is nothin'. What an great little fella that Jon.
The Manager of the restaurant not only stayed with us through the procedure, he also paid for it. We are now obliged to be regular patrons... not a terrible obligation considering it's a pizza trattoria that also sells real chocolates.
Our friends were clutch. Drew and I left the restaurant about 12.01 seconds after Jon fell, without saying goodbye to Titus & Mike or giving any instructions. "Yeah, we got 'em, you guys go." Our friends knew just what to do!
Love the picture of Drew and Jonathon! Drew's "cap" reminds me of when Megan sliced her leg on her bike chain when we lived in Singapore. I ended up taking her to an ER/Clinic to have the grease cleaned out. There weren't any stitches, but they wrapped that leg like she had a ton of stitches. She got a lot of attention and was slightly embarrassed at school the next day. :)
ReplyDeleteOh man, love the photo of Drew and Jonathan. So precious. Also, your blog from last week-end inspired me to rediscover Leeland, and I have been blessed ever since. Sending love and lifting up thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteDrew and Rachel, we have never met, but I have been following your blog for a while. My daughter, Meredith, shared it with me, and I've been reading and praying for you all since. I hope you'll forgive me for chuckling when I read this post. All I could think of was, "Bless their hearts! And HEADS!!!" Truly, I do pray for God's blessings on you both and your precious boys.
ReplyDeleteThanks yall for your reactions -- Judy I always like your stories, Portia glad to hear you resurrected Leeland...you know, it was you who first introduced us to them, and Sandy, nice to meet you! I know quite a bit about your family -- seems like a lovely bunch, which speaks of a good matriarch (you). Glad you can follow and enjoy our blog.
ReplyDeleteWow - great story Rach and I love the way you tell it! AND - it's a great stitch job. Very neat and tidy. I love the picture of Jon and Drew together. I think they are actually enjoying their special headwear.
ReplyDeleteLove Fi