Kezia got Stitches

We have a curtain covering shelving that is foolishly held up by some ceramic pieces. Kezia tugged on the curtain, causing a ceramic elephant to fall down on her forehead. I was right in front of her, but on the other side of the bathroom door ready to get into the shower. I quickly wrapped myself in a towel and came out. Blood was pouring down the side of her face and squirting everywhere. I called for Nate, who had been outside doing something in the van, but, thank goodness, had happened to be in the house at that time. Nate applied pressure and the bleeding stopped, but the gash looked deep enough we thought it would need stitches.

While we drove, Kezia dozed off, and had a hard time waking up, but after some songs and a phone call with my mom, was able to stay awake.

The doctor agreed, and I stayed in the ER with the girls while Nate packed the van with stuff from the condo. We said a quick prayer, including that Kezia would feel peaceful and not scared about the stitches. With such a long wait, I was so grateful I had grabbed food for Elysse and an entertaining computer for the girls.

Nate arrived at the ER just in time for the stitches, which was such a blessing because he and a nurse held her tight, since she was freaking out. I mean, the blue-in-the-face, screaming and thrashing "I DON'T WANNA DO THIS!!!" freak out. And then all of a sudden she completely calmed down. Just closed her eyes and rested in the nook of Nate's arm as though she were falling asleep. After the doctor put in 2 stitches, the kind nurse gifted Kezia with a teddy bear.

I had seen that freak-out scene before every time it's vaccination time. So hoping to glean some wisdom, I asked Kezia in the car what made her calm down so quickly. She said she didn't know. But tonight before she went to sleep she said, "Mom, it was Heavenly Father." I asked, "What was?" She said, "Heavenly Father helped me feel peaceful and calm."