A busted rib ain't gonna stop me...

...from making it up north to visit the Searles family! Yes, several days ago I woke up, began to cough, and broke a rib. Definitely one of the most painful moments in my life. A trip to the ER, a ton of pain meds, and an X-ray and CT scan later, it was confirmed. Non-displaced fracture of the 6th rib on my left side. A rib break and CF is one of natures cruelest jokes ever. Yeah, tell me not to cough, haha. So went home and tried to get comfortable, didn't really happen. Still painful to cough, but at least I can move and sit in a car. 

And sit in a car I did. We had planned a trip up north to visit family and I was devastated I wasn't going to be able to make it after this setback. So Friday morning comes and lucky for me Renee slept through her 4am departure time. Since I woke up at 7 and they were still home I had the opportunity to decide to tough it out and so happy I did. I love it up here so much, always go home feeling so recharged. We love it so much up here that we are actually considering a move. 

So the 7 hour car ride was a little intense. Waiting for each bump in the road to cause excruciating pain...and if you've ever driven with Renee you know there are a few extra bumps thrown in for good measure, all with an evil little smile on her face ;) 

Got here late Friday afternoon and took it easy. Yesterday we were able to get out with Jeff and Missy and check out some of the areas where we may be able to find a home, mainly driving through Livermore and Pleasanton. As is the market we barely saw a single for sale/rent sign. May make things tough, eh? After our little adult time it was time to grab the kids for a little outing, a drive up to the old little steam train at the top of Grizzly Peak in Berkely. The good pics of the kids and the train are on the good camera, but we did stop at one view point along the road for a couple pics, what a beautiful day!

And yes, we even got caught taking the picture by Missy. Sneaky...

So now it's Sunday morning, Renee is out with her sister at the Alameda swap meet, and I am just rubbing the sleep from my eyes. Oh how I, how we, needed this!

Still waiting for the call, obviously, and even with this rib break I am keeping it all positive. I have had a lot of tests thrown my way in life and this is just one more...and I will pass it. 

Thanks all for your continued support through this journey to a new life, much love. 

Steve