Another Broken Finger

What are the chances that one would break the exact same finger she broke a few months ago? Pretty good if your name is Cambry!

Last Friday, I was mowing all afternoon and then did some work in the garden. All of a sudden, I saw a somewhat familiar car barreling down our driveway, although I couldn't figure out exactly who it was. When I realized it was my Aunt Mary, several things went through my mind: Why is she coming here? Shouldn't she be in school? Maybe she took a personal day? Nope! She was bringing Cambry home from school.

Apparently, Cambry had slammed a heavy metal door on her previously broken finger during recess. They had tried calling me, but of course, I was outside. I guess that's one of the perks of a small school - a relative works there and everyone knows she's a relative, so they let her transport Cambry home!

It didn't look real bad, and I wasn't even going to take her in. But I decided to call the doctor anyway - he thought we should have it looked at. Yes, it is broken again - one little crack right down the middle of the top bone. Luckily, no stitches this time, and it will heal quickly. Cambry's quite a trooper - despite a little bit of complaining about her fingers being taped together!

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