Word of the Year | 2013

by | Jan 16, 2013 | Family | 4 comments

Kate Eschbach Photography-Grace

I’ve been planning on sharing my word of the year today for a little while.

Now, I find it absolutley ironic that I am announcing the my 2013 word of the year is grace.

Last week, when the entire family was sharing germs and we couldn’t quite get past runny noses and upset stomachs, I wrote “dance like no one is watching” on the chalkboard.

Well, last night, I was photographing a company party – the company I used to spend my 8-5 at (Praise God for precious opportunities to connect with forever friends!). As my time was up, I sat down at a table to get a few last shots of the dance floor.

A friend came up to me and asked me to dance – and we tore up the dance floor for approximately 15.6 seconds. And then my elbow, my bootie and the floor made a swift introduction to one another. All I could think was, “Dear Lord, please tell me my no one saw that dance move or my undergarments. Amen.” Remember ladies, jitterbug and hosiery just do not mix. Goodness gracious.

I spent this morning at Urgent Care and will be seeing an orthopedic surgeon tomorrow.

I have an elbow radial head fracture. Awesome.

And without further introduction – there it is:  Grace.

Calm {2012}

Grace {2011}

Trust {2010}

Overshadowed {2009}

Available {2008}

Yup, we are having a redo word.

Apparently, I could use a redo on grace 🙂

Have a blessed day!

Kate

4 Comments

  1. Sara at Saving For Someday on January 16, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    Nooooooooo! My first thought in reading this when I got to the part where you fell was “I hope she didn’t break her camera.” Is that awful of me? I really am concerned for your well-being but I’m sure you’ll figure out how to keep shutterbuggin’ in your fancy cast. I hope it’s just a cast you’ll need.
    Feel better soon, my friend!

  2. tina moore on January 17, 2013 at 8:02 am

    Ugh. So sorry!! My Mom broke a wrist, two fingers, and her nose in her falls over the summer. The wrist was the only part that needed surgery, and it’s as good as new now. I pray your surgery, if I’m right in understanding that’s what’s needed, is just as successful.

  3. Kelly on January 17, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Oh, no Kate! I am so sorry to read this! I will be thinking about you and praying for you for healing…I guess the only good thing is maybe that it’s January and there’s usually not too full of a schedule so you’ll be able to rest more. Take it easy and get those kids on a cleaning schedule 😉
    Last summer on vacation in Colorado we went tubing and I managed two separate tubing somersault sessions (I thought I was going to drown!) and after the tubing fiasco, we went bowling where I did a great big free fall onto the bowling alley… I was lucky though, only some big bruises from three accidents that day (and one seriously bruised ego!)