The Thumbsaver looks like one of those things we ALL should have thought of, but someone else did, and they’ll probably make a mint off of it. I saw it on GeekBrief, and instantly thought of all the thumbs that could have been saved…and the young ears that wouldn’t have heard language they shouldn’t have heard, and the mouths that said words they shouldn’t have said…if they only had this gadget.

(I’m not the handyman in the family, so – no, it wouldn’t be a good Father’s Day gift for me. But maybe for someone else.)

Of course, all those are metaphorical and no one’s neck ever really gets broken.

So, it was odd to hear my dad telling people that my mom “broke her neck” this week. Specifically, she broke the C1 and C2 vertebrae. Surgery went well and she is now in a neck brace for about 3 months. There was no nerve damage, therefore, no paralysis or other things that can happen when vertebrae and the spinal column get messed with.

Healing will be a slow process, but we are thankful for the prayers and love of many, and the healing and power of God.