I'm still alive.....
...of course, my leg is still broken.
Thank you SO much for all your well wishes. They cheered me to no end on those first few dark days - it's the mental challenges more than the physical challenges I struggled with the most.
I have missed this little space, but I am doing everything within my willpower to rest, relax and mend my broken leg/ankle. I've been free of my splint and bandages for 1 week and three days now (not that I am counting). I had my stitches removed (ouchie ow ow big time) - there were alot (two incisions) and they hurt coming out, but I'm happy they are gone. I'm still not walking, my torn ligament is still healing along with my broken bone and the fancy new plate and screws they installed (it hurts just thinking about them!). I have a lovely new brace (yuck - but at least I can take it off for a bath) and three more weeks till I see the doctor again. Cool eh?
Mr. & Mrs. Crutchie are my new friends and I'm making a 'one shoe' fashion statement. The Mister is pleased I can now get two days out of one pair of socks, since he is now formally in charge of doing the laundry.
It took me about a week to get my head in order with this new 'situation' and I will admit I still have some moments when I lose it, but I'm using the time to focus on finishing off some long lost little projects.
The Mister treated me to a new CrossStitcher magazine which came with a free gift. Wicked expensive magazine since it is shipped from across the pond, but I love the free gifts. Seriously, the UK has the BEST craft magazines!
It reminded me of a long lost little project hidden in my bedside table. It only took a few minutes to finish and it was SO rewarding to have them both done. Without being able to do much but lie around, which sounds delightful, it is very unrewarding. At least when you finish washing the dishes you feel like you have accomplished something in your day.
After my ordeal at the doctors office having the stitches removed and being pushed around the dreaded Wal-Mart in a wheel chair gathering bandaging supplies, the Mister treated me to some new yarn! Nothing fancy, just some Caron Simply Soft, which is deliciously soft and inexpensive.
So now, when I'm not stuck upstairs, close to the loo (one bathroom house), I'm outside enjoying the last of the summer evenings....
listening to the kids play, enjoying the cool weather and working a few of these!
I do hope all is well with you, and thank you for stopping by.
If my helpers are willing (i.e. obliging in finding the camera and helping my down the stairs) I hope to be back in this space a little more.
Take care!
Toodles...L x ♥
It hurts while reading those lines. Arg. I hope you are feeling better soon. But meanwhile enjoy the crochet time, the magazine, the yarn treat.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I came to lose your blog on my list - so sorry to hear of your accident and do very much hope that it won't be too long before you are up and about again. The idea of a nice long lie down is all well and good but enforced idleness is not the same thing at all is it?! Hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are getting better and a bit more mobile. So pleased you are managing to chill, and catch up on forgotton projects. I didnt know you had "a "little Leg" LOL, Sorry couldnt resist Louise :-)
ReplyDeleteOuch your leg looks sore but hopefully it is on the mend now - love your work it is fabulous, the colours are superb. You take care now and think positive, you are getting better every day. Big get well hug
ReplyDeleteLots of love
Dorothy
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