Today has been a hard day...and it's just getting started. I'm very happy to have one week behind me. Now 5 to go on crutches and months to go before the chance of a normal life (on the right side anyway). I'm feeling pretty down though to be honest. The first few days I was still recovering from the surgery. I am still of course, but now at times I am so frustrated that every trip to the bathroom is like a grand event. And the celebrations in PT are so small...it freaks me out that lifting my foot 10 inches off the ground is a milestone. But then again, I am on the road to a better life.
Autumn is my absolute most favorite season. The crisp cool air, the colors of the leaves, I love to drink it all in. This week I've spent most of my days on the couch with small trips out into my neighborhood. I am grieving the bike trips, hiking, etc that normally fill these days. I miss leaving on a whim to chase a new adventure. My mom is coming back next week with a wheelchair so maybe I'll be albe to get out a bit more.
On the bright side, I haven't changed a single diaper all week!! First time in almost four years. Now that is something to smile about:)
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3 comments:
hahaha, you see every cloud!!!
It is a tortureously?? slow process, and they'll defo be times you want to snap your crutches in half... in the end I began to hate the clatter of mine as I arrived anywhere, as I got faster I started to sound like some psycho granny on the run ! Keep hold of your humour, it'll be your best friend right now!
Lousa,
You are good fun and good "company". I had a little setback today. I was sound asleep on the couch and my dogs started barking because a neighbor was knocking on the door. I was so startled that I jumped up and ran for the door while still attatched to the ice machine and without my crutches. The cord to the game ready yanked me backwards and all my weight shifted onto my bad leg. Then I cried. But, hours later it's seems to be fine.
I had my surgery on the 5th, and you are right, the one perk is not having to change diapers. I have three kids under 7 and the hardest part is not being able to do all the things I normally would for them. I have to sit on the sidelines while everyone else is taking care of my children. I am however very thankful that I have people that are willing to help.
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