Looking forward to today

Barry called from Miami...they did, indeed, come home from Costa Rica! It's nice to know that this was the kind of vacation they did not want to end - always a good sign.

Up early this morning to go back to WW. I know the cast weighs about 3½ pounds...and realize I've probably gained a pound or two (no exercise...lots of sitting...watching my muscles turn to mush...sigh)...but I do want to be back there and continue to my goal. Good friends are there to help in case I have any trouble getting in, manuevering around, etc. It will be good to be back.

Then this afternoon it's another mah jong day! Some of the group decided to have a game afternoon, so I'm in! I was a bit rusty playing on Wednesday...so today should be better. Maybe I'll even "mah jong" today!!

Early to rise...

I kept waking up in the night thinking about things. First, how scary it is, knowing how quickly life can change. A friend's daughter and son-in-law were involved in a serious accident last Saturday...I learned of it last nite and they've been on my mind ever since. The "kids" are both in the hospital, with family nearby. My thoughts are with them....

This situation has reminded me to be grateful for the health and well being of those I love...and to put aside the minor inconveniences of life that occur along the way. While I've been caught up in the details of how things have changed for me, albeit temporarily, with my broken foot, it really is just an inconvenience along the way....

Take care, all.

Getting around

After my outing yesterday I'm ready to roll! I made arrangements to play MahJong with friends tomorrow - can even drive from my garage right into the host's garage without having to manuever through any ice/snow/rain/slush! I can hardly wait - I haven't played in over a month.

My mom came out and helped me get the recycling together to take to drop-off tomorrow. It's been nearly 2 months since I last took the recycling in, and our garage can't take much more! Now the Rendezvous is full...so I'll drop it off before heading to MahJong. Life is good - LOL = recycling AND MahJong all in one day! That's busier than I've been in 4 weeks!

Speaking of which...my foot is much improved and I'm able to walk on the heel of my left foot with the assistance of one crutch (sometimes two...). It feels good to be getting around a little better and I'm really thankful for everyone's help.

It's a great day

Thanks to my favorite big brother, Terry! He arrived this morning to help me see what I could do for myself in getting out of the house and graciously packed my necessary stuff in the car...rode to town with me...and helped me get groceries. How wonderful to be outside again! Thank you, Terry!!!

All of this getting out made me think that I need to find out about handicapped parking access at the MDE. Since I have a handicapped permit...and assuming there must be parking access near/under the building...I could actually go to the office! Keep your fingers crossed everyone!

Snow...snow...snow

It's snowing out all right, and I'm here on the couch with a nice, fat cat purring away without a care in the world. Well, ok, his only care is that I continue to fill up the food and water dishes, and provide him with a clean box. He's just so sweet...his head is on my arm and he'll soon be asleep.

I continue to make progress with the crutch-walking. Last nite I slept without my air cast, and the rest was so much better than I've had in ages. Unfortunately, the velcro on the cast is very loud, and I have to put the boot on (and off..) if/when I get up in the nite. Hopefully the ripping sound of the velcro won't awaken Kevin in the nite.

Also hoping the snow quits soon - I'd like for Kevin to be able to get home tonite - and for Erin to be able to get to GR for the Griffins' game.

Weekend's Here!

The weekend's here...but it sounds like the snow will be, too. Guess I'm glad that I don't have to get out into it, but I sure wish I could...

I've discovered that walking with crutches is much slower than getting around on my scooter. However I'm determined to use the scooter only when I need to carry something, or trying to do something in the kitchen. Somehow I bent my toes a bit too much today and have a small amount of pain...sure hope I didn't do anything to affect the hardware in there.

All in all it's been a good week. The kids are off to Costa Rica on vacation...Erin "aced" her exam (good job!!)...Kevin and Erin have a concert tonite in GR and then they'll finish the weekend with some Venture training. Whew! Income taxes are done...and I'm on the task of cleaning out some of the office drawers (why or why do I keep so much paper?). So glad I have a shredder that's ready for a work-out!

I walked (well, almost)!

It's been 2 weeks since surgery....and Dr. Buchanan originally said no weight bearing for 2-4 weeks.....then when I saw him last week, he said "2 weeks after surgery"...and that's today!!

So...I gave it a little try in the kitchen. Two crutches - 1 air cast - minimal weight on my left heel - and I took a few tentative "steps" around the kitchen - with no pain!!

That's all the exercise for now - don't want to overdo - but it was a very encouraging session. Yea!!!!!