I visited my doctor today and have an update: I am now in a cast, and have been told that I have two more weeks with my foot elevated. He tells me its okay to "work out" but don't put any balancing weight of any kind on my foot. (Ha try to do that!) I'm going to have to try to do something, or else I'll just fade into weakness like my little foot is doing under the restriction of a 90 degree angled cast. The caveat to this is that I can't overdo anything (what are the parameters of overdoing something?) I also learn from his nurse that it is illegal to drive with a cast or a corrective boot on, this was news to me and you do know that I am a rule follower, so now I have to rethink many things I had etched on my schedule for the next several months.
As an aside, I have found out that if I was only 12 (according to the doctor) I would be healed and back walking and running in just a little over 4 weeks, thanks J But on the other side, if I was 85, it would 5 or 6 months before I would be able to walk and such, okay, so now I see my great fortune at being at my special age ::big grin:: Total time for the bones to heal, 6-8 weeks (no weight bearing at all), total time I will be dependent on crutches, 12 weeks. Time when I can begin walking without help is in approximately 3-4 months from the date of injury,,,,, hmm that would be February - March. Of course I am just repeating what the doctor has told me, but I want you to know that I serve a God that is able to do abundantly more than I ask or think. Whether I am healed in 4 weeks or 4 months or somewhere in between, I choose to make my journey one of thankfulness, simplicity, joy and praise.
I am not sure what is going on in the bones inside, but I am learning to go through the emotional cycle pretty quickly these days, so I am now in resolve. There is nothing I can do to make my bones heal quicker, and I wish I could say that not driving and being waited on hand and foot is something that I am reveling in, but it would be a total lie. I know that God uses all sorts of circumstances to bring about change in one's life; I guess this is my vehicle for things that I need to learn. I must take an on-purpose attitude. So, I am going to take this time and begin a book of gratitude, and I am going to record daily what I am grateful for and think on things that edify my spirit and my mind. There are a few books that will help me do this, but more importantly than anything, I'm going to spend some time listening… for that still small voice that is God my savior.
I love you all and appreciate my ladies @ Table 18… Thank you for being who you are in my life.
Make it your BEST day EVER!
Chilon
