Jan 23 2008
Miss Graceful
Not this woman. I write from my hospital room, having had surgery on my broken ankle this morning. It happened Monday afternoon…
I was walking out to the garage with several packages of meat to put in the freezer. Unknown to any of us, some mops had fallen over just on the other side of the door, and were lying on the floor. As I stepped into the garage I tripped over the mops, and down I went, chicken and all. I knew instantly that the pain was indicative of something serious, so I yelled for Bill. Thankfully he was home, because he was scheduled to work to second shift instead of his normal day. He called 911, and before long I was in an ambulance heading for the hospital. I honestly thought they’d tape my ankle, and send me home with instructions to take it easy.
Three hours after I arrived in ER, the doctor came in to tell me what he saw on the x-ray. I broke both my tibia and fibula, and would need surgery. I was admitted last night, and had surgery this morning. I can’t put weight on my foot for six weeks! After six weeks, I’ll still have to wear a boot, but will be able to take it off to drive short distances. No driving for six weeks. ARGH! I live in an area with no decent mass transit, so this means I’ll either have to depend on friends, or just stay home.
I always knew I belong to a great homeschool support group, but am finding out just how wonderful everyone is. (It’s really just confirming my belief that this is the best homeschool group ever, and that they’re friends who can be counted on not just in fair weather). I’ve had numerous offers for food, housecleaning help, rides to the store, and taking Dennis to some of our group activities.
I’ll be counting on Dennis to help a lot too, and have faith in him that he’ll be good at it. He said yesterday that he’ll get out of doing school while I’m recuperating, but I pointed out that since we can’t go anywhere we’ll have plenty of time for extra school work. I was kidding of course.
The laptop is saving my sanity while I’m here in the hospital, and I suspect it will do the same at home. I do wish that if this had to happen, it would have happened in summer. This time of year is our most beautiful weather, and I’m going to miss out on a lot of great outdoor time. Oh, poor me.
“This time of year is our most beautiful weather”
Would it be wrong of me to gather some evil pleasure from this, while I sit in my frozen wasteland, unable to travel any distance due to the weather… just a little?
Seriously, I’m sorry this happened to you. How sucky to be so immoble! Gah! But, there really is a bright side. Think of all the reading and crafting you can do! You have an excuse to get out of cooking, laundry.. anything that requires standing at all. Go you!
Bless you heart! Oh, Honey I’m so sorry. Hope all goes well!
I can’t believe you broke your ankle that bad. I’m so sorry, I know what a drag it is to be immobile and have to depend on others for the things you are so used to doing yourself.
I guess this is a time when Mom has to take care of Mom.
Sometimes when we get a little over worked and over stressed, life will come in and give you a “time out” whether you think you are ready for one or not.
Good Luck! Keep us posted on your recovery when you can.
{{{Hugs}}} again. Hey, maybe it was the new glasses affecting your depth perception! :^)
I never thought of that. I’m not clumsy, it’s the optometrist’s fault :-).
Oh, no! I’m so sorry to hear you’re hurt. But, pain or no, it’s a wonderful way to find out what a good support system you have. Heal fast!
OH! NO~! I am sorry to hear about your leg~! blessing to you and your family!