Thursday, February 7, 2008

I'm such a clutz...

I decided I needed more of a challenge chasing my toddler around so....I went and broke my foot!!! And the sad thing is that I don't even have a good story to go with it. I was walking down stairs and twisted my ankle somehow which threw me down the last couple stairs to my rear! That's it!!! All I know is it hurt sooo bad. Thank the Lord Bill was right there to carry me to the sofa because I couldn't walk on it. And believe me I tried because all I could think of was that I have a baby to take care of...as well as 3 boys, a husband and a household. I just can't be incapacitated! When it wasn't feeling any better and I couldn't walk on it, I decided I better get it checked. (That is, with a little persuasion from my mom also!) So, off we went to urgent care for x-rays to find out I sprained it and the ligament pulled a chunk of bone out with it. Real dainty, huh? So, off to the orthopaedic specialist today who decided I could get away with a "walking boot" instead of a cast, thank goodness!!! Can you believe they didn't even have a pink one??? Sooo, here we are! One way to get some R&R I guess. But I'm already going nuts...I can't sit still too long. My neighbor just brought me some crutches and the doc thinks I'll be able to walk on it a bit in a few days (with the boot of course). So, I know this is little compared to what I know several of you are going through right now, but please pray for my foot's healing and me not going stir crazy, and even more for Bill as he is running the house and kids for a few days along with his work. I say this as he is cleaning up after making dinner for us and getting ready to go to the high school for our meeting with Josh's counselor. What a sport!!!

4 comments:

michelle said...

oh, you poor thing! I will be praying for a quick recovery - how's monday??? :o)
By the way, what took you guys out of beautiful Southern California? I am assuming work, but not sure.
take it easy and rest!
~Michelle

Lauren said...

ouchy, I'm sorry to hear about your foot. I'm glad your hubby and 3 boys are so eager to take care of you! Enjoy the time you can rest. It won't last long. Miss you, Lauren

Kim said...

oh no! I thought I broke my foot with a dresser drawer a month and a half ago and took the trip to the ER at 10:00pm... All I could think about was our stairs and my two year old. Fortunately mine was just a contusion and I was on crutches for a few days - certainly puts our hubbies into overtime! I pray your foot heals quickly and amazes the doctors...

Yuko said...

Welcome to the club! I tore ligaments in my ankle a few years ago as you might remember, and wore that boot for 6 weeks! In that 6 weeks, I threw Billy's birthday party, and attended 2 weddings. You can do it, Sandy! But don't push it too much though. You still need a lot of rest and healthy food. Take care!
Yuko

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