Ankle Surgery: Day 3 February 26, 2010

Today the pain when I am not moving at all has been much better.  I was told to elevate for 48 hours and completed that as of this morning.  However, I have kept it elevated for most of the day.  I have toyed around with my pain meds a little, spreading them out as tolerated w/o letting the pain get too far ahead of me. 

It is very sensitive to any movement or anything touching the cast, so I am very careful of that as I am shifting positions or moving around on the crutches.  I can feel where the incision is and am curious as to how big the incision actually is.  It also is beginning to itch a little inside the cast which I am assuming means it is healing some.  Oh yeah, my hamstring and thigh are sore from lugging this big ole splint cast around   But I guess that’s pretty minor.

All in all day 3 has been pretty good.  I am pretty tired and worn out, but overall it has been good.   Thanks for checking in on me, your prayers are always appreciated!

time issue or self-discipline issue? September 22, 2009

pondering cloud pin

Originally uploaded by thetinyfig

As I was reflecting on where my time is spent & where I want to spend it, I found myself thinking yet again that I have to much to do & not enough time. Then I remembered a friend talking about discipline. I now think that it is more of a discipline issue & not time. Don’t get me wrong I could use a couple more hours in the day. So when I wish I had time to do certain things, I am realizing and beging to question whether & take a second look at where my time goes. For example, I would like time to read more often. It is relaxing and refreshing ~ where could I ever find time to add that in? Oh, perhaps I could spend less time playing Farkle on FB (which for the record is not always relaxing) and use that time to read. Do you think sometimes we blame time as our issue when it is really self-discipline?

Hot Stuff June 4, 2009

Roscoe the Pug With Ice Bag On His Head- Miserable in the Seattle Heat

Originally uploaded by zoomar

After talking about Joy not being able to be taken from me, I am getting a chance to put my heart where my mouth is. Over the past couple of days my 8 month old and my 5 year old have been sick. I took one to the doctor on Tuesday and the other had to go Wednesday. Also over the past couple of days our air conditioner decided to stop working. Last night my son didn’t sleep good because he was coughing alot, so I only got a couple hours of sleep. My always laid back hubby who evens out my anxiety was stressed about the AC, etc.

So, here was a chance to decide if I was going give up my joy to this situation. My decision…NO It had to be a concious decision and prayer for me. Joy is my gift from God and I decided not to give it up. Hopefully our AC will be JOYFULLY fixed tomorrow