2 weeks post op

Oct.14, 2013
Well, I made it through the weekend while my husband was away serving at a Christian retreat. I'm so glad he was able to go! Nick, you are a hero in my book. Thank you for taking such good care of me while dad was away~ when I say I couldn't have done this without you, believe it wholeheartedly.

Over the last few days, I've felt less depleted; emotionally and physically. I haven't cried in a few days so that's a positive! I was literally beginning to scare myself with how dark my mood was~ how useless I felt and how negative my outlook. There is good news on the horizon! On Thursday, I get this 8lb soft cast removed (a soft cast is made of plaster and bandages to allow for the swelling that is most certainly going on down there) and, God willing, it will be replaced by something lighter and more comfortable. Before that cast change, the doctor will remove the sutures and staples that are on both sides of my ankle (about 4-5" long each, I think). I'll take pictures of that momentous occasion and will post pics on Thursday afternoon so if you plan on following on that day, be forewarned. I think it's going to be pretty hideous but, at this point, it's one step closer to walking again.
The retreat by husband went to? I'm slated to attend the ladies weekend from this Thursday evening to Sunday evening. They are long, emotional, beautiful, exhausting, wonderful days and I have thought of little else since this surgery. How can I go? How can I not? Well, I put my faith in God this morning and will go unless the doctor thinks it's just a terrible idea at my appointment. So if you pray, please pray that Thursday morning brings good reports from the surgeon and that my stamina and energy will be sufficient through the weekend. Be blessed. ~Amy