Thursday, January 18, 2018

The Dr. Office we drove to this morning is fairly close to where we live and the traffic was light.  We learned that we live in an area of diverse ethnicity and were the only Caucasian folks in the office aside from one other man.  That was interesting.  All went well and the Dr. said I could choose between a boot or a regular cast that would be changed out for a boot in about three weeks.  My preference would be for the physician to make a recommendation as to what he thought would be best, but he wouldn’t commit and left the decision to me.  Since I have always been nervous about ever having a restricting cast that might be too tight, set at an uncomfortable angle, and inaccessible for scratching itches, I chose the boot and then wondered if it was supportive enough.  Oh, well, it’s on now.  There were also x-rays taken this morning that showed no break to the tailbone, just bruising; so that is good.  I will return to the Dr. once a week for at least three weeks to have the healing progress monitored. 

Maneuvering on crutches is HARD and exhausting.  I’ll be eternally grateful to the kind neighbors who brought over a wheelchair for me to use last night.  It is small, lightweight, and easy to get around in.  It was such a blessing in getting out to the car and into the Dr. office.  It will allow me to be much more independent, especially while Glade is in the temple.  Trying to get up and down our apartment stairs is so awkward and unsafe.  I'm going to just stay here and not go out!!!!

Glade went to Safeway for a couple of things after the Dr. appointment and then went to the temple for the mid-day shift.  I just sat around with my foot up and tried not to be bored!!

One of our Home Teachers came over this evening and helped Glade give me a Priesthood blessing.  I am just so happy and grateful that the break is stable and didn’t require surgery and that I didn’t break a hip or a hand.  There are blessings even in our hardships. 

The work in the temple is pretty slow right now and there weren’t very many patrons today.  That helps me to not feel guilty about not being there, but it is concerning for the temple presidency who have worked so hard to make sure preparations have been made for the crowds of people they have anticipated coming during these last two months.  But people still have families to take care of, callings to fulfill, jobs to go to, long distances to travel, winter weather, and terribly challenging traffic issues to face.

Here is my cute boot!  I'll get a better photo tomorrow.   Good Night, Everyone!  Love and hugs to you all!