Sneaker Day

This is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice in it and be glad.  I went to my follow up Dr. appointment today.  It went well.  Dr. is very happy with the implant being healed and settled in placement.  My color is good, and the incision looks great.

He said I can wear my sneaker at home but in public wear the boot for three more weeks.  Plus, no more crutches or walker.  Now I can start learning to walk with my regular shoe and being more conscious of my walking, so I don’t limp so much.

This healing journey has taught me so much.  We can’t compare ourselves to others.  How one heals doesn’t mean it’s how I will heal.  What one person faces isn’t what another faces.  As individuals we can face similar situations, but each situation is unique to you.

Therefore, don’t judge someone’s healing process according to yours because each one of us have different situations.

I know acceptance comes from God not people.  My doing doesn’t make me accepted.  I used to volunteer for everything and wear myself out.  I learned after my fourth hip replacement you can’t over do its not blessed because it’s of the flesh it’s works not faith.

It is well with my soul because God’s plan is best for me.  I’m thankful that in this recovery time God opened the door for this blog and it’s reaching people.  I’m thankful for the support I’ve received from family and friends.  Good news is I’m healing and learning through this recovery season.

Have a good day.

Sneaker Day!

Yay! I got to wear my sneaker at physical therapy today.  I have been waiting for this day!  I’m thankful this process is almost over but not yet.  So, I still wait.  I’m enjoying life in the wait.  Everyday something new to experience in ankle recovery.  My ankle is getting stronger and I no longer use the knee scooter, also I’m able to do more and more.

I was thinking about waiting, some have a harder time to wait than others.  I choose to focus on the goal in the end which in this situation is walking pain free.  I’m obeying the Doctor’s orders and the Therapists plan.  No getting ahead of these plans or going rogue.  When I was younger, I would push the pt. boundaries, but I learned the only one who suffered was me.

I put this surgery off for a long time.  Ankle replacements are becoming more common now.  Each one of us have different things we wait on.

Choose to learn while you wait.  Also choose to grow as you wait.  Waiting isn’t punishment it is a process in healing and growth.  Enjoy your wait.