I survivied!

The past 2 weeks have been full (if you haven't read about it on our main page). Before I was injured we had planned to be in Oregon for Christmas. The airlines refused to work with us and we spent a lot of money on our tickets. I was healing faster than we expected, so we took a gamble and kept our travel plans. Take off and landings were not fun, but other than that, it was tolerable. I am getting a little more mobile each day. I still can't hold Addie for very long, but hopefully that will change soon. For the most part my nerve pain is gone. I am probably more grateful for that than anything at this point. I still have quite a bit of dull back pain though.


Today was a turning point... we said goodbye to the hospital bed. I am looking forward to the comfort of my own bed each night. Jon is a trooper and handling things very well. He is supposed to go back to work this week (we are hoping that changes) which may make things very difficult. I would like to thank everyone who has helped out in any way. I have felt the prayers. I know they are helping. I know the blessings I received have helped. I am so grateful for the outpouring of love and support. We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family.

Day #10

Today I walked into the kitchen ALL BY MYSELF. Then with help from Reagan, I made a sandwich. Slowly (and I do mean slowly) I am progressing. Tomorrow I have an appointment with Orthopedics and we'll see how that goes. I am more concerned with getting in and out of the car than anything else. Well, it's time for a Vicodin aka sleepy time...

Soap, Shampoo, and Hot Water!

Today was a GREAT day! I conquered one of my fears since being released from the hospital. With help from Jon I made it upstairs and was able to shower. This was difficult and painful… but TOTALLY worth it. I’m sure everyone within smelling distance would agree.

The physical exertion was so great that afterwards I climbed in my OWN bed and took a glorious nap. Even though it’s no secret I despise our bed (longing for our old, softer king size mattress) the queen was heaven compared to the stiff, plastic twin hospital mattress I have been confined to. I am not complaining. I have appreciated having this bed, but after hours of lying on it… it becomes VERY uncomfortable.

Who knows what tomorrow will bring. For now, I am content knowing I am clean and had a great nap in the comfort of my own bed.