whats going on

What an adventure the past few months have been. The Saturday before Halloween I slipped on our front porch steps and I ended up breaking my ankle. Which meant I had to have surgery (yikes!) I now have 7 screws and a plate in my foot permanently. This has been quite an ordeal, and it made me realize how lucky (and loved) I am. From Dave, my parents, other family, church and neighbors.

I know I can always count on Dave- but we also know that I am stubborn and like to do things myself and don't like to ask for help. Dave has really stepped up- with making the house clean, cooking meals, running errands, and taking me places even if he didn't want to go. I am so thankful to have someone like him in my life.

My Parents, came up for the surgery and then my mom came back a week later to stay with me when Dave had to go back to work. I am so lucky that God gave me them. I am truly blessed that they are in my life. They have always been there for me and for that I am grateful.

My church families (this include Cassidy UMC and Arcola UMC) I got so many cards from Cassidy and it really made my day to read the cards and little notes that people wrote me. It was always a bright spot in my day. Arcola brought meals, the youth group sent me flowers and the church also made me a prayers and squares quilt (that hasn't left my side). Co-workers moved meetings to my house so i wouldn't have to get out of the house and all the rides that people have offered and still offer.

Our neighbors have been awesome! Dave works nights so when he leaves Peyton still needs to be walked one more time. Our neighbors have really helped out with this. That has been a true blessing that I haven't had to worry about (even though I miss taking Peyton out!)

The one thing that disappointed me through this whole process is that I had to stop all my work out routines. It's kind of hard to run and exercise when you can't put any weight on your foot. I have been working so hard to lose weight since April and I was finally seeing some good results. I was afraid that with the surgery I would gain some weight back- and that was NOT OK! It is so easy to put weight on and SO HARD to get it off. Since April I have lost 40 lbs and I even lost some weight during this whole ordeal, so that made me happy, but I am itching to get back to the gym for a normal routine.

I still have a ways to go. I start Physical Therapy next week and that will go on for the next 4 weeks and then I will be DONE. There IS a light at the end of the tunnel and I am so close. Heres to hoping the last month of this goes as fast as the first 2!