Have you ever thought the day was wrong or that it feels like a different day? It’s felt like Sunday for the past seven days.
I “fixed” my tennis elbow issue just like *snap*that. How? Last Sunday I tripped, fell, and fractured my right humerus. I may have damaged the tendons and rotator cuff, too.
Mr. Aitch took me to the ER. X-rays showed a fracture. Went to an orthopedic surgeon, had an MRI, and am waiting to see the surgeon again next week to tell me how long I have to wear this fancy sling. Or if surgery is in my future.
I can’t knit. Can’t sew. Can’t cook, clean, sleep in bed, or do much of anything. I can’t drive either. Training Pepper is on hold. I can’t even get a glass of water by myself. Brushing my teeth is so difficult. I’m typing this left-handed and it’s slow going.
I’m trying to be a good patient but mostly I’m just trying. It’s so hard for me to not be doing something, anything with my hands. I have a long wishlist of books to read in my online library so I should be all set. Well, sorta.
Fortunately, Mr. Aitch has taken over everything to run the house and keep us nourished. He’s excellent with the grill but will soon need to go to the market. Please say a prayer for him. Or two.
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Sorry for the situation! YUCK. It will all come together. A major inconvenience, but hopefully just that. Heal and recover. Love you all! Someone once said, “It will be OK in the end. If it is not ok, it is not the end.” Churchill said: “If you are going through Hell, keep going.”
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I should look on the bright side. I’m learning to do so much more with my left hand. I can also actually read the books rather than listen to them. Mr. Aitch is expanding his cooking skills, especially how to get a meal on the table.
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Everybody wins! Well, something like that…….. glad you are all recovering and adapting!
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Oh no!! You’re like me in that we are always doing something with our hands while sitting.
Do you have a subscription to the NYT games page on your iPad? You can do crosswords and such with your left hand on your iPad. It is I think $15 per year. It is my treat to myself. Worth every penny.
I sincerely hope you’re not in too much pain.
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Thanks. Not really pain, more discomfort. I can get the WSJ crosswords using Across Lite.
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Well, this is not a post where I can hit the “like” button! My thoughts and prayers for you and Mr. Aitch as you navigate this setback. Keep us posted –
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Thank you!
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I’m glad you’re trying to see the silver lining. I was thinking about you yesterday, and how it would make me nuts to not be able to knit, crochet, etc. Thank the Goddess for Kindles, at least I could read. I’m a terrible patient, wish I could give you some advice there. I suppose drinking is out of the question?
As for Pepper, there are a lot of things you can still do – teach her to catch a treat, that just involves tossing them into her mouth and saying yes when she catches one. Toss treats down the hall and make her run off energy. Work on the woof and shush thing. I feel like I should practice one armed with Maverick now so I can give you more hints.
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Oh goodness. Hope you recover soon and can get back to enjoying crafting again. I get pretty crabby when I don’t get to knit.
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I know what being sidelined feels like. But it will end. The ache will take a while but you will be good as new. Hope you feel wonderful very soon!
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You certainly do! 😘 Thank you.
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