self-care
A lesson learned: stop multitasking
After returning from my quarterly trip to my parents to cook for them, I am noticing a huge change in my demeanor my first morning back to work. I am not exhausted. I don’t feel overwhelmed. Well, that is, no more overwhelmed than I normally do! What was different on this trip? I felt the…
Read MoreWeek 8: Working with a broken ankle
This is it. I’m done. No more ankle updates. I am in two shoes and walking without crutches. For those of you that might be reading this series because you recently broke your ankle, even though I’m upright and wearing shoes, I have a long recovery ahead of me. You can expect your leg to…
Read MoreWeek 7: Working with a broken ankle
This series is going to end soon, I promise! I’m sitting in my local Starbucks for the first time since August. How I love the smell of a coffee shop! I don’t recognize the group that’s here today. I’m usually a morning regular. The view is amazing and I have my leg propped up. It’s…
Read MoreWeek 6: Working with a broken ankle
This week was full of highs and lows. I was thrilled to learn that my fractures were completely healed and my cast was coming off. As I sat in the doctor’s office, I imagined my beach walks, cooking in the kitchen, walking to the bathroom, standing in the shower, wearing PANTS. As I left in…
Read MoreWeek 5: Working with a broken ankle
I’ve been dreaming about walking almost every single night. I’m taking that as a sign that I’m about to have that happen. Week 5 has brought me to a place of hope. Physically, I’m hopefully healing. I’m really hoping to get out of this cast a week from today and into a boot. Something about…
Read MoreWeek 4: Working with a broken ankle
Well, I’m out of the depression I was in last week. I got the news that I was still in the clear for surgery, even though my break had moved a little bit. I got a bright, shiny new red cast and it feels like a vice on my leg. The good news is that…
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