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Monday, June 16, 2008

Stella Father's Day 2008

Stella 9 mos






June 16 - Monday-Boot's Off!!!!!!

Finally. I went back to the dr. today and she said I can finally take the boot off. Alan said I should throw it away. I'll wait a few days, then I'll have a burn the boot party! You are all welcome.

Back to work for 4 hours a day at full capacity. I'm so excited to be out of that boot, work seems like a joy. It's going to take a few days of standing for four hours to get used to it, but my doctor says the goal is pain free walking. I agree wholeheartedly.

So we went to Dallas and saw little Stella Saturday. She is growing so fast. She cut her first tooth (upper) and she is crawling, climbing and she is just the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. She (like many other children and animals) is crazy about Alan. He hung out with her Saturday night when her tooth hurt and she couldn't get to sleep, and he was the first one to get her the next morning. When we got ready to leave, Alan handed her over to Jonna, but Stella grabbed for Alan and showed let her mom know she wasn't too happy.

Ok-that's it for today. Happy to be out of the boot.


Saturday, June 7, 2008

Saturday-June 7

Well, the foot is still not at 100 percent. My husband, Alan, thinks it is more like 60 percent right now. The physical therapist still has me in the walking boot, as my gait is not very pretty without it. She says walking all wrong could damage other areas, such as my knee, hip, or back. She really seems to know what she is talking about, so I am listening to her. She has got me doing a few exercises every day, but I have been unable to see her since Wed. My workman's comp hasn't authorized the visits as yet. I have another visit set up for Monday-but we won't know until Monday morning if its approved. If not, then it will be on Wed. She and I both agree that having to wait like this and keep my foot in the boot is just setting me back.

So-I'm a little frustrated that I haven't had more progress in week 10. Wow, its been a long time.

To be normal again, to walk in shoes. Walk the dog. Ride my bike. Can't wait.

This is not just a whinefest. I'm grateful to be off the crutches and out of the cast. I can get around much better in the boot.

Laurie

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Etsy Sales





June 4th


Wow-I woke up this morning to another sale. That's 3 for June so far, and I'm up to 56 sales. It's very exciting.


Here are a few other items from my store.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Back to Work - Slowly

June 3rd

So I went back to work two days ago. I'm limited to 4 hours a day, and I'm only allowed to stand out at the ticket counter for 30 minutes of the 4 hours. I help out in the baggage office, and do our cash deposit at the end of the evening. Basically-busy work.

It has been wonderful to be back and see all my friends and colleagues. Though I had a lot of love and support from all my friends, it is nice to be back to work where I can see them all on a daily basis.

Tomorrow I get evaluated for physical therapy, and the sooner that can get going, the better for me. I'm ready to get my foot back in a shoe, and be able to walk comfortably.

It would be wonderful to take Radar for a walk. It is so sad when I walk outside and she comes up to me and nudges me with her nose, then turns her face to a leash which hangs off a shelf, and noses that next (as if to say, "Come on mom, let's go for a walk").

One exciting event that's happening for me this week-I'm going with 2 other girlfriends on Friday afternoon to see Sex and the City. It's going to be a wonderful movie, I just knowit.

OK-one more thing-I'm promoting my sister-in-law's new etsy store. Check her items out at
http://www.wildfiredesign.etsy.com

Goodnight.