jennifer, Author at Hopeful Homemaker

Ankle Update

April 23, 2012 jennifer Musings on Life and Beauty

He’s home from the hospital in a cast that reminds me of moon boots because it’s so thick.

The surgery went well. We have a picture of his foot cut open to the joint as proof that this really happened. The discharge orders are much more restrictive than I anticipated…. he can only get up to use the bathroom for several days and can’t even sit up for meals until the end of the week. He’s confined to the house for 7-9 days.

At the moment he’s sleeping peacefully, thanks to pain medication and the lingering traces of anesthetic. I hope this week goes well. Keeping him off the ankle proved to be increasingly difficult leading up to the surgery and the stakes are even higher now. If he puts any weight on it the screw will snap and the surgery will be a failure. I wonder how we’ll keep him from going crazy so he doesn’t make all of us crazy….

I confess I’d convinced myself that the screw would be pretty small. This x-ray kind of makes me cringe.

I feel so bad for him. It’s definitely not fun.
At least it will heal (if he’s responsible). That’s the good news. And I’m a fan of good news.

Jennifer

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Joy, week 16

April 22, 2012 jennifer JOY in 2012

I had a quiet pause in the car on Friday afternoon while I waited for my children to exit their school. I thumbed through my 2012 notebook to review my goals for the year and see where I really stand. It was revealing.

I’ve accomplished some specific things that I set out to do, such as an overnight trip to do some sewing with my sister. There are a great many specific things I haven’t touched yet. The goals for implementing certain changes or habits in my life/home are more humbling because it’s difficult to change. I would like to regroup a little, get back on track. All I need to do that is some quiet time. Anybody have some quiet time for sale?

Seriously, I do feel like I need to refocus, but I’m in the sprinting stage. Life from here to summer will be a blur and I want to do a good job. I’m going to do my very best and remember that in a few weeks we’ll have a major shift in schedule and I can start over in those areas that are lacking.

The week was a good one. I’d sum it up in two words: doctor, soccer. Tonight we had a little birthday party for a friend of mine and the children enjoyed themselves immensely. We laughed and shared stories and enjoyed the utterly perfect weather. A wonderful evening, making me sigh with gratitude for the gift of friendship. Last night we spent an equally enjoyable evening with some old friends. I feel so blessed to know these remarkable people.

I have so much more to say, things that have been floating around in my head all day, but I just dozed off for the 3rd time. We have to get our son to the hospital super early in the morning for his ankle surgery so I think I’d better call it a night.

Have a great week!

Jennifer