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  1. I’m glad it was not worse.

    Look at it in a positive way. Now you have more time to write…

    Praying for your recovery!

  2. I know how you felt, Maria Grace. I had my own “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” in 2014 when I tore my ACL. I was so grateful for my husband and caring neighbors who helped me get around (especially for the loaned walker-I was a disaster waiting to happen on crutches). I hope you have a smooth recovery. Maybe these things are sent to give us a gratitude check! I know it helped me focus on the blessings. And now you have some more time to write… (Just don’t forget to elevate!) 🙂

  3. Oh yes, I broke my toe and was on crutches and had to go to work with them! Who knew how important one toe was for balance! Steps up to the office building were just another accident waiting to happen! My husband and family were great as were my co-workers. I wish you a speedy recovery! I guess all talk of the plot ended…?

  4. Sigh. I’ve been living with the necessity of asking for help many times daily since I became ill 14 years ago with what has been diagnosed by various physicians as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Addison’s disease, etc. My current doctor has narrowed it to a specific genetic mutation that results in chronic pain syndrome. Taking eight methadone pills per day keeps the pain at a 3/10; without meds, I was at a solid 8 verging on 9. I’m very grateful for the meds which have returned me to a semi-normal person, but one who still needs significant help on a daily basis. So from age 36 to 50, I have learned to ask for help with pouring hot water from the kettle into my teapot daily, and sometimes help with simply walking across the living room. It has not been easy. I’ve learned, though, to accept help and to be grateful for it (most of the time).

    The hard part is the effect on our kids. The older two remember me when I was an active and “fun” Mom…while the two younger ones only remember me as being sick. I’m not sure which is worse.

    So I pray a speedy and complete recovery for you, and at least a sprained ankle doesn’t interfere with writing (much). 😉

    Warmly,
    Susanne 🙂

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