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Carol, you can take the right boot off and drive!
Instead when Dr. Franklin entered, he said the X-rays were great and
You may take both boots off!
I was thrilled! I had to wait a few days for the pain opiate to get out of my system to drive, and I switched to Tylenol Eight Hour for pain. I used my families' bins to pack up my car. My brother drove behind me and unloaded the car since I use a walker now.
I had seen dog Ziggy twice since the accident. Once Sandra (who graciously kept him over 45 days) brought him to the nursing home, and another time I saw him in a doggie park.
After several days getting settled--things like figuring out how to take a shower safely, getting the handicapped permit for my car, getting groceries, starting vigorous physical therapy at home to unfreeze and mobilize my feet, I missed Ziggy.
I called Sandra and invited her to bring Ziggy back and have dinner with me. Now I cheated! I bought dinner in because I don't stand to cook too much yet. Sandra is such a great new friend from my new church here. Imagine doing that for someone--keeping their dog! Apparently Ziggy was fun for them and they had recently lost a dog.
Ziggy and I love being together. He wants to walk farther than I am capable of walking, and he needs to adjust to short trips.
Today a Facebook friend suggested I just take him to a doggy park. Will do. I can sit and he can roam!
So glad to see that you are home and reunited with Ziggy! You sure have been through an ordeal! I pray that your body continues to heal and gain more strength!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your prayers and support, Georgene. I have new input for the dissertation since living at a nursing home for 19 days. The LORD works in mysterious ways!
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ReplyDeleteSeveral weeks later I am on my third round of antibiotics and I still need help for my left foot. See pictures on Facebook LIKE page for this blog.
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ReplyDeleteTwo years later and Ziggy and I are both senior citizens doing well. Yesterday he accompanied me on a Huntsville, Alzheimer’s Association Wall. A girlfriend and her dog also went with us.
ReplyDeleteCurrently on a campaign to get my car fixed so it will last a long time—only 112,000 miles now—and to consolidate credit cards. In seven months I will have no car payments!
Perhaps by the end of 2018 my book, Getting Through the Dark Days of Caregiving, will be out. Decided on a book rather than a dissertation!
Two years later and Ziggy and I are both active senior citizens! Signing a two year lease at my great apartment. Can get out of it if I break a hip or something like that.
ReplyDeleteGod is good and has blessed you so much!
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