We have a few firefighters and EMT's, as well as a nurse at our church. No need to call 911. :o) Within minutes I had ice on it and young men helping into my van, and an EMT and firefighter assessing the tragedy. No one could determine whether it was broken or not, but shortly after getting home, the swelling had gotten worse and my foot turned a beautiful shade of blue. So, off to the ER we went where the nurse referred to the swelling on my foot as a globe. OK, it really wasn't that big.
X-rays were taken and it was determined my foot was "busted", as the dr. put it. I got a pretty black boot and shiney silver
This morning, Anna, Erika, and Jonathan were disappointed I didn't have a cast for them to draw on, so they have decorated my boot with about 1000 stickers (pictures coming soon).
What a way to start the week. My sale is in about 3 weeks. Hopefully, I'll be done with the
Here are some photos of my foot and me being pitiful in the ER. Enjoy.
Lisa
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Lisa, Lisa, Lisa....
ReplyDeleteHang in there! Count your blessings, at least you can still get around on crutches! I know every mom thinks 3 months of forced bed rest sounds great, but take it from me, it is not. This is like my 6th week on bed rest, with about 10 more to go and it is not as easy as it seems.
Trade ya, okay?
Just kidding.
Praying your foot heals quickly and that you are not in pain for long with it.
When mom has a hard time getting up and down (or isn't supposed to), you have to teach your children to "fetch" for you more often! lol!
hugs,
jerri
Oh, man! That is horrible!
ReplyDeletePrayers for a quick recovery!
Oh girl! Ouch!
ReplyDeleteYou need to write more often - for sure!
Love,
Christine