Four weeks down, four to go.

And then I read

“Be joyful though you have considered all the facts.” Wendell Berry

The challenge now is getting my strength back. I have stretches to do to strengthen my legs, knees and ankle, but overall getting my strength back to where it was previously is a daunting challenge. One morning I did too much and did not even read during my afternoon nap. Just plain fell asleep from exhaustion. VERY unlike me!

I find it difficult to pace myself. Then gravity convinces me to go sit down, elevate and ice my foot. Yikes. I was never so aware of the pull of gravity than after foot surgery! Two plates, nine screws and ZOWIE that knows how to ache!

I am trying to remain joyful even in the face of this long recovery. I had planned to learn a little origami, but so far if I get energy to be up and about I just want to help take some of the responsibilities of running the household off of Bob. Balance? not so much.

Stitches are out. Steri strips are off. Rubbing Aquaphor into the incision. Trying to be a good girl. That only works sometimes.

The surgery is over. The healing has begun. Before I know it I will be up and at ’em. For now, I will do my best to be joyful to sit and do what I can from the chair.