Ankle update

Another huge praise my ankle is actually finally starting to feel normal. I don't usually need the brace at all. The pain is not everyday anymore. And the other day we went to the beach and I walked barefoot a long way before I felt any pain. Yipee!!! I think the surgery was worth it after all.

-Becky

Ankle update

Hello! I just got back from waiting over an hour at my orthopedic doctor. The healing is going well. I have 2-3 more weeks in a hard cast (I got a new one put on today.) Then I go into a walking boot. The first 2 weeks of that I still have to use crutches. So that is 4-5 more weeks on crutches. But the worst part (I did not know this) is that I can not drive until I am fully walking on walking boot (no crutches) and have had 1-2 weeks of physical therapy. So I can not drive for at least 5 weeks, possibly more. YIKES!!! That I was not expecting.

So it is a praise the healing is going well. It is also a praise that so far everything is going smoothly with getting Josh, Jason, & me the rides we need. Also a praise that all our food shopping has been getting done, as well as all our errands.

But I am a bit upset that I can not drive for at least 5 more weeks. That puts me to the third week of June. At least Jason will be done with gym and co-op at the end of May. Then I only have to worry about rides for Joshua to and from school. And Jason to doctor every other week.

It is not the end of the world.

Please pray that my job is ok with me not going back for 5 more weeks. I was not planning on being out that long (it has been 5 weeks since I have been at work as it is.)

Also pray for blessings for all those helping us:
My mom, Scott, Leighann, my aunt Donna, my grandma, my brother Eric, Laura, Monica, Cindy, Joanna, Brian, Gerri, Samantha, and everyone else.

-Becky

proud of myself and prayer requests

Although I think I may have overdone it, I am proud of myself because today I spent all day downstairs. I did dishes (in a chair.) I got my own breakfast, lunch, and snack. I also made dinner (tacos.) My mom did have to help with that a bit. And I went to Josh's soccer game. This was great because he got to be goalie again. I didn't have my camera, but at least I got to see it.

I am in a bit more pain now (which is why I think I may have overdone it), but I feel accomplished.

Of course this pales in comparison to a day in my life when I am not on crutches, but it was a good day for me now since I am on crutches.

Continue to pray for blessings for my mom, stepfather, sister, and brothers, who are all really picking up the slack and doing what I can't (especially my mom!) Please also pray we all stay healthy at this time as well.
Also pray for blessing for all my friends and extended family who are also helping in one way or another. Especially Leighann, Monica, Cindy, Joanna, Brian, Gerri, & Eileen who are all helping drive Jason & Joshua to and from school and co-op. Pray for a hedge of protection around there vehicles as they drive my boys to and from activities.

Thanks for all your prayers! I am off to bed now.

-Becky

I am recovering

I am at my mom's recovering from my surgery. Thanks for all the prayers! -Becky

I am having surgery and some venting

I will be having surgery on my ankle. It is scheduled for April 16th. I am scared, but mostly worried as it is hard enough to parent with two good ankles.

My kids have me so stressed out.

Jason has some special needs (he was born with), and he has some environmental stuff (his dad and I not being together, all the back and forth, my stress, etc.), but he also manipulates me. It is very hard to tell which is which and deal with each accordingly. I do not want to discipline him for something that he can't control (i.e. being overstimulated and needing a break), yet at times I think he uses that to get his way. AHHHH!!!

I feel like I am drowning. I don't know what to do.

Here is my ideal:
a week long vacation without kids to
2 days to clean entire house
3 days visiting a dear friend I miss very much
2 days resting and reading

Then I want a personal supernanny to live with us after that, a Christian one at that.

But instead I will have surgery and hope that my kids don't get any more out of control.

The good news is that I am having surgery, there is hope my ankle will not be in so much pain after it heals, and I do not have any out of pocket expenses (yet.)

Please keep me in prayer, especially on April 16th when I will have the surgery. Also pray for my mom who is so busy yet still helps me so much!

-Becky

update

I saw my doctor Tues. and even he is unsure as to whether surgery will bring me a great improvement on my ankle. So he sent me for an MRI. I had it Wed. evening. (FYI DO NOT BRING YOUR TIRED KIDS WITH YOU TO GET AN MRI, TRUST ME!) I am going back to the doctor on Tues. at 2:20 so my doctor can decide about the surgery. I will post more about that on Tues.

-Becky

Prayer Request

Two years ago on Feb. 14, 2007 I slipped and broke my right ankle. It never healed properly and it still hurts almost daily. It is not excruciating pain, just annoying. It also limits some of the things I can do (sitting on floor playing a certain way, etc.)
I finally got the place where I fell to agree to pay the $15,000 surgery bill to have a pin put in. Now my dilemma is should I really have the surgery. My own doctor said there is a 50% chance that I will still be in slight pain. Some people I have talked to say the pin is great, they are fine. Others regret having had a pin and want it removed.

So I am in prayer about what to do. I have an appointment with my doctor on Tues. at 2:50pm.

If I have the surgery it means 3 months of being in a cast (hard, then soft.) Which means no driving for me. Also I will be unable to work (but I am getting money to cover my cost of living.)

If I do not have the surgery I will still get the money, as it is for pain & suffering not the actual surgery, so I really am unsure what to do. I would hate to spend $15,000 and 3 more months of my life to feel the same as I do now. But I also would like to feel better than I do.

Please pray that I clearly see what God wants me to do and if He wants me to have the surgery when I should do so (April or Sept.) Thanks!

-Becky

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