Judy's Photoblog
As comfortable as possible...
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 30 August 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
In June, 2004, we drove from Florida to our daughter's in New Jersey for a two-week visit. An hour after arriving, I missed one of the steps and fell, shattering my ankle. Surgery followed for a 7" plate, 7 pins, and two 2" screws, and no weight-bearing ordered for 4 months. I couldn't take the stairs. so our daughter & son-in-law gave us their master bed/bath for the duration our visit. We managed very well, with much credit given to our son-in-law. He's a gem, but that's one heck of a way to get to know your inlaws!
The wheel chair and crutches became standard equipment; a recliner was moved to allow me access to the family room computer. You name it, they made me as comfortable as possible. Therapy 3x/week all summer and finally in September another surgery to remove the 2" screws, and we were allowed to drive home.
Belle is happy on Dad's lap here, and Susan is visible through her kitchen window, while other guests were having fun in the pool.
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---~--- Philippians 4:13 'We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.' ... <*}}}><
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Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
That's no way to spend a holiday kiddo. You look pretty happy in this picture regardless of the shattered ankle. But then you have always rolled with the punches.
30 Aug 2009 5:25am
@Marion: God gave us a sense of humor to exercise, not to sit upon, right? <grin>
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
this looks like realaxing place to be,i hope there are no side effects for your ankle now?You look radiant and rosy,you are a strong woman to endure that pain!:)
30 Aug 2009 6:32am
@tyan: Yes, there are side effects, going down stairs is a challenge, but I can walk on it. I can also tell when we're about to have bad weather. :D
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
I know about your love for your family, it is in every photo, it is in every smiles even when hurt...I love this togetherness, it's beautiful and comforting x
30 Aug 2009 7:05am
@Lorraine: Some things about aging are no fun, but the benefits of looking back over things we've survived is great.
God is good!
Mhélène from Paris, France
Oh I see...very comfortable and ..;as always happy ..;a superb photo !
30 Aug 2009 8:21am
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Well.....without your story I wouldn't have noticed!!!!! You both look so cheerful, so happy! And...so comfortable!
30 Aug 2009 9:35am
@Japanalia: Normally I don't sit with my leg on the arm of the chair. *smile*
Later that summer I could soak my leg in the pool, but no swimming. :(
Barbara from Florida, United States
An incredible story, to realize you traveled all that way and then this happens.
Pins, screws, nuts, and bolts sound too painful to smile but there you 3 are with your trademark cheerful smiles.
Making access to the computer comfortable as well really added pampered to being well taken care of by family.
Belle and Mike are keeping a close eye on you too.
Hopefully you do not have any lasting effects from the break.
30 Aug 2009 12:41pm
@Barbara: It was not fun when it happened, but the bonding that took place that summer was a bonus.
Mike kept busy doing odd jobs around the house and yard, painted the family room, etc.
When he was busy, Charlie was the one checking up on me. It's a summer we look back on fondly.
As I replied to Tyan, my ankle is a good barometer and it doesn't like going down steps. :D
Betty from Phillipsburg, United States
I'm amazed at your wonderful smile, Judy! What an ordeal! Your daughter and son-in-law are wonderful people! That's a summer to remember!
30 Aug 2009 2:00pm
@Betty: Yes, there are lots of good people in your state! :D
A summer to remember for sure!
susan from United States
I have to wonder what kind of pain meds they had you on, cause you look awfully happy here!!! your daughter and son-in-law sound like gems, to make you as comfortable as possible thru this situation.....glad it was in the past!!
30 Aug 2009 6:52pm
@susan: Just the red wine you saw in the glass on the table ... <grin>
I'm with you - glad it's in the past!
MJ from Delaware, United States
I agree with all the rest... your smile tells the story of how much family means in your lives....Everything happens for a reason or a season.....thank you for sharing
30 Aug 2009 8:31pm
@MJ: Thanks, MJ ... you're so right on the "reason or a season". ... <*}}}><
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
What a way to spend a holiday! :( But, you got to know your in-laws very well! (grin) Well you look happy even though I'm sure in pain and it sounds like you had a wonderful time despite the accident! ;) All of you look quite comfortable, all right!
30 Aug 2009 10:12pm
@Magda: Thanks, Magda, and yes, it was a wonderful time in spite of everything. xx
@john4jack: Thanks, Jack ... he was the lucky one! :D
Carol from United States
Mike's smile is contagious. Great shot....and a chapter I had not heard about
yet.
31 Aug 2009 1:15pm
Lambspun from Madison, Maine, United States
Judy, you've had way too many bad lucks physically. You poor girl! But nice to be with folks then :)
1 Sep 2009 12:46am
@Lambspun: Life offers many bumps in the road, but as I see it, it's not what happens to you, but the way you cope and bounce back. For that, I thank God. xx
