Tuesday night, 7:30 p.m.
Mom and Dad got home from Vail earlier this afternoon; they had a terrific time away and Mom even slept past seven both mornings--a direct result of your prayers--so thank you so much!Your support means a bunch to me and I appreciate you more than I can say.
Maddie and I did fine being here and holding down the fort. Neighbors checked up on us and so did my awesome sister... We watched movies, sat in the sun on the deck, and kept each other company. I went to the Stroke Center for art yesterday and PT this morning--which is my usual schedule for the week.
And after help with my unmentionables from the senior care home health worker we hired after my shower this morning, I got dressed on my own! shorts and a tank--nothing too hard--but I DID IT! Shoes and socks too.
Wegrabbed a quick dinner out at Pei Wei after Mom and Dad unloaded the car, and now we are all doing our own thing until bedtime.
Tomorrow morning, I am having minor foot surgery to fix a couple of things that cause me daily pain.
Because of my stroke, my muscles are tight and my left toes curl under painfully, making me walk on the knuckl. I am getting a tendon release on my second toe, which should prevent it from curling under and help it lie flat in my foot and ankle brace inside my shoe. I am also having part if my big toenail removed, since it has been chronically ingrown for months,which does not feel very good at all.
I will be in a walking boot for at least a week and showering with my foot in a plastic bag until the stitches come out after a week or so.
I won't have full anesthesia--just a few novacaine shots in my foot, which is supposed to be the only thing I will feel. I hope that is true, because thinking about the whole process makes my tummy feel funny.
I am so glad I won't have to be in a cast so I can continue walking. To go back to a wheelchair now would feel like going backward at this point for sure.
Happy (almost) Wednesday to all! Time to put on jammies and brush my teeth...
Love,
Joanne
Praying for you. The tendon release will help. Had two toes done last year.
Posted by: Vickie | June 09, 2015 at 06:56 PM
Praying Joanne.
Thanks so much for keeping us updated.
I love seeing you posting more and more.
Much love to you.
Posted by: Helen Washington | June 09, 2015 at 06:59 PM
Will pray for those butterflies in your tummy to fly away while you sleep tonight and that you will find a calmness when you wake up. Rest peacefully, sweet Joanne.
Posted by: Bobbie Lutz | June 09, 2015 at 07:00 PM
It's such an incredible blessing to read your posts.
Posted by: Kristin | June 09, 2015 at 07:47 PM
I'm so glad that your parents had a nice trip and that you had a good time as well! Praying for you to have a peace tonight and a quick recovery:)
Posted by: Erin | June 09, 2015 at 07:53 PM
Prayers sent your way.
Posted by: Steph | June 09, 2015 at 08:02 PM
So good to read your post it sounds like you are gaining more independence and I am so happy for you!Sending prayers your way for tomorrow take care and keep us posted!
Posted by: Anita | June 09, 2015 at 08:34 PM
I'm so glad there is something to be done about the curling and the painful toenail... I will pray for you tomorrow and the coming week especially. Joanne, what are you reading lately??? Anything of note?
Posted by: Jill | June 09, 2015 at 08:51 PM
Prayers for your surgery and recovery! Love your posts!
Posted by: Genie Cowden | June 10, 2015 at 01:56 AM
prayers
Posted by: phyllis | June 10, 2015 at 06:28 AM
Praying for your surgery, Joanne!!!
Posted by: Karen Booker Schelhaas | June 10, 2015 at 07:02 AM
Reminded of a song Expect a Miracle when you Pray, expect a Miracle every day, for when you expect it God will find away to perform a miracle for you each day x
YOU are a miracle x praying you will rest in knowing Father God does all things well x
Romans 8 v 28 ALL not some :o)
Lots o Love as Always xxx
Posted by: Ruthy :o) | June 10, 2015 at 07:02 AM
Joining all in prayer for you and successful surgery and speedy recovery for you Joanne! So delighted to hear what a great and relaxing time your dear folks had while in Vail. Believing for you to gain great ground once you have recovered from this needful and necessary surgery, and the corrections will help and facilitate your walking even more, now that you are cane free. Keep us posted on your recovery as you are our miracle girl and you bring us all such joy as you share the answers to prayer and we see life overcoming in you!
Lovingly in Him,
Pam Houston So. Cal "Siesta"
Posted by: Pam Houston | June 10, 2015 at 07:18 AM
Wonderful what drs. Can do. You are in my prayers for success, no pain, and a complete recovery healing if tendons, toes etc. Be brave. Brave girl! Jan
Posted by: Jan Maniatis | June 10, 2015 at 08:05 AM
Makes my tummy feel funny too, just thinking about it! :) Medicine has made so many great strides, though. Thankful you don't have to recover from anesthesia too. Praying for successful surgery, relief from pain & quick healing. Glad they had a great time away & that you had a good time at home!
Posted by: Beth | June 10, 2015 at 08:43 AM
Praying for you right now! So glad your parents had a good time away, and WOO HOO for you for getting completely dressed!! So proud of you! Continues prayer for a quick recovery from the tendon release.
Posted by: Barb from CNY | June 10, 2015 at 08:54 AM
Will pray now for your a successful surgery, minimum pain and a speedy recovery.
Hugs,
Kat
Posted by: Kat | June 10, 2015 at 08:43 PM
Saying prayers!
Posted by: rose | June 11, 2015 at 08:35 PM