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I broke my elbow in a biking accident last summer. The very blessed news is that I didn't get run over by a car as I sat on the edge of the road.
I got to Urgent Care that afternoon of June 7, 2018 and the next day, I had a visit with my surgeon and scheduled surgery for Monday. My friend, Kim Hammer, gave me some suggestions about questions to ask my surgeon about how he would care for me. Asking if he would do the same kind of surgery on a 30 year old male as a woman of my age.
Answer: "Yes, exactly the same." Asking if I will have full mobility of my elbow? Answer: "Yes." Asking how long all the healing would take. Answer: "It will take time." No definitive answer.
Lori, my sister, put on a beautiful shower for her daughter Jen, and new son, Austin. August 11, 2018.
2nd surgery to clean up the infection called pseudomonas, August 16, 2016. Had to keep it dry once again. This time the incision did heal within one week. No more infection! Hallelujah!!!!
First Kindergarten art class, September 7, 2018. The beginning of a year of 6 art classes back to back on Mondays and Fridays. 200 students per week. Woosh. Here we go!!!
September 9, 2018, beginning to look a little better. It is amazing how old and tired a person feels when injured.
September 21, 2018, Amaliya and I loving our "Minnesota" sweatshirt and "She is Fierce" t-shirt!
Grandparent's and Special Person Day,October 12, 2018 in the Art Room with Marcus and Grandpa Dave and Brenden.
Wang Ping and making peace flags with Ana at the Winona Public Library, Nov 10, 2018.
Life Source event with Amaliya, Melony and Bob and I, November 17, 2018.
Bob and I on a hike, November 23, day after Thanksgiving for free State Park Day.
My Birthday Weekend with Amaliya, Kim, Inge, Lyn, Kathy. Wow, what a treat. December 8-9, 2018.
Playing with Amaliya and Bob for a holiday joy! Minnihaha Falls, Holidazzle, cookie making!
June and Becca. June finished her dissertation! Wonderful to celebrate her on New Year's Eve.
Here is another post about bringing peace to healing pain that may be interesting.
I broke my elbow in a biking accident last summer. The very blessed news is that I didn't get run over by a car as I sat on the edge of the road.
I got to Urgent Care that afternoon of June 7, 2018 and the next day, I had a visit with my surgeon and scheduled surgery for Monday. My friend, Kim Hammer, gave me some suggestions about questions to ask my surgeon about how he would care for me. Asking if he would do the same kind of surgery on a 30 year old male as a woman of my age.
Answer: "Yes, exactly the same." Asking if I will have full mobility of my elbow? Answer: "Yes." Asking how long all the healing would take. Answer: "It will take time." No definitive answer.
Me faking a smile post surgery with flowers from Kendra. The flowers do make me smile. During this time, I couldn't comb my hair, bend my arm, drive a car, ride a bike, paddle a kayak. I could take walks, hang out, and listen to audio books. Lots of that happened. Bob brushed and braided my hair. I needed to wear a plastic sleeve when I showered and Bob had to help me put that on. I had to learn to ask for lots of help. For an independent person, that was a tall order. I also had lots of pain. I used the medicines prescribed, but they made my stomach hurt. I moved off them quickly and went to Ibuprofen and a homeopathic remedy called arnica.
The lucky part of the summer was that I had many weddings and gathering scheduled. That got me out and about and helped my mood stay happy!
My BFF, Jenny got married to Steve on June 19, 2018 at the Children's Museum in in Madison, Wisconsin. My good friend, Lyn helped me get there by giving me a ride.
June 26, 2018 Partial cast on
June 27, Partial cast off
June 27, 2018 My hand very puffy from lack of use.
July 1, 2018, Amaliya and Deva came to visit and cheer me on!
July 2018, Grand Marias Art Festival. Karen, Lyn, Inge and I painting on the grand mural.
Compression tape to help bring the inflammation down.
River walks to cheer my spirit.
July 7, 2018, Heather and Mark's wedding reception.
In early July, I began orthopedic therapy. It hurt and it helped. I began many repetitions of carrying a heavy suitcase and bending my arm up toward my shoulder. It would be many months before I could touch my shoulder.
Something is not healing correctly. Hmmmm, not so good.
Joann, Tracy, and I
Jamie and Jodi
Women's cabin weekend, July 30, 2018 to celebrate Jamie's 60th birth year!
Little vases of summer flowers from the yard.
August 29, 2018. School starts in a couple of days.
September 15, 2018, Farmer's Market Flowers. Oh what a delight.
Dancing in the streets of Winona, September 22, 2018
Bob and I heading to the Renaissance Fair to meet up with Amaliya, September 29, 2018.
Amaliya and I celebrating Jen and Austin's wedding. October 6, 2018.
Bob and I at Sioux Falls Park, October 7, 2018.
Halloween 2018, Kylie and her brother, Lane.
October River Walk feeling stronger.
Art Room, November 26, 2018
Winter Concert 2018, Wow!
December 16, 2018. Filled with wonder.
First Graders stringing popcorn and cranberries for the birds.
December elf looking to find good children every where.
Christmas stolen arrived on December 21, the day that I touched my shoulder!
Christmas Eve with Bob's Dad's Birthday! Happy Day!!!
I won at Mexican Trains. Bob and I playing on Christmas evening!
Looking at the lovely lights on the river in La Crosse, Wisconsin
Cozy with two cuties, Norris and Tara.
New Year's Day with friendship, healing, and love. Happy 2019.
Here is another post about bringing peace to healing pain that may be interesting.
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