Another Summer

Another summer is here and I am updating my blog. I guess I am so busy during the school year that I can't remember to come on here. We had a fantastic vacation this summer. We took the kids to Disney World. Jordis got to meet the princesses which made her very happy. The boys were introduced to roller coasters! Spencer and Eric rode the Hulk at Universal and loved it. Trevor was finally tall enough to ride everything and he had a blast. His favorite was the Aerosmith Rock n Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We stayed at the Nick Hotel, a place the boys have wanted to visit since they were little. It was a fun place. We actually celebrated Trevor's birthday there! It was a great vacation.

We got home and had a sleepover party for Trevor. They swam at the neighborhood pool and had burgers. I think overall he had a great birthday. The morning after the party I was knocked down by Grace, our big 65 pound puppy, and broke my ankle. So on June 18 our summer was over. We went to the ER, got some pain meds, and were sent home to wait for surgery. The following Tuesday I had surgery to have a plate put on my fibula which was broken in 3 places. Six pins were put in the tibia (also broken) and ankle which was dislocated. This has been the most painful experience I have ever had. It trumps childbirth and a c-section. I do not wish this on my worse enemy. As a true Mom, I have managed to get around via a wheelchair and do everything I need to do. Although, I can't drive for 6 weeks.

This experience has been eye-opening for me. I mean, all there is to do it sit around and think about things. Here are some things I have learned about people and life: 1. I already knew this but a reminder is helpful - I have THE BEST husband in the world. He loves me so much that my pain is actually his pain. I almost wanted to comfort him while I was laying the yard in agony because I could see the pain on his face. 2. My kids are amazing. They have all stepped up to help me with anything (including helping me to the bathroom at the beginning). I hate that they had to give up their summer for me but Spencer and Trevor have been my caretakers as well as helping with Jordis. And Jordis is my fashion girl, choosing and getting my clothes together everyday. She also loves filing up my water bottle for me. She has been able to go spend time with both grandparents and had a fun time with them both. I am lucky to have them all!! 3. I have a lot of friends! And its not the people I thought it was. The friends I thought were my friends are not. The ones I expected to be here for me, even offer to help me in even the smallest ways, have disappeared. And others have been calling me and checking on me, going to the store for me, taking me places, etc Even the most unexpected people have cooked dinner for me. Everyone rallying together have made this a very bearable experience. I hate that I have had to go through it but my head has been cleared up a lot!

I know that I still have a long road ahead of me with physical therapy and a lot of frustration. I will never look at another handicap person the same way. I will ALWAYS get the door for someone and IF I have a neighbor, friend, or anyone I know who needs help I will help them no matter what is going on in my life. I will never take for granted my 2 legs again. Just walking to the bathroom is a chore right now. Everything is a big struggle. I will be so thankful to be able to do all the wonderful things I am normally able to do. Exercise is one of those things. I never realized what a blessing it was to be able to go workout. Life will be different - I will have a more grateful attitude now.