I Needed a Break

When I woke this morning, I felt like I had been hit by train (both physically and emotionally). I haven't been sleeping well last few nights due to waking up every couple hours.

Working full-time this week has been great because it keeps me busy and I get out of the house. It has also been harder on me physically than I would like to admit. Although I do my best to keep my foot elevated at work, it still becomes swollen and uncomfortable. When I come home, I do keep my "toes above my nose" but I think after 4 days, the pain and swelling just became too much to reduce overnight.

So, I decided that I needed a break for my foot and for myself. Honestly, I felt bad about abandoning work that needed to be done but I am in the process of learning that taking care of myself is just as important as caring for others. But I will say that I enjoyed my day.

I took 2 naps and slept for an additional 5 hours. The foot is still sore but I think the swelling has gone down. Tomorrow is Saturday, so I will have another day to rest. Hopefully, the foot will continue to heal in the coming days and weeks and my regular schedule will become less taxing.

Thanks for reading and God bless,

Devin

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Back to Work I Go

Well, I survived my first full day back at work with a bit of energy left over. Today was actually easier and less tiring than my half days last week. The pain is completely controllable with only Tylenol. The big problem is that I occasionally forget that my foot is still somewhat sensitive and that it does not like to be run into walls. In the last two days, I have managed to jam my foot into my front door, drop my foot off the wheelchair leg lift, and almost crash the wheelchair in the alley at work.

Overall, I am doing well. The foot is healing and soon, I will be up dancing around!

Thank you for reading and God bless,

Devin