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It’s been a long six weeks. I had toe cyst surgery on April 8 and for two weeks could not put my foot on the ground. Instead I hopped around, using a walker for support. I took a shower sitting on a plastic chair. I went to work and sat at my desk with my foot elevated and came home and sat on the couch with my foot elevated. It was boring and tedious.
Then I graduated to the boot. It meant movement, but not mobility. It didn’t matter. I was thrilled because I could venture outside. That’s when Steve and I made it to the Orchid Show, albeit with him pushing me around in a wheelchair.
Lois would constantly remind me how fast the time was passing and I would constantly reply “Only if you are not in a boot.” Limitations in mobility slows time down. Patience, which I have none of, is mandated. I counted each day.
But I have said farewell, dear boot. I shall not miss you. My metatarsal head is growing bone. So from there 
to here 
, I guess it did go pretty fast.
The Write Side of 59 
Jules — what an ordeal! You must be so glad to be in the final stages of recovery. I can’t imagine you (or me) having to sit it out, but you did what you had to. Bet you got a lot of reading and movie viewing in. Can’t wait to see you next weekend!
Hi Liz,
The first 3 weeks were the slowest. By the fourth I could swim with a buoy and that made me feel sooo much better. But yes am glad it’s a past tense. Me too re next week!
Julie, I just had surgery on my thumb, and I am discovering how vital even your non-dominant thumb is to everyday living. At least I am still mobile, so thank you for putting my injury in perspective! It’s easy to think about the things we can’t do, instead of being grateful for what we can.
Hi Mindy,
I agree that you don’t realize how the small things make all the big things work. I find it fascinating how intricate the body is. Meanwhile, sounds like you get the gestalt and know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The thumb shall be back!