Be Joyful Always: dawn

July 12, 2013

Foot Surgery

Since October 2012, my foot has hurt. Prior to October I was sure it was plantar facitious. My big toe ALWAYS feels like it is out of the socket. Sometimes I am fine. Other times it hurts so bad, it brings tears to my eyes. In May, I was driving and couldn't hit the break on my car. My foot hurt so bad. It scared me. So I asked Aaron to X-ray it and we made an appointment with a podiatrist. Dr. Scott Rogers.

Surgery was set for July 12, 2013

What was supposed to be a bone spur on my right big toe (knuckle area) turned out to be diseased and nacrotic cartilage. Once removed, holes were drilled in the bones in the knuckle and toe to try to stimulate new growth. Dr. Scott Rogers says this will hopefully get me out of pain but will still need a joint replacement in the next 205 years. Awesome!

Update: July 16 - Post Op Visit

Update: Stitches came out July 23rd. (no pics)

Update: August 6th visit... healing. Not getting much movement back. Still hurts.

Update: August 20th. Getting a bit more movement... still a pain to get around.

October 20, 2012

Turning 40!!

Birthday Celebrations!!

Sunday, Oct 7th ~ Party at Dad's

Dad hosted dinner & went all out with decorations & familiar dishes.

Then to my surprise, my family broke the rules & gave gifts.

My sisters had several of MY favorite things wrapped in a bag. The bag also included a list of some THEIR favorite things about me - which was MY FAVORITE thing in the bag.

My dad's gift was very special too.

In January 2008, Mom stayed with my kids while Aaron & I vacationed. We thanked her with a Lladro to add to her collection. She put it in her curio next to her other Lladro Ballerinas.

After she passed away, I hoped that one day, I could have it.

Dad wrapped it up and gave it to me. Needless to say my feelings of gratitude came flooding out my eyes. I was surprised and so thankful.