I'm not supposed to be typing but I wanted to give all of you a quick update. But first..................thank you very,very much to all of you who sent me get well cards. I am overwhelmed and so grateful by your thoughtfulness. If I could write to each and everyone of you and thank you I would. So please know that I truly appreciate your kindness. I feel very blessed to be thought of by all of you. Oh and all of the cards are so beautiful! :)
I saw the Orthopedic specialist on Tuesday. The good news is that my right hand is not fractured as first thought. It is badly sprained and bruised so I am wearing a brace. My left elbow is fractured and looks horrible. I have to continue to wear a sling but only half the day. Then I have to move my arm so that my elbow does not freeze. I do have a couple of fractured ribs. It does hurt when I breathe in,cough or sneeze. I was on pain meds for the first 3 days but I stopped taking them. I prefer to know when I am hurting so that I do not over do. The bad news is that it is going to take a long time for me to heal. I will be seeing the Ortho man again in 2 weeks. I have to continue PT but this time it will be for my wrist and my elbow. Oy! I can hardly wait. Wayne was going to post something on my blog tonight to let you all know how I am doing but I decided that I would break the rules and do it myself. He has been doing so much for me and has been such a blessing to me. I am going to share a photo of Wayne and I that we took of the 2 of us on the day that I got hurt. I hope you like it.
I have found that just using my mouse is okay for me to do as long as I do not do it for long periods at a time. So have been visiting blogs and web sites. I also started making a digital scrap page and when I finish it I will share it with all of you. I have also found that by using my mouse I will be able to make another smilebox and share my last day of trying to get some fall photos. I miss stamping and writing to many of my friends out there in blog land but I will try and write a little something each week (especially craft related) until I can stamp and make some paper crafting items.
Once again, thank you very much for your kindness and thoughtfulness. Okay time for me to stop typing. Smile. :)
I know I have been away awhile but what ma I missing here? What happened???
Posted by: Terry Molineux | October 18, 2008 at 10:38 PM
So glad you're able to type again, Mary! I've certainly missed seeing your blog updates!
Posted by: Peggy Maier | October 18, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Mary I'm so sorry you hurt yourself. I did not see an entry of what happened. I'm sure glad you are going to be okay with lots of loving attention by Wayne and your PT. Sending prayers your way.
Posted by: Sandy K | October 18, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Hi Mary
I am so happy to read your blog update. I love the picture. I survived the Halloween stamping party on Sat. nite. We had a ball as usual. I will try to mail you a card this week. I am embarrassed I have not done it sooner. I'm sending you big hugs and praying for you that you heal soon. You have lots of fans Mary and we love you lots especially me. I love all your pictures. It makes me so homesick. Get well soon and do not over do it. I know you Mary, you work hard each and every day. Get some rest. Hi to Nursie Wayne!!!
Posted by: tami | October 19, 2008 at 02:10 AM
I missed the update saying you had been injured. I am so sorry. Take it easy and do exactly what your PT person tells you to do. You will heal much faster and be much stronger if you do. I had rotator cuff surgery a couple of years ago and know PT hurts like the dickens but it also helps tremendously.
Take care of yourself.
Posted by: Joan | October 19, 2008 at 07:29 AM
I was so happy to see that you had updated when it showed up in my reader. Mary, I am sorry that you had to get hurt. You are a fighter and I know that you will get better fast. Keep the smile on your sweet face and know that all of us in bloggerland are pulling for you.
Hugs,Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Sims | October 19, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Hi mary
good to have you back ...when you are up to it email me your addy I've torn the house apart and can't find it!
I had 2 broken ribs and a fractured wrist so I know where you are ...slap an ice pack on it works better than pain pills and helps it heal faster 20 minutes on 2 hours off! Love ya D
Posted by: Doreen | October 19, 2008 at 08:57 AM
I'm so sorry Mary that you got hurt. I, too, missed what happened, but I was hoping you were okay since you hadn't blogged since you returned from your trip up north. Hope you aren't in too much pain and heal quickly. Don't try to do too much to soon. Good luck to you.
Posted by: Brenda in Indy | October 19, 2008 at 07:45 PM
So sorry that about your injuries....Hurry and get well....God Bless......Gail R.
Posted by: Gail R. | October 19, 2008 at 10:02 PM
So sorry to hear you had an accident. We didn't know but I have been watching for the NH fall pictures. Hope you are feeling a little better each day. I miss you when you don't blog.
Posted by: Doris | October 20, 2008 at 07:59 AM