I really did a number on myself.
I broke my foot.
I went charging out the front door, missed a step and went down smack on my foot.
Crunch.
Excruciating pain.
Watched the bump on my foot swell at a very fast speed and determined that this was no small little bruise.
Sure enough, X rays confirmed it later.
A Fifth Metatarsal Fracture, for those of you who speak bone language.
Good news is: NO SURGERY.
Just a really hip, fashionable black boot for 6 weeks.
I was pretty devastated when this all happened, I was in alot of pain initially, but that has subsided (thank god!)
but also, more importantly what came up in my egocentric mind was:
THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!
Don't you know who I am???
I HAVE IMPORTANT THINGS
TO DO!
IMPOSSIBLE-I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS!!!
I was quickly offered some insight from somewhere other than myself that whispered:
"This is a good thing, and will teach you a lot, mainly about slowing down,
false ideas about yourself and your life,
being mindful
and
SURRENDER!"
(the big one)
Wow!
OK, thank you! I get it!
So I am grateful for these lessons,
and besides, it is really nice getting waited on by my fabulous family.
I don't even get to clean the toilet or vacumn! OR...Walk the dog!!!
But it is a bitch giving up control and I am at the mercy of the 3 of them...YIKES!
I'll keep you posted as to how gracefully I am able to do this.
This will be great shuffling up and down the hills of Cortona
when I get there next week, won't it? Maybe those crutches will get
me moved up to First Class?
I went charging out the front door, missed a step and went down smack on my foot.
Crunch.
Excruciating pain.
Watched the bump on my foot swell at a very fast speed and determined that this was no small little bruise.
Sure enough, X rays confirmed it later.
A Fifth Metatarsal Fracture, for those of you who speak bone language.
Good news is: NO SURGERY.
Just a really hip, fashionable black boot for 6 weeks.
I was pretty devastated when this all happened, I was in alot of pain initially, but that has subsided (thank god!)but also, more importantly what came up in my egocentric mind was:
THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!
Don't you know who I am???
I HAVE IMPORTANT THINGS
TO DO!
IMPOSSIBLE-I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS!!!
I was quickly offered some insight from somewhere other than myself that whispered:
"This is a good thing, and will teach you a lot, mainly about slowing down,
false ideas about yourself and your life,
being mindful
and
SURRENDER!"
(the big one)
Wow!
OK, thank you! I get it!
So I am grateful for these lessons,
and besides, it is really nice getting waited on by my fabulous family.
I don't even get to clean the toilet or vacumn! OR...Walk the dog!!!
But it is a bitch giving up control and I am at the mercy of the 3 of them...YIKES!
I'll keep you posted as to how gracefully I am able to do this.
This will be great shuffling up and down the hills of Cortonawhen I get there next week, won't it? Maybe those crutches will get
me moved up to First Class?
5 comments:
Oh Stacey!!!!! Sending prayers your way for some quick healing. Be thankful for no surgery! It will be a good time...maybe more time for painting and savoring Cortona to a slower pace. Big Hugs! xoxo
Well, thats no good. Good thing you are wearing the boot, broke the same thing - bone many years ago. Actually i didnt - the masseur did. He was to busy checking out my kids babysitter, worked the old meta... bone and crunch - broke 2 of them.
Commented on your facebook about the hills and your foot.
should be interesting on the flight over. Hope you heal well.
oh no! you are ridiculous and hilarious but i am SO sorry! what a bummer. but i do love your words of wisdom and lessons...interesting what life gives us, isn't it?
just put on your best whiny face and i'm sure they'll bump you to 1st class. although i doubt it's our fave airline so, i'll keep my fingers crossed :)
i love ya. heal quickly, enjoy being taken care of, and enjoy slowing down...
I am chanting the upgrade for you as we speak... enjoy the tip it will be gorgeous in Italy.
non ti preoccupare, andrai in giro per Cortona con un donkey
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