Six more weeks...

Remember how I said there was more to my broken foot story? Well, unfortunately the worst part is still to come. Even though the doctors I'd seen in California said I wouldn't need surgery and not to schedule a follow up for about 4 weeks, I set up an appointment as soon as I got home, and I'm glad that I did. I'm not a doctor, but I could tell just by looking at my foot that it didn't seem like something that would heal properly on its own. So on Tuesday, I saw another orthopedist here in Alexandria and it turns out I was right. It does actually need surgery and to have a screw put in to hold the bone in place.

To say that I was furious would probably be an understatement. It is so frustrating that I was sitting around with absolutely nothing to do in California for 2 weeks when I could have been recovering from the surgery and getting lots of help with the boys. It's been quite a challenge taking care of Jack and Cullen these past few days and I'll admit, there have been times where I've just had to drop the crutches and limp around with the boot on. If I didn't, my kids would probably starve and/or have broken everything we own. To think I have another 6 weeks on crutches is depressing. Especially since it's my right foot and I can't drive. Thankfully, Sari is going to fly out early next week and stay for a while to help us. I don't think we could manage without her coming!

My surgery is later this afternoon, it's a quick, easy surgery and Brandon is home today so he can take me and watch the boys. Please pray that it would go smoothly and that this would allow my foot to heal once and for all. And mostly, please pray for my attitude, that I wouldn't be so frustrated and angry. For some reason, God has allowed this to not only happen but to be dragged out for an extra 3 weeks. So pray that I'd trust him during this trial and not be so discontent with it.

On the bright side, I'll be sitting around with not much to do for a while. I'll have lots more time on my hands to post new pictures and stories of the boys :-)