October 21, 2016

Had a doctors appointment today.  13 weeks post operation and I have graduated from boot to shoe with shoe brace.

                              

I have to learn how to walk again after 30 years of walking wrong.  Just like 4 weeks ago going to boot, I have to use the crutch and have some pain.  He basically said I am healed!  I am to email him in three weeks to tell him how I am doing, then go see him in January!  Hot dog baby.

I am trying not to get down on the fact that I am extremely slow and a big baby when it comes to these transitions.  Jacqui and Dino basically pay no attention to my neediness and encourage me to get it on!  I am beginning to believe there may be an end to this madness.  I want to thank all for praying and loving on me during this pathetic time in my life.  

I still can not feel most of my foot, which he said in NORMAL.  So please continue to pray for swelling and nerve healing.  Thanks for reading......I will post again with video when I can really walk.

October 15, 2015

Today was a good day!!  Thanking Jesus for everyday of healing.  It has been three long months since my operation.  I must admit it has not been a fun journey.  But when ever I get down and think I could not possible go on, I get the most unexpected encouragement.  Special thanks to my friends at the YMCA, Barb, Brenda, Chris, Joan, Charles, Carol, Sadie and Steve.  From lunch outings, rides, trips to creamy whip, or a kind card in the mail, I have been blessed with some of the most wonderful people.  It has been a humbling and most unexpected experience.  Who am I to receive such kindness?  This is not to exclude the kind text and calls from others.  I owe Dino big!

Today is exactly three months, and I woke up put my leg on (boot) and got the dogs out and let Dino sleep in.  He was very happy :)  I can walk about 20 steps without a crutch.  If you asked me three weeks ago if I was going to be able (like the doctor wanted) to walk into my appointment next week I would have told you NO way.

Mind you, I still cannot feel my big toe.  This has bothered my from the beginning, and I pray that comes back soon or I may snap!  I have a long haul, but I believe I have turned the corner.  Praise God!  I will let you know how the Doctors appointment goes next week.  Thanks again for your prayers, keep praying!!!!  Hope you all are doing great!!

PS  Dino and I celebrated our 30th anniversary Sept, 28th.  The real celebration will happen when I am fully healed!!  

September 23, 2015

After nine weeks in a cast I got my boot today!  Praise God!  I have been so nervous about everything.  I fell two weeks ago and then proceeded to worry about that; then I worried that fusion may not occur, then you worry about pains you feel. Its a horrible thing to have way to much time and want to get on with your life, but can't.

Yes it is mighty ugly :(

Nine weeks of a cast the leg does't look so pretty.  It is still swollen and numb.  Doctor is happy :)

I am super happy to be able to swim again!  Hoping this helps with swelling, getting the feeling back in my foot and mentally get me on the road to full healing.  Dino said, "It was like telling me you can not hunt for nine weeks."  So I guess he gets it.  I still can not drive.   Grateful to Barb who has filled in with driving when Dino can't.

Please keep praying for me.  There still is a long road ahead for me.  Thanks

PS.  Hope you all are doing great!

September 2, 2015

It has been a month since I last posted.  I started back to work three weeks ago; and that is going pretty well.  Dino still has to drive me since this is my right foot and I still to this day cannot feel my toes.  I am reminded:“Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”

Isaiah 46:4

God's tender care for his people lasts from their infancy, through their boyhood and manhood, to their old age. The everlasting arms never weary. God's watchfulness, his providence, his protection, never fail. I have made, and I will bear. The maker of a thing has naturally regard to what he has made, loves it, desires its good, seeks to defend and save it. 

I have needed these words of encouragement.   It is extremely humbling to ask and need  so much help for your everyday existence.  I have been blessed with a man  who has shown his love and patience .    I thank God everyday that I have Dino in my life.    This has been quite a journey.  And  we have a long way to go.  But I am confidant that I will make it.

I had my second post operation checkup today.  Dr. Raines said its coming along.

But I had to be casted for yet another 3 weeks.  This is normal considering what he had to do to fix my ankle.  He said, "you have had three procedures that you body is trying to heal Robin". I want to get back into that pool!!!!  That is NOT going to happen for some time :(

There it is!  Dino and I could feel the medal through the front of my foot, just under the skin.  The foot is straight and the ankle bone that use to stick out doesn't do that anymore.  It looks normal!  Still swelling and such, but she looks pretty darn sexy :)  lol  

I have an orange cast on now for the Bengal season.  I need to paint some black stripes to complete the look.  Thank you to Barb who has filled in to do some driving, thank you to Jacqui for just tolerating me, and thank you to those who have been praying for me.  Please continue to pray for nerve healing, fusion, and pain reduction. I go back in three weeks.  Until then:  Hope you all are doing great!  

Aug. 3, 2015 First Doctors visit.

All is well!  My foot still swollen, can't feel my toes, and still hurts while fireworks continue to go off  (nerves) and Dr. Raines says it looks good.  I got my new cast today and boy does that feel a lot better.  Getting the stitches out was a bit uncomfortable but now I understand why the pain in certain areas :(  Not that I am vain , but it does look a little bit like a shark attack!  I have another month until I go back.  Remember people I am NOT allowed to put any weight on this foot.

This is cute Dr Raines.

And yes he knows I am a goober!

July 26, 2015

Here is a picture of my intern and nurse before surgery.  I must say Good Samaritan hospital was wonderful.  I think there maybe to much time before you have surgery to get nervous.

Here is what my leg looks like after :(

Recommendations:  Do not get behind on medication.  It really does hurt.   Each day gets a little better, but it hurts.

For those people who love to cook for others (dinner ministry)  It really is nice for the person receiving.  Thanks to those (you know who you are)  that brought me food.  I really wasn't hungry until last night.  

My faithful Kitty (Daisy) has not left my side, you can sorta see her in the above picture.  Thank you for the prayers.  There is power in the name of "Jesus"!  

July 22, 2015



My surgery is fast approaching.  I Need to arrive at the hospital early tomorrow and it should take around 2 1/12 hours.  I will be getting a titanium plate with a total of 9 screws.  As I promised here are the beautiful pictures of my right ankle.  (Thank you photographer Chris)

These pictures were taken at the Powel Crosley YMCA.  Which I am very much going to miss for the next few months, along with these wonderful people pictured below.  My goal is to be back swimming and playing Barb-ball before the bubble is put back on the outdoor pool.

see you all on the other side :)  God is for us, not against us!