So I'm officially home..and it feels pretty good! It's crazy to know this journey's not over yet and that I'm starting a new chapter in my recovery. I went to church last night and got to see all my friends which was super nice knowing that I didn't have to leave them again! I have some of the greatest friends!
This morning I had an early doctors appointment but it was well worth it because I got a great report hearing that in 2 weeks I can put full weight on my foot and I'm super excited. I'll be starting physical therapy next week starting to build up my leg muscles again! They expect after a month I'll be walking again..crazy huh?
After a wonderful report at the doctor, I sent my momma off back to Nashville (without me,sad. I love her so much!!!) then got to hangout with some wonderful ladies: Chelsea Barton and Kirby Rhodes! :) I haven't hung out with them in soo long! Love them!
All together I had a wonderful day and am looking forward to starting my physical therapy and seeing how weird putting weight on my foot again is gonna be! Super excited!! Woo Hoo! Looking forward to it! :) Stay tuned for updates along the way during my recovery! This should be interesting!! :)
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Coming to An End
So people, it's finally started...my last and final week staying with my parents. A week and a half from now I'll be on my way back to Memphis to stay. I've enjoyed my stay here with my parents and loved getting to spend time with them!..I know they enjoyed it too! But it's been almost 3 months and the doctors said it takes 3 months for my ankle to heal and after that I would start rehab and learn how to walk again!
I've been thinking lately how crazy it's gonna be to learn everything again:walking, driving,and just being more mobile. But surprisingly I'm actually kind of excited about it. It's the next chapter in my crazy journey and I know the Lord has used these 3 months to prepare me for this very moment and to get rid of my selfish pride and be able to recover properly. I can't say that I haven't been Miss Independent but I think that's a good thing cause it's taught me how to do things on my own and when I get home I won't have my momma there 24/7 taking care of my every need, so I know I'm ready now.
It's been so hard being away from everyone, especially Jeremy, but the Lord got us through it! We hit some rough patches along the way just because we missed each other so much and it just all happened so quickly....we just weren't ready to say goodbye. Luckily we came back for all my doctors appointments and he came to visit as well and it made it easier, but it seems like it's getting harder again just because it's soo close. I mean we are 9 days away now..we are so ready and sooooo excited! I can tell we're gonna have a great summer!! :)
I'm so blessed to have had so many people praying for me and supporting me through this tough time, but spending time with the Lord and knowing yall were praying for me was what got me through it. Knowing that I have a great second family and awesome friends to go back home to gives me no worries and soo much comfort and I know my momma appreciates it as well! :)
I'm just waiting and praying that the doctors give me a good report when I go in for my appointment on the 20th so everyone keep me in their prayers at 8:40am..if you're up!
Thanks everyone for reading my blog and staying updated. Thanks for all the prayers, they were much felt and beautiful. Love everyone!
Lauren :)
I've been thinking lately how crazy it's gonna be to learn everything again:walking, driving,and just being more mobile. But surprisingly I'm actually kind of excited about it. It's the next chapter in my crazy journey and I know the Lord has used these 3 months to prepare me for this very moment and to get rid of my selfish pride and be able to recover properly. I can't say that I haven't been Miss Independent but I think that's a good thing cause it's taught me how to do things on my own and when I get home I won't have my momma there 24/7 taking care of my every need, so I know I'm ready now.
It's been so hard being away from everyone, especially Jeremy, but the Lord got us through it! We hit some rough patches along the way just because we missed each other so much and it just all happened so quickly....we just weren't ready to say goodbye. Luckily we came back for all my doctors appointments and he came to visit as well and it made it easier, but it seems like it's getting harder again just because it's soo close. I mean we are 9 days away now..we are so ready and sooooo excited! I can tell we're gonna have a great summer!! :)
I'm so blessed to have had so many people praying for me and supporting me through this tough time, but spending time with the Lord and knowing yall were praying for me was what got me through it. Knowing that I have a great second family and awesome friends to go back home to gives me no worries and soo much comfort and I know my momma appreciates it as well! :)
I'm just waiting and praying that the doctors give me a good report when I go in for my appointment on the 20th so everyone keep me in their prayers at 8:40am..if you're up!
Thanks everyone for reading my blog and staying updated. Thanks for all the prayers, they were much felt and beautiful. Love everyone!
Lauren :)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
50 Random Things About Myself..this should be interesting!
1. Broken bones gross me out so the fact I currently have one doesn't help.
2.When I was growing up I always wanted to live
in a house you could get lost in.
3. I hate to be chased..it's one of my biggest fears.
4. I'm obsessed with comfy clothes..pretty much wear
yoga pants, jeans, and tshirts all the time.
5. I would love to save my money more but it just keeps
disappearing somehow.
6. I'm very much a pack rat. I save too much stuff.
7. Probably because I'm a very sentimental person.
8. I'm a pretty independent person and like to do things on my own.
9. I'm very indecisive.
10. I'm horrible at math and my family makes fun of me for it.
11. Two movies that scared me as a kid: Willy Wonka and Wizard of Oz.
12. Romantic Comedies are my favorite.
13. I've always wanted a tattoo but know for sure I'd chicken out at the last minute.
14. I have one pillow I've had for years that I can't sleep without.
15. I have to sleep with some kind of noise...sound machine=LOVE.
16. I'm very stubborn headed.
17. I love making things I see in stores and knowing I
made it for alot less than its worth.
18. I've always wanted a really cool nickname.
19. When I'm driving I love to sing super loud and then stop
singing when I'm at a red light cause I know people are watching me.
20. My dream job is being a photographer with selling handmade
accessories on the side.
21. I would love to travel the world one day.
22. Slow drivers, people eating crunchy foods,and people smacking
their food are some of my biggest pet peeves.
23. I'm actually pretty fond of my boyfriend's beard.
24. Going to Italy is a dream of mine.
25. Falling down the stairs is a fear of mine.
26. Apparently I'm a pretty funny person on morphine.
27. Being awake while a chest tube is being put in is one of my craziest moments.
28. Riding in an ambulance..not that cool like on the shows..disappointing.
29. I secretly wish I was best friends with a celebrity.
30. I love fuzzy blankets.
31. I'm cold majority of the time.
32. I love to knit. It makes me feel cool!
33. I wish I worked at Ace of Cakes so I could make awesome masterpieces.
34. Would love to have an outdoor wedding but it raining is a big worry of mine.
35. I worry more than I need to which sometimes makes me a control freak.
36. I can embarrass easily sometimes.
37. Bella and Kylee are the coolest kids ever! I'm so proud to
be their unrelated Aunt! :)
38. Having a boyfriend that loves to cook= a great future husband :)
39. I don't like painting my nails because I end up messing them up
before they are dry and end up picking at them 3 days after.
40. I hate scary movies but act like I love them for some reason.
41. I yell at the TV all the time.
42. Wish I loved to read books more. When I do I get pretty wrapped up in them.
43. Anything chocolate is pretty much my favorite.
44. My favorite ice-cream is Maggies fudge from Maggie Moos but
they rarely ever make it.
45. I hate eating breakfast, so I usually end up eating junk food.
46. I wear my emotions on my sleeve.
47. I love sunglasses but I can never remember to bring them or wear them.
48. You could say I'm a pretty unorganized person.
49. Music is a big part of my life and I can't live without my iPod.
50. And last..I'm pretty shy at first, but once you get to know me we'll be great friends.
2.When I was growing up I always wanted to live
in a house you could get lost in.
3. I hate to be chased..it's one of my biggest fears.
4. I'm obsessed with comfy clothes..pretty much wear
yoga pants, jeans, and tshirts all the time.
5. I would love to save my money more but it just keeps
disappearing somehow.
6. I'm very much a pack rat. I save too much stuff.
7. Probably because I'm a very sentimental person.
8. I'm a pretty independent person and like to do things on my own.
9. I'm very indecisive.
10. I'm horrible at math and my family makes fun of me for it.
11. Two movies that scared me as a kid: Willy Wonka and Wizard of Oz.
12. Romantic Comedies are my favorite.
13. I've always wanted a tattoo but know for sure I'd chicken out at the last minute.
14. I have one pillow I've had for years that I can't sleep without.
15. I have to sleep with some kind of noise...sound machine=LOVE.
16. I'm very stubborn headed.
17. I love making things I see in stores and knowing I
made it for alot less than its worth.
18. I've always wanted a really cool nickname.
19. When I'm driving I love to sing super loud and then stop
singing when I'm at a red light cause I know people are watching me.
20. My dream job is being a photographer with selling handmade
accessories on the side.
21. I would love to travel the world one day.
22. Slow drivers, people eating crunchy foods,and people smacking
their food are some of my biggest pet peeves.
23. I'm actually pretty fond of my boyfriend's beard.
24. Going to Italy is a dream of mine.
25. Falling down the stairs is a fear of mine.
26. Apparently I'm a pretty funny person on morphine.
27. Being awake while a chest tube is being put in is one of my craziest moments.
28. Riding in an ambulance..not that cool like on the shows..disappointing.
29. I secretly wish I was best friends with a celebrity.
30. I love fuzzy blankets.
31. I'm cold majority of the time.
32. I love to knit. It makes me feel cool!
33. I wish I worked at Ace of Cakes so I could make awesome masterpieces.
34. Would love to have an outdoor wedding but it raining is a big worry of mine.
35. I worry more than I need to which sometimes makes me a control freak.
36. I can embarrass easily sometimes.
37. Bella and Kylee are the coolest kids ever! I'm so proud to
be their unrelated Aunt! :)
38. Having a boyfriend that loves to cook= a great future husband :)
39. I don't like painting my nails because I end up messing them up
before they are dry and end up picking at them 3 days after.
40. I hate scary movies but act like I love them for some reason.
41. I yell at the TV all the time.
42. Wish I loved to read books more. When I do I get pretty wrapped up in them.
43. Anything chocolate is pretty much my favorite.
44. My favorite ice-cream is Maggies fudge from Maggie Moos but
they rarely ever make it.
45. I hate eating breakfast, so I usually end up eating junk food.
46. I wear my emotions on my sleeve.
47. I love sunglasses but I can never remember to bring them or wear them.
48. You could say I'm a pretty unorganized person.
49. Music is a big part of my life and I can't live without my iPod.
50. And last..I'm pretty shy at first, but once you get to know me we'll be great friends.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
A Medical Update
So Here's another update on me that yall might enjoy!...hopefully! So I went back to the doctor for my 6 week check up and everything went great! She said My scars are healing well and that my ankle stretches were good too! She said that these next 6 weeks will be healing time for my ankle bone and that it's still really important for me not to put any pressure on my ankle still.
On my next appointment on May 20th will hopefully be when they give me the OK to start little by little putting weight on my ankle again! I think after they give me the OK to put weight on it again then will start a 4 week process of weight bearing progression. Then after the 4 weeks I'll start rehab with walking, muscle strengthening, and just learning how to use my whole right leg again pretty much..ha So needless to say I got a great report and I'm super excited to start my next chapter of recovery which ends in me being able to go home!
May 20th is also the day I'll be able to go home as well so I'm really excited about that and being back in my apartment again with my bed and STUFF!! I'll be sad to leave my parents cause we've really grown ALOT together these past weeks and they've taken great care of me which I wouldn't have been able to get at home. There's nothing like a mother's care.
Before I end this post I'll leave you with the coolest pictures ever...my xrays of my ankle! Extremely cool!
This is an xray they did right after my surgery...I was still asleep.
Another View.
This is an xray they took at my doctor's visit. Front View.
Side view. I have 5 screws and a plate. In my foot FOREVER...
Another Side View. Super cool huh?
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