New Years Day 2010

I should have written something last night, then it would not look like I have not written in 2 years.

I broke my right wrist last summer. I'm still having trouble with strength and with carpel tunnel, that I did NOT have before the surgery.

OK. I'll give the details. It was August 22. Steven and I were getting ready to go up to Minneapolis to see his dad and help paint. I got up earlier and told Steven I was going to take a shower first. He said "OK," and went back to sleep. I got in the shower and soaped all up. I turned to rinse off my front and slipped. I fell out on my right side and caught myself with my right hand. I also bruised some ribs. Anyway, I called out to Steven, and somehow, he heard me. He was in the bathroom immediately. He got me dried off and dressed in a Mexican moo-moo kind of dress.

We were the only ones in the ER. I got right in and they gave me some kind of lovely IV "cocktail" which took the pain away. I don't remember a lot more, but I had surgery and then I was back home. This has changed so many things. I'm still using my left hand more than my right (I'm right-handed).

I go see a hand doctor Monday. I hope he has some good ideas about how to get rid of carpel tunnel without surgery. I don't want anymore surgery! I want to be able to use my hand. I have PLANS! I have two canners and a huge garden space ready to plant.

I am still thanking God for His Love and for the "training" he is giving me.

Until next time....