I need some compassion

[Barbara]

Ok: this is NOT life threatening and it will be over in 6 weeks but right now I could cry:

Yesterday in the evening I stepped down a steep driveway (no asphalt) at our friends' house. I had drunk NO alcohol (as I was driving) and was wearing sneakers. I slid with my front foot and got stuck with the back one.......

Ok, it's a double ligament rupture at the left ankle. I have to wear a tape and a splint for 6 WEEKS!!!!!!!

No sailing, no climbing on mountains, no dancing, no hiking most of this summer.

As I've said before- there are worse things but just now I could cry.

I know I will get used to it in some days but not right now. I am such an impatient person.

[King Spartacus]

I'm ever so sorry! Yes, there are worse things... but there's also tons of better things! And I'd say this is pretty awful... It's hindering you to do all the things you want to do... I'd feel pretty trapped if it was me. I'm sorry you have to go through this, but atleast it's "only" for 6 weeks...

I guess you'll have to get some good books... hmmm... now that I thinks of it... get someone else to get you some good books! and some chocolate! And some films with George Clooney! And some icecream! And... Gotta remember... you're VERY poorly... yes... you must get personal slaves for this one!!!

Best wishes, Sylvie, KS' mom

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Ouch!! Sending you tons of get well wishes

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh Barbara, that sounds so painful!!! What a rotten thing to happen. I hope Filou and Tigris discover a new calling as lap kitties to make you feel better.

The girls are putting their pennies together and are hoping to have enough to buy you some catnip!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh poor Barbara.... ! That sure ruins your summer, hey! Sounds pretty painful to me too.....!
Did you have any plans for the coming weeks?

Be sure to give Filou and Tigris some crayons, so they can put their "paw-sign" on your cast!!

[sasvermont]

Oh my gosh Barbara, what a test you are about to have this summer. I have a sense that Siegmar will take good care of you as well as your furry boys. (Siegmar is not furry, right?)

I hope you are not in pain with this accident. It sounds dreadful, at best. Sorry for adding insult to your injury.

All the best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Corinna]

All my sympthy sent we here understand due to the back surjury for Tim last week . Our restored Goldwing is spending this summer in the garage. (shop last summer) ({({hugs)})}

[Rachel]

As someone who loves to walk and having met up with Arthur Itis this winter, I'm here to sympathize. I can still do a recumbant exercycle and a bit of eliptical, but Arthur is won't leave and absolutely refuses to let me do any serious walking routine. Be resolute about your healing process as you don't want your fella to stick around permanently.

[shais_mom]

oooohhhhh
owie!!


working in a hospital - some of the 'best' injuries happen when people are sober!

[Karen]

Oh, poor Barbara! At least you have your feline nurses to help you learn that resting a good part of the day is a good thing to do!

You will be in our prayers.

[moosmom]

Oh Barbara,

I feel your pain, girl! I broke my foot years ago and was in a cast and on crutches for 6 weeks. I worked as a paralegal at the time and HAD to work. My doctor told me I couldn't drive. The hell with THAT!!! I drove with my casted foot. The worst part was trying to take a shower with the damn thing on. On top of THAT, I was in the middle of moving!!! What a nightmare that was.

I hope the time for you goes by quickly. I know how impatient I was when I was in your situation. It sucks.

(((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))

Donna

[furrykidsmother]

I am so sorry to hear that! There is never a good time for an injury such as that, but it is to bad that it will affect your plans for the summer. I wish you a speedy recovery.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

OWIEEEEEEE!!!

I've torn my ligament in my left foot before and that's no fun! I had to be taped up and on crutches for a while too.

I feel your pain! (well similar pain anyway)

Best thing to do is get lots of snuggle time with the furry ones!

[Edwina's Secretary]

Oh no! Right at the beginning of summer! I am so sorry to hear of your injury....

Maybe if you are very careful you can get the cast off sooner!

[lizbud]

Sorry to hear this Barbara. I know I have endless patience
when someone else is ailing, but not much at all with my own
injuries. Hope you get lots of rest & caught up on all the reading
you've always wanted to do. Hang in there.