© irene waters 2016
After bilateral foot surgery the first smile was unexpected. I could see space between my big and next toe. This I had not been able to do for years. Visions of thongs flashed before my eyes. The possibilities could be endless. Another smile – the pain has not been too bad. I just have to remember not to cat stretch on waking. That causes the pain I had anticipated I would have all the time. Huge smile — I don’t. However, there is a lot of adjusting to do. I cannot walk. I have a special boot that allows me to hobble but just moving from one room to the other is an effort that then requires half an hour of rest. Trying to do anything is laboriously slow. Luckily, another smile, my mother has lent me her mobility scooter so I can still go on dog walks. As we are trying to sell our house we are avoiding the park as I simply cannot wash Muffin after every visit and Bundy seems to bring back so much sand. Yesterday we decided to walk on paths. Muffin heels beside the scooter perfectly. Big smile – our training has paid dividends. We did, however, overwalk poor Bundy to the point he sat and refused to budge. We were stymied. Our smiles faded. B
© irene waters 2016
But then I managed to entice him to ride along with me. A little awkward for us both but it worked a treat. You can even see Bundy’s smile.
© irene waters 2016
Mine was just as big.
In response to Trent’s Weekly Smile.
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 
Hope you are on the fast track mending.
You have had quite an interesting life. :o)
Enjoyed my visit. :o)
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Thanks for dropping by. I’m sure I will heal quickly as otherwise I am quite well and fit.
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Good luck. I’ve had three foot surgeries.. If you want to heal fast, find a good masseuse. I had rolfing after my first one and healed so quickly. My dr. couldn’t believe it. Since my last two, I’ve had a masseuse come to my house once a week just to massage my feet. Aaaaah You might have to move to Mexico, though, where a 1.5 hour massage in your own home goes for $25 U.S.
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Now at a cost of $25US I would definitely be having at least a massage a week. I’ll certainly keep it in mind thanks Judy.
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Both feet in bandages – yikes! Bundy is pretty cute on your scooter. I guess it’s better than hanging him over your shoulders.
Get well soon, Irene.
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The shoulder I don’t think I have the hoisting capacity. Amazing how you use your toes to give you strength. Yep you’ve guessed it – at the moment I’m as weak as a kitten.
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Oh, to be unable to walk : ( But assume the surgery will be worth it — wishing you a speedy recovery
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I’m hoping it will be worth it. It was getting very difficult to live with so we’ll see. Thanks for your wishes Anne.
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Certainly looks painful but your positive attitude will help the healing, I’m sure.
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Yes it is going to be good.
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I wish you a speedy recovery, Irene, and hope you are back on your feet in no time.
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Thanks Norah. It may be 6 weeks but it will be worth it I’m hoping.
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Life is the love that will always break your heart if you let it…If you have the tenacity to look past the difficulties there are some amazing memories to be had. I trust you are working on the memories you want to have.
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Absolutely. I couldn’t agree with you more. 🙂
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I hope your recovery goes well! It’s always nice to have smiles even when the chips are down. It looks like Bundy didn’t mind the ride at all. 🙂
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No he enjoyed it. You can’t go past a smile. Heals everything.
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I’m a little late with this, so by now you may be recovering nicely. Take it easy, and let time heal you. So glad it’s over for you!
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Thanks Diane. Today seemed to be a break through day – I can again see myself walking normally.
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