What I Learned for Sure

It’s hard to believe I’m finally up and getting around after a long winter with my ankle propped up on pillows, yes the fracture is healing nicely. Who would have thought it would take so long but I’m enjoying my physical therapy visits and even though I have good days and hard days I’m making progress. I’ve thought about what I’ve learned the past few months as I waited for the bones to mend and here’s a few things to think about.

I learned to ask for help and accept it graciously
I learned to appreciate my husband for being a thoughtful and loving caregiver
I am reminded of all the fabulous family and friends I have who came to visit, listened patiently, cooked meals, brought gifts and especially for sharing a loving spirit
I learned it’s hard to manage a wheelchair or walker out in public, especially when you need to open doors
Most businesses DO NOT have push button handicap accessable systems, only malls and medical offices.
I learned to adapt and accept my limitations although I wasn’t always gracious about it, a sense of humor helps
I learned to be gentle with myself and to listen to my body when it needed rest
I missed walking, the freedom of movement and just standing and stretching
I learned to re-visit a sense of gratitude for what I did have and to look at “the glass half full”
I have a deep sense of appreciation for my physical therapists who supported my rehabilitation journey and helped me celebrate all the little successes
I’m grateful for the people who helped me process my challenging medical claims from Mexico
I’m especially grateful for CSA Travel Protection, my first experience purchasing travel insurance paid off as I received a check for just under $20,000 to cover all my medical expenses from Mexico.