Broken

Looks like I'll be starting the new year with a new challenge… on Sunday I slipped while walking on the road and broke my wrist, on my right hand of course. I must to say, I've never fallen so fast, or so hard.

After few hours in the ER, the Porcupine and I headed back home — with my arm in a splint and sling. I will admit I cried quite a bit, this is my new level 10 pain. For now I am sticking with Tylenol extra strength, but haven't gotten much sleep the last few nights. On Thursday I have an appointment with the orthopedics team and will, I assume, get a real cast and hopefully not need surgery.

I'm definitely moping around the house, but am hoping as the pain begins to subside I will be more positive. Yesterday I managed some left handed drawing. It was actually pretty meditative so I am looking forward to working that into my days… in the meantime it is a little depressing having forced downtime and not being able to enjoy everything I would like to enjoy. I'm also not great at asking for help (who is, I guess) so this will be an interesting hurdle to overcome. I am making lists for the Porcupine of things he needs to do for me before leaving for work in the morning… opening cans, cutting up fruit, patting me on the head and telling me “everything will be okay” 😊

Be well, everyone, and stay safe out there!