Two Week Update

Just wanted to write a quick update.  It has now been two weeks since I fractured a bone in my ankle.  The time has been difficult.  The pain hasn't been as bad as the inability to do basic things.  It has been difficult for me, a normally very independent person, to be dependent on everyone for everything. But, I have had a great group of people around me to help with anything I need.   I am still staying in the home of Brian and Jill Tibbs, since they live on the first floor of their building.   They have been very gracious to let me stay as long as I need to, which has been a great help. 

This week, they have been in Lima.  So, it has been a little bit of an adventure doing more things on my own, but it has been good for me to push myself and see what I can do.  I had to be creative at times, such as using the babies highchair (with wheels) to push things across the kitchen when heating up food.  Necessity is the mother of invention.  2 other extreme families live in the same building, so it was good to have others close just in case. 

I go back to the doctor in a week.  Please be praying for a good report, and that I am able to get a walking cast put on at this time. 

Please also be in prayer for my allergies.  Over the last month, I have been having flair ups of skin rashes and facial swelling.  I have yet to figure out what it is.  The most recent episode was Wednesday night/Thursday, and was stronger than the rest.  Please be in prayer for wisdom, as I try to narrow down what is causing the problem.

Thank you everyone for your prayers and support during this time.  I arrive in the US in 32 days, and am greatly looking forward to this time.