Counting Down Again

We’re counting down the days until Friday’s appointment to see the orthopedist and get the latest word on how Michelle is doing towards a full and complete recovery.  It’s sure been a long ride, but things look like they’re in good shape.  Michelle has a lot more mobility, and has gone on a good number of walks with the dog and I, most times about as far as the map shown in the earlier entry. 

The next appointment is at 10:30, so we’ll be getting there a bit before that.  She’ll be going in on her own two feet though, maybe the first time during this treatment series that this has occurred.  She’s done some amount of brief standing on both feet without any additional support.  Walking without using some kind of brace is still a ways out, but we’re getting closer to her doing that, and she’s getting better every day. We’re sure looking forward to things getting better and better.

This whole big long hassle has been a substantial challenge to us, but we’ve done well, considering, with the help of so many of our friends and family.  Looking over at the fireplace mantle, I count maybe two dozen cards that Michelle has gotten from so many thoughtful and helpful people.

If the air boot comes off on Friday, and we’re thinking it probably will, Michelle will finally be ready for some physical therapy, and she’ll get stronger that much more quickly.  Not sure about long walks by Labor Day, but Halloween looks good, I’d say.

Many, many thanks to everyone for their kind words and their generous help. It hasn’t been great, but it’s been a whole lot better than it could have been.