Linked 52 | Angry

I think it's ironic how sometimes the linked theme pretty much sums up my week.  If you follow me on FB or Instagram, then you'll know why I'm angry this week:

Here's a quick story behind the picture:

Like I mentioned in my previous post, I started a new workout regimen with a trainer last week.  It was super tough and I was very sore, but I was enjoying it and anxious to get into great shape.  Saturday night, my hubby and I escaped for an hour to grab a bite of sushi.  As I stepped out of the car to walk into the restaurant, I noticed my right foot felt a little funny as I walked on it, like a toe needed to pop or something.  By the time we left, I was limping.  We needed to make a quick stop at the grocery store but I didn't think I'd be able to walk around the store.  Sure enough as I put weight on my foot to get out of the car, I had sharp pain in my foot. Andrew ran in to grab a few groceries and we decided a trip to urgent care was necessary.

After x-rays and spending 4 hours at urgent care in a wheelchair, I was told I had what looked like a stress fracture on the top of my foot.  Fantastic!!  Just what I needed.  The P.A. believed the intensity and repeated pressure to that spot on my foot during the workouts was most likely to blame. I was put in this lovely splint, told to stay off my foot as much as possible, given crutches, and sent home with a podiatry referral.

This injury has been a major setback for me and really thrown a wrench into my daily routine for obvious reasons.  Here's why I'm angry:

my workouts are on hold for the foreseeable future
the injury made me miss attending church with my family on Mother's Day
I'm homebound and can't go anywhere really, run errands, etc
driving is pretty darn difficult
trying to hobble around the house is awkward and slow
it's causing major pain to my knees because my alignment is off
the splint is heavy and hot
I'm having to miss out on so many activities and change plans
still wanting to carry on as normal but can't

I got a few comments like, "how nice to relax" or "oh just enjoy it!  Let your family pamper you!"  I laugh at that because that simply isn't the case around here.  Everyone is gone all day - who's gonna pamper me, my 4 year old and the cocker spaniel??  Tanner has helped me with stuff during the day and the older kids have stepped up a bit more after school, but just because I'm injured doesn't mean life suddenly stops.  There's still piano lessons, carpool, homework, laundry, preschool, scouts, dinner, soccer practice, chores, etc.

It's also been a reminder to me about helping others and charity.  I have a hard time accepting help and like to do things myself.  But there were a few around me who showed general concern for my well being.  A dear friend brought dinner to my family without a second thought, I received a few texts from friends asking me what I needed and how I was feeling, while another simply helped by giving my son a ride to soccer practice.

I'm hoping my appointment on Monday with the podiatrist goes well and I can heal quickly and get back on my feet ASAP - because this stinks!

Check out these other talented ladies to see their take on this week's theme:

Michelle, Heather, Jenn, Heather, Rhonda, Tracey, Stacey,

Andrea, Amanda, Jessica, Amanda, Jean, Sara, 

Janet, Lesli, Carla, Lena, Rose, Naomi, Tracy, Veronica, Amy, Kristin, Liza