update on me

hi everyone

i know you are probably all sick of my story, but anyway here goes.

my accident was dec 14th of last year.

as of today, april 27th, i am walking again with a cane.  this past weekend
i purchased a new car and i am driving short distances again, which will
make things easier for hubby.  i have to overcome my fear of being out on
the road and im sure slowly but surely i will.

i plan to go back to work part time on May 7th, yes they still want me back.

physical therapy may continue for a few more weeks, but that is winding
down also.

life is good, i feel so lucky to still be here  alive and basically well.

now i have to find something else to moan about (grin).

hugs to you all, be safe and well, jacki

Jacki, congratulations on being back up on two feet even if you need a cane for a while.  BTDT when I broke my left femur in an auto accident many years ago.  I was actually in therapy longer to get my head straight so I could drive again than therapy for my leg.  Remember baby steps both on foot and behind the wheel!
Debbie

Jacki,

You have made good progress since the accident. One day at a time, don't forget to rest as needed.

I know - you can moan about having to sign a paycheck again.

Jacki, thanks for sharing with us. This is great news. I hate having to rely on others. I'm a "do it myself" kind of gal and it really gets my goat when I can't. Don't overdo.

Your confidence behind the wheel will return. Now how do you get over the fear of those other crazies out there? Kind of like PTSD I'm sure it will take time. And there is nothing wrong with a bit of healthy fear when it comes to being cautious on the road.

Congratulations on these big steps towards independence. I think as we experience lifes ups and downs we do develop that deep sense of gratitude for the life we've been given. Take care and best wishes.

Jacki,

What  a long road you've traveled. Being an injured foot person myself,  I know too well how good it feels to be able to walk, even if it is with a cane, after a long fight to get there. It's hard enough to have to recover from an injury, but the loss of independece and being cooped up makes it so much worse. I don't know what I would have done if it hadn't been for my OFF friends to keep me going.

It will take you some time to be comfortable on the road again, but heck, at least it will be in a new car!  What did you get??

We'll miss seeing you around when you go back to work, but that will be good for you, too.

Take care!

hi susan

i got a nissan altima, which is what i drove before also

dont worry i will still be around, im only going to work part time

thanks,

jacki

Hi Jacki...I am so happy that you are doing so well.  It's been a long long road to navigate hasn't it?  Thanks for the update and I wish you the very best.

Sandy

praise name of jesus that you are able to walk with the cane.and you will be with out that cane soon.your just like a friend i have that work at walmart.she to had a accident and she want get out of her comfort zone.i have told her she need to stop driving around the sub we live in late at night.that is her comfort zone.i told her  i would go with her and take her anywhere.but she want let me do anything.she is retired from walmart and does have a son that helps her to.but sometimes i get home late at night and catch her driving into houses that are empty and that keeps her something to do.work will help you too to keep busy.and pt for stop the first of the month for me.i still think i could use some more to keep my knee bent.but its not easy to keep it up.i do the excrise 3 times a week.today i had to carry my car to get fix so the place i go is close now and want get there today.hope i can get back wed.life is good all the time.praise lord he is near us all the time tohe gets us through the suffing we have to go through like he did for us.have a bless afternoon.


marylyn

Hi Jacki,
I'm so happy you are recovering.  As you well know, it may take much longer to be back where you really feel like yourself again.

But this is welcome news.  You bought a car and have begun driving again.  That is indeed a step forward.  I wish only good things for you my friend.

(((((( hugs )))))) Glad to hear you are improving. Just take baby steps (like you have been).