Snails & Monkeys

Miss Pie-In-The-Sky is a little grumpy today: one week down and seven to go while wearing the first of two consecutive non-weight-bearing casts has made me less than content. Making myself get up, move around the house, and get some things done has filled my days. There is always a rest period between tasks and 9-10 hours of sleep every night. I am working on strengthening and using muscles I never knew I had.

My doctor is slow in signing the form for a temporary handicap placard. I scheduled a ride to take the form in but I am still waiting for the form. It seems that doctors are too busy to sign a preprinted form waiting on the desk for eight days.

The greatest frustration is that life has slowed down considerably. We are talking slow, slow, slow. But, even a snail gets somewhere eventually. Like the mighty slug, my knee scooter leaves trail markings all over my wood (Pergo) floors, showing that I have been here, there, and everywhere, proving that I am trying. Don’t worry, JoJo and Sunny (the parakeet) have yet to miss a meal.

Yes, I am slow on the outside, not so on the inside. When I try to rest, my brain goes into hyperdrive causing me to make mental lists of things I could and should get up and do, right now! My Qi Gong instructor would call that Monkey-Brain. Interestingly, I have always had a hard time making lists, but I believe I am getting the hang of it, albeit not by choice.

I know, Lord willing, that this rest and healing phase shall pass. I have been learning so much about what people go through when, even temporarily, disabled. I know I can be patient and diligent, in my efforts to aid myself, through the healing process. Slow down monkey brain and wait for my snail body to catch up.

I just want that parking placard!