Healing

My mom was thoughtfull enough to send me my sister's walking cast from back when she had a much worse break in her ankle/foot and I have decided that I am sick of those crutches so I am now in the walking cast. My foot does not bother me at all, but my heel and ankle feel weird since I haven't been using them for over a week. My splint didn't hold my ankle at a 90* angle which it was supposed to so now it is stiff and a bit sore because now it is being forced into that angle. I have only used this walking cast for the last few hours but it is amazing how much easier it is to get around. I took the simple act of walking for granted for so long and this last week has taught me some much needed humility and gratitude. The simple act of walking to the metro station (two blocks) would leave me winded and sweaty. My sides are beginning to be worn raw by the crutches which is why this walking cast is my new best friend.

Last night our house went to the DC United game (soccer). DC won in the final minutes of the game! It was a great game and worth the long walk but I was beat by the time we got home. Today Anne, Cara, and I went to house church which would normally be about a 15 to 20 minute walk but it took us at least half an hour or more to get there due to my slow progress and sore muscles. We were lucky enough to recieve a ride back to our house though which really saved a lot of time and energy. At church there was also a table of some free books so our house now has a few more cookbooks which is always exciting. Some of us have decided to try cooking new things throughout this year and since we each cook about four meals a month for the house we should be getting quite the variety going on. I have discovered that the crockpot is for sure one of the handiest inventions. The fix it and forget it cookbook which Mom brought out for me has already been used by several of us in the house. I didn't cook this last week (it just happened to be my week off) and I didn't realize that I would miss the kitchen but since I haven't been in there much at all as of late I am kind of looking forward to cooking and possibly baking now that I can move around more freely. I have really been craving some homemade bread so I think that is going to be first on my menu this week!