Bad News!

I guess it could be worse. . . at least I don't need surgery. I have a very bad bruise on one of the bones in my leg near my knee. Although it's not a fracture, it could be if I don't stay off of it for a few days. So, I'm at home staying off of it. I'm not on the cane anymore, I'm on a WALKER! I just can't believe this! Hopefully, I'll be able to go back to work next week, but I will still be using the walker and I'll have to be careful for SIX weeks. Even if I feel like it's fine, I can't do anything before six weeks, or it could make it worse. And to top thing off, Sunday night I lost my balance and fell flat on my tailbone! So, my left knee is very badly bruised, my right leg hurts from having to do all the work and now my butt hurts if I sit down wrong! Okay, this is where everyone should step back from your computer screen and roll on the floor laughing until you're in tears. Yes, sometimes I have to laugh to keep from crying, but I will get through this because I AM A MARATHONER AND I WILL BE IN CHICAGO IN OCTOBER. I may be just walking really fast, but I will be there!

Mark, I need you to work out a schedule for me that will get me caught up with the other MMers when this six-week period is up. My doctor has approved leg lifts with ankle weights, swimming and biking so I'll be doing that during this down time. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and prayers from everyone would be even more helpful! Not just for a speedy recovery, but for patience to get me there.

Thanks everyone - I love you all!

Blog on Marathoners - I'll be spending a lot of time reading all the fun stuff you're doing!