At a time in my life when I need as much energy and mobility as possible to do what I need to do (namely, keep a roof over my kids' heads), at a time when I even have a little emotional incentive to push on...I end up on crutches. It's a sprained foot, but that doesn't tell me much, except that the xray didn't show a break.

I know I'm impatient, but it's almost 48 hours now and I still can't walk. I can't even stand on it. I can't drive. That sorta makes it hard to earn a living.

I'm really good for thinking the worst and since the doctor didn't offer any info and I was too stupid to ask the right questions, I'm not sure what the severity of the sprain really is. In my relentless web searches, everything indicates a severe sprain, a possible torn ligament and...without improvement soon...treatment requiring more than a little ice.

I can't do anything with my kids. I probably won't even be able to take them to summer camp tomorrow. I can't go meeting new clients because I can't get there. :(

I just got a ride to the grocery store with my brother-in-law. I had to use one of those motorized carts. I had to use my crutches to knock toilet paper off a top shelf. I feel like an invalid.

I guess it's not so bad if I'm only like this for a few days but I don't know it's only going to be a few days :( Meanwhile, I'm snapping at my kids every time they come within inches of my foot. If anyone so much as bumps up against my toes, I will go through the roof. If I'm hit the wrong way, I could end up in surgery.

I never appreciated walking as much as I do now. I wish I could go for a really long walk in the hot sun until I get blisters on my feet!
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I am so sorry. It seems like the harder we try the more things fall apart. Try to keep your chin up. I am too suffering from some stuff and I apologise to everyone for not being here.
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