Claimed, gathered and sent

It's been a while since I've posted anything. I'm back to classes and reading and writing papers. Frankly, after being on internship, it is a challenge to fully engage myself in these tasks. On top of that I have physical therapy twice a week. I now just use one crutch, but the transition to walking without crutches is going slowly. A couple of weeks ago I tried to transition too quickly and suffered the consequences. I was sure that by now, if not sooner, I'd be driving. But I still can't drive. And then I thought for sure by Nov. when I go to meet with the Candidacy Committee in New England for approval, that I'd be able to drive there. But alas...that is not the case. So, thank you to my husband for thinking about taking the train from Harrisburg to New London, CT. Now that the logistics for getting to and from the train station are worked out, I think this will be a neat adventure. This will also give me an opportunity to reconnect with a former pastor ...

On Thursday my hot pink cast was removed! I was so excited about that. The best thing is that I could take a shower without fear of getting the cast wet or falling and putting weight on the cast, which was a huge no-no. I am now wearing a special boot when I walk and am using a traditional type walker. Gone are the days of my scooter-like walker with wheels. So, I've been out and about. Friday I did quite a bit of walking. Now, what you need to understand is that I can only put very little weight on my foot at this time. This means that my arms and hands are bearing the weight as I step onto my right foot. Consequently, when I woke up Sat. morning, I hurt from so much walking. Now it wasn't my foot that hurt, but the heels of my hands! I walked so much my hands hurt. I took it pretty easy yesterday and was raring to go to church today and did just fine. I am healing well and looking forward to the time when I'll be able to drive. That won't be for at least anoth...