An achievable life

Oh to do the things I normally do.

Who would’ve thought that I would miss tasks like loading the washing machine and dryer!  However, I’m sure that with a bit of adaptation I could manage to do at least something other than fall down the side of the toilet?

Here’s my wish list.  I will cross things off as I achieve them!

• Go to the loo – without fearing for my life
• Make a cup of tea
• Make myself a sandwich
• Do some washing up (even if I realise afterwards that I’ve used the sponge that’s used to clean the dog bowls out)
• Get dressed in something other than tracksuit bottoms
• Be able to get into my wardrobe and chose what I want to wear without having to plan a military operation
• Be able to put my knickers on without swearing or pulling a muscle
• Realise that I’m actually not superhuman and need to rest and not feel guilty about it
• Load the washing machine
• Drive the car (that’s a long way off)
• Tackle a flight of stairs – even if it’s on my bum
• Learn to tackle the outside steps on my crutches – so husband no longer has to half carry half drag me back into the house
• Stop feeling envious of my friends leading their normal happy lives
• Let go of the fear.  It’s a bloody plaster cast….not an angry alligator clamped to my leg (although it feels like it at times)
• Cook a meal for the family.
• Stop worrying about what will happen financially.
• Realise that this is a temporary situation.  This will pass.  I will walk on two legs again.
• Lay to rest the fact that I may not be able to wear high heels and glamorous shoes again….not that I have in the past 5 years anyway.  I’m a Skechers girl though and through!
• Create another page on this blog listing all the useful tips that are being passed my way by others in the same situation.

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