I Feel like Dancing :D

Well - perhaps that's a bit of an overstatement, but I just have to share my good news for the day. I'm WALKING!!! Now how elementary is that?!? LOL! I got the thumb's up today to walk without crutches!!! It's going to be a bit of a long-haul still, but I am SO thrilled to be on my feet again - literally!

One more week in this boot cast, then transitioning in to a shoe/boot week and then finally a shoe! AND I'm driving! VERY carefully, but driving none-the-less Ü

Can you tell I've been a little depraved? It just feels too unreal to finally be able to take my first baby steps. There is a LOT of healing yet to come - it appears that I might have a "floater" bone, so please, please, please say your prayers that it just goes to places in my foot that it doesn't irritate. Also I have something called "Morton's Neuroma", which essentially means that a nerve has become enlarged. Needless to say it doesn't feel good Ü We are hoping that it is going to be a "Morton's Neurightis" though - LOL! In doctor's terminology it was his joke that he is hoping it heals right and after 4-6 weeks it will just disappear. So please wish me luck as I continue this healing process.

Another bit of good news is that we have made a HUGE dent in the Nestability orders. There are only a few left to go!!! We are working so hard at it. Last night it was after midnight when J.J. and I finally went to bed and tonight - well it's 11:15 and we are giving up - LOL! Talk about dedication - are we two crazy hoot owls or what?!?

Well - I'm going to sign off for tonight with one last BIG tease - can I tell you that the latest Paper Trey release is going to blow your doors down? Get ready, get set, because tomorrow is GO! I had so much fun with these sets - once again they provided me with that creative release that doesn't really tie me in to "work". My mind just floats free and I get to create. My work isn't quite as polished as usual, being it's tough to get things done in the state I'm in - but I am thrilled with the concepts I'll be sharing on Nichole's behalf and hope that you can see yourself getting a new energized creative boost from the ideas that will be shared.

Comments

[Debbie Olson]

So glad that you are off the crutches, Ellen! What an ordeal for you!

[Angie]

congrats! That's great news!

[Inger]

yay for walking! Hope you heal fast fast from on!

[Eleanor Jenkins]

I am so glad you are off of the crutches! And driving! That is so great -- to be able to go when you want to! I hope you will be completely free soon and that Morton's neuroma goes away. I got my nestabilities and stamps today. I am going to play with them in my cb now! Thanks so much!

[Lynne]

I am so happy for you, but don't overdue or you will just undo all you have been through. You are in my prayers for perfect healing. Have a great day, Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne

[Beth]

Way to go, Ellen!!!! Take it easy but I'm so happy to hear you are up and "running!" Thanks for your diligent work on the Nestabilities!

[Lisa Silver (silvergirl)]

Oh! I'm SO glad to hear you're getting up and about again! That's great news. Take care not to overdo anything. ;-)

Thanks,
Lisa

[Vianna]

Wishing you to get well soon. Love your work and your blog. I stop by often. Warm wishes,
Vianna (in Florida)

[Rose Ann]

Wonderful news, Ellen! I am so happy to hear you are healing well and able to walk and get around better! I will pray that you continue to heal properly. Hugs!

[Juanita]

It's fabulous news that you are off those crutches!!! I will be praying about that Morton's Neuroma and healing health for you. What an awesome trooper you have been through all of this!!!
Congratulations for your progress with the Nestabilties.

I received my Non-Stick Craft Sheet yesterday, that was so speedy, I love it!!! TFS.

[Sharon Harnist]

Ellen, that's fabulous you are off your crutches -- yay!

[K Ostvig]

YEAH!!!
Now dont over do it!

Take care of yourself

[Natasha Trupp]

I'm so happy for you! It's an amazing feeling to be able to walk again, however slowly or carefully, without that crutch!

I received my shipping notice yesterday as well! I am very excited!!!

[Joella]

I'm so happy you're walking! I can't imagine how great you feel! Yeah!

[Teresa]

I'm so happy you are "walking". I will add my prayers for a well healed foot.

[CatherineH (Kiko)]

Oh, Ellen... I'm so happy for you getting rid of those crutches! I woke up to my shipment notice this morning! Yipee for that! I'm going shopping for a CD binder this weekend. Thanks again for working like a madwoman getting these orders out, and whatever you do, dance softly!

[Cheryl Hinton]

Congrats on your "walking"!! I can't imagine how hard it has been for you.

I received my Spellbinders order yesterday and can't wait for the weekend to learn how to use them. The "free" gift was perfect as it was hearts & I'm a newlywed! THANKS so much!!

[Colleen]

Prayers coming your way for continued progress with your foot.

Hugs,
Colleen
http://kroppykat.blogspot.com/

[Angie DiMeglio]

I'm happy you're walking --I will say a prayer that everything goes away on its own.

[Gail Owens]

I'm so happy you are up and about. Enjoy your freedom.

Gail

[Charmingdesigns]

I'm so glad to hear you are up and about!! Freedom!. Laurie

[Cathrine]

I'm sure your work is wonderful Ellen! Hope and prayers for speedy healing.