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I have been in plaster yet again and found myself very limited in what I could do. I have also battled with cabin-fever again but at last I am out of plaster and able to get around a bit better albeit still on crutches. I am not out of the woods yet. I may yet have to be back in plaster but I will cross that bridge when I get to it.
In the meantime I want to pass on some encouragement to you all. Never let anyone tell you it cannot be done, or you will not achieve that, or even tell you no when you feel deep down that that is the wrong answer.
I got over this one yet again by keeping the following in my mind:
In the final audit it is wrong to be judgemental of others, it is also wrong to permit their opinions to control you.
With that in mind I kept on telling the doctors I was NOT prepared to be in plaster until 5 JULY and that I wanted to see a doctor to reassess my injuries and whether to be in plaster until the 5 JULY was actually the best medical way forward. It took some time but in the end I got my way and my plaster was removed just a day ago.
I still have to wait until 5 July to see my surgeon consultant but in the meantime I am happy that I had the confidence to insist on being checked out again by the doctors in the fracture clinic. And, as I have already said, I may yet have to go back in plaster but I MADE the powers that be LISTEN TO ME because I know my body better than anyone else.
So, I hope this encourages you, if it applies to you today, that sometimes YOU know best and YOU have to keep repeating this to yourself instead of letting others take control of your life.
God Bless, sent with love,
Suzannah
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Out of the ruin of my past I have found the fortress of myself and I know how to defend it.
Strive for WISDOM; Seek SERENITY; NEVER compromise your INTEGRITY.
I am On & Off hear so much that I haven't spoken to you in some time... I am Very Glad that you Stood up for yourself & Took Charge... I'm good at taking charge of others, just not my own health, but since i started hear I am def better then I once was... Wanted to let you know I was Thinking of you and Sending Healing Prayers your Way... Keep on Keepin On Friend... I wish you nothing short of a Quick Recovery, and the peace we all seek :)
Thank you for your Share & ESH :) In my Thoughts & Prayers
