Hello…I am going to make lemonade outs of lemons and give you a list of 10 things I have learned since I have been on "my bum"!!! I am doing better and the swelling is now sooooo much better. I still have a sensitivity to the material of the "boot" but read #8 below and you'll laugh!
I am super-duber excited for today as….JEANIE IS COMING OVER and that means that I will laugh…and that means we will have fun….and that means that we will stamp….and that means I will be a SMILING SUSAN! (well…actually I have been smiling as I am very blessed)
Let's get going with today's 10 things I've learned from a broken ankle…
- I have the BEST husband in the whole wide world….he is beyond a keeper (as I type this he is making us dinner…and already fed the horses and dogs)
- I have the BEST "peeps" in the world….each and everyday I get a call….."Hi Mom….how are you doing…."
- I LOVE STAMPIN UP….I have the BEST downline,fellow demonstrators, customers and cyber friends….emailing me, sending me cards and inspirations….(so darn sweet!!!)
- Having a broken ankle is "speed bump"….is just that – a speed bump that will pass before I know it. It truly could be sooooo much worse with all of the "craziness out there in the world"….and "sadness in the world" – this is nothing!
- You only need to watch the news once during the day.…anymore you will be able to recite word from word what is going on….(and actually the news is pretty depressing)…I often just listen to music.
- I found new love….(I am not a t.v. person but believe me….I found a new favorite)…I adore Food TV and I love….LOVE the Pioneer Women show (she is right after my own heart….loves to cook, animals, photography, the outdoors…..yep – love it)
- Learn to bite your lip and be grateful….John hung a bird feeder out the window so I could enjoy seeing birds BUT.…the minute birds come and eat… the Jack Russells….all 4 of them bark at the same time and Daisy, the pig….goes right under the bird feeder and roots for all of the little pieces – therefore while he is at work the kitchen door is a revolving door! (I've learned to put the blinds down!)
- Learn to bite the other side of your lip! I have had a sensitivity to the material that the "boot" is made out of and John has come up with a brilliant idea and it really works….1st – do not throw away the odd socks in your house….they can be handy! John takes his old cotton socks and cuts them to put over my foot so my skin is not touching the material BUT I had to call him at work as I could not find my good Stampin' Up! Craft scissors…I LOVED his response – "Oh, you mean the sock scissors….they are great for cutting socks!!!)
- Listen to your body….take time to slow down and figure out how to enjoy the journey! I adore being at home, true I wish that I could zip here and there like I did but I know that part of life will return very quickly…and for right now…I am doing just fine!
- Animals truly are the best to talk to! My 5 dogs, wonderful pig…have been the best and they always make me laugh! I swear they look at me and say, "Wow – you really are spending a lot of time in bed"….but I love it as they are right here with me!
Each and everyday is a gift…and my spirits are good (can't deny that I have had many bitty party's but I realized that no one was show up except the dogs)….and what would make me feel GREAT is to be playing with paper and creating.
I have a make shift area in our family room and I am sure that I will be able to come up with some cute cards that hopefully you will like!
Many thanks to so many that have emailed me etc….I adore all of your well wishes and I cannot wait to share with you an amazing parade of beautiful cards that I have received…..you will be smiling promise!!!
Until tomorrow!
You are the most positive person I know and as they say, people are put in your life for a reason and I am convinced of this where you are concerned. Thank you so much for you inspiration, Susan. That chance meeting (only once) at Sharon Cline’s was THE BEST thing ever. Keep up the good work on following doctor’s orders and hope you are up and at it all again soon. Blessing to you, your family, the dogs, and the pig – what a wonderful life you have indeed. Thanks for reminding me just how blessed we are each and every day (I have been in quite the slump for some time now and reading your positive posts is helping greatly.) So for all you do, THANK YOU and GOD BLESS!
Oh Susan, I do miss you so much. Have a great day with Jeannie. Wish we lived near each other too.
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Yay! Susan is back….and we are so glad to have you. Be patient and “gather ye rosebuds where ye may”…have fun with your good friend. Soon this will all be just a memory. Love the birdfeeder thing.
The bluejays of PA and their aggressiveness made me turn away from the window. And the squirrels
were amazing in getting into our feeder.
I LOVE your attitude. Hope you have a speedy recovery and are on your feet again soon.
I was SO excited this morning! You continue to take care of YOU!!! Blessings …
So glad you are feeling better. I love the Pioneer Woman as well as the Fixer Upper series.
Take good care of yourself. We all MISS your blogging as much as you miss us!! 🙂
Hang in there Susan….we will be here when you return with your regularly scheduled programming! I do miss your wonderful posts. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, take care of you!
Blessings to you ?
Miss your blogging! Hope you recover quickly. Thanks for sharing your positive outlook.
Susan, I am happy to hear that you are on the mend. I have sooo missed your daily blogs and inspirational cards, but also realize the body needs time to heal. Keep moving forward, and thanks for your uplifting attitude.
Ann
Susan,
Please take good care of yourself and get plenty of rest so you can get back to making your beautiful cards. I loved the “10 things” you have learned and I’m trying to put them to use in my own life. You are an amazing woman and I love your blogs! My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!
I Always Love reading your blogs and have missed them so much! So good to hear from you today…you certainly made me laugh about the bird feeder and the animal parties with you! I love your look on life though; you are truly a positive person, and there really is always something we can be thankful for no matter what we are facing on our life’s journey. What an inspiration you’ve been to me! Feel better and as you would say, “Just have fun” with your friend today~
Very happy to see your post this morning and glad you are on the mend. The loved ones in our lives are truly a blessing! We miss you, but make yourself and your recovery the first priority. Have fun stamping today. 🙂
Glad you’re doing so well — can’t wait to see what you’ll be making again when you’re up to it.
It’s great to see the update and your list. Hope all is going well and don’t rush things. We will be here waiting for you.
It was so nice to hear from you this morning! So happy that you will continue with your blog. Take your time getting well!
So HAPPY to see your blog today! Your list eas so sweet in many ways! Yes, #8 made me laugh. Men really don’t understand each type of scissor has s purpose. He sounds so sweet and I am glad you are so blessed in marriage and peeps! Dogs and cats are the ONLY ones I invite to my pitty parties!! Keep your smiles wide snd spirits high! Cannot wait to see the card parade!
Welcome back! We missed you! So glad you are on the mend, and looking forward to hearing more about your ‘downtime’!
So excited to your post this morning, hope you continue a speedy road to recovery. I love the Pioneer Woman too, of course I love food!!
Sometimes God wants us to slow down and take time for us.
So glad to hear from you today!! Love your story!! Glad to know you are going to show us the cards you have received….those pets are the best medicine!!! Take care of YOU!!! Hugs!!
So glad you are feeling better. I love that you were able to find good things to be thankful for in the midst of your discomfort. God has certainly blessed you with a positive attitude!? So glad you will be able to get back to your card making and be able to share your truly creative work with all of us.
Glad you are doing better. Enjoyed story and love your positive attitude about your “speed bump”. We all have those and just have to remember that this shall pass. God bless you and keep you as finish your recovery.
So glad you were back today – I’ve missed you! I love your list – especially the one about your scissorss! Lol! Hope you do lots of crafting and laughing today! Have fun and take care!
Wishing you a thorough and speedy healing!
So happy you are feeling better. I just had a knee replacement so I know what it is like to just say home and lay around. I also have a wonderful husband who cooks, does dishes, cleans, and does laundry for me. I am on my third month and he is still doing everything. God has really bless me and you. Oh! and yes I love the pioneer woman also. Looking forward to your stampin once again.
Rita
I have missed you Susan and I know you are missing the stamping as well. You must let the ankle heal. We all will be looking for your new projects and your creativity.
I too, loved your list and especially your scissors. They are hidden in my craft room as they are only for me and my ribbon. I also like the Pioneer Woman. I do cook lots of her recipes and enjoy watching her show. Take care and will be thinking of you !!!!
I’ve been checking email everyday for the “Simple Stampin” name! I said a big WAHOO when I saw it this morning but waited until I had plenty of time to savor it before reading your post! Soooooo glad you’re back and even more thankful that you’re doing better.
Susan, so glad that things are going better for you. Your list of 10 were WAY BETTER than Dave Letterman!!!! Yes, number 8 was for sure a good laugh. Continue to stay positive and you’ll be back on the race track soon.
Stampingly yours Nana Vonne
Susan, glad that things are going better for you. You list of 10 things were far superior to Dave Letterman’s list of 10. Yes, number 8 was a good laugh. It’s the thought that counts right. Continue to stay positive and you will be up and back on the race track real soon. Nana Vonne
I am so relieved to see your post this morning. I love reading your blog and seeing (and sometimes
casing) your beautiful cards. Happy stamping today with your friend. Kay
Love your positivity! This is the only way to face life … Looking for the lessons in each situation, knowing there is a reason for it all; finding those things to be grateful for rather than complaining; you are an inspiration!
You are such an inspiration. Loved your top ten list. Take care of yourself. It was so good to hear from you today and can’t wait to see all the get well creations from friends.
I think some of those things on that list were things you really knew before the ankle, just hadn’t taken the time to reflect on them as much as now. It is good to hear that you are doing well. I love “the sock scissors” – you may have to hide those! Would have sent you a card but have lost your snail mail address! So just know that you are loved! You do have a wonderful positive way of looking at things!
Take care and be patient! Hugs & love,
Pat
Each day we will just call it progress and be thankful! Keep up with the TLC!
It is so GREAT to have you back and blogging again! I was getting more and more worried as each day went by and no message from you. I knew you were in great hands, but still not hearing from you was hard. I’m glad you are doing better and that you have such a good outlook! Have fun with Jeanie and send what you can as soon as you can–it’ said desert out here without you!!
And here’s another positive for you: you don’t have a broken ankle in August when it is a trillion degrees out. You are definitely keeping an upbeat attitude. Don’t you worry about us, we’re just amusing ourselves until you can come back. We’ll try not to leave any big messes for you to mop up after.
I was so excited to see your blog today. Yay, she’s alive! I can relate to what you are going through as I broke my ankle in two places a few years ago and it certainly isn’t much fun being in a cast for eight weeks. It was very comical watching me learn to use crutches. I’m so happy to hear you are making lemonade. Thank goodness for Stampin Up to keep your mind and hands busy. Keep smiling Susan, it will all be over before you know it. Big hugs!
So glad to hear you are on the mend, just ease back and take your time, I know you must miss blogging and crafting but take this time to enjoy all the pampering from your sweet hubby and the company of your pets, they are indeed the best listeners.
Many, many more healing ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ for you plus lots of hugs and best wishes.
Maria.
I’m so glad to hear you are on the mend Susan, it’s hard to be limited by a broken leg but I think I could be even more frustrating if it was one of your arms, at least you can still do a bit of crafting. I love your list, all of it!! it has a lot of insight and good advice. Let yourself be pampered, I bet your hubby is enjoying it too.
Lots of best wishes for a continued recovery.
Hugs from Maria.
so glad you are doing better, I have so missed your posts and wonderful cards. Each morning I sign on and look to see if Susan is back:) Just take it easy and don’t over do.
OMG! I absolutely love #8! I was laughing so hard because that is something my hubby would do! Glad to hear you are coming around and blogging soon. Everyone missed you! Cyber hugs and giggles!
I’m so happy that you are healing and things are looking up for you. Yes, we have missed you, but you needed this time.
So glad to hear that you are improving each day and that you are looking on the bright side of things. Hugs and prayers.
Thank goodness you aren’t smiling because of being on pain killers! Oh how I wish I was there with you an Jeanie! We are all missing your posts. Meantime have fun with a speedy recovery!
Hugs
Glad you are doing better . I have missed you and your daily visit and cards . Big hug and share it with your sweet hubby !
Healing thoughts and wishes sent with love to you .
take care Susan, I am glad you are feeling better. I can understand the desire to get back to paper and ink, and we do miss your blogs, but take the time to really heal. Have fun on your plate date with Jeannie.
p.s. loved comment #8
Susan so glad you are back and on the mend!!! Hope you will be able to make leadership!!! Wish I could be as positive as you, you are an amazing woman with a great family. I envy you!!
I have missed your daily inspiration. Not only are your cards an inspiration, but your attitude is as well. Glad the swelling is going down….good sign.
Friends are just the best, aren’t they??
Is it at all possible that you will make it down to Leadership?
Let others take care of you ~ blessings, Margaret
Good to hear from you, Susan; and even more glad that you are taking care of yourself. Love your positive attitude, wonderful medicine on its own. So glad you have such a wonderful caring husband to help you through this speed bump! Thanks for sharing your list of 10 things you have learned. The scissor story reminded me of when my husband had fish tanks; he used my good fabric scissors to cut a metal piece for the top of one of the tanks; I am embarrassed to say my reaction was not of the humorous ilk! Keep getting better and know we are all patiently waiting for your marvelous creations!