So last minute I decided to take my kids to their cousin's birthday party. It was being held at a place called Jumping Jungle. When I left I told Stephen this was a bad idea because it was so close to their bedtime. My lovely step sister Anna challenged me to a race through an inflatable obstacle course. This is not the one, just an idea for those who haven't seen one before. So of course I took her up on her offer because I am still so cool, right? Wrong. Towards the end there was this steep part where you have to climb up these tiny steps. The wall was about 6-7 feet high. Anna and I kept falling and laughing, until I fell and landed on my ankle and heard a POP noise.
Long story short, we went to the ER, got Xrays, and a shot of morphine (which didn't really help). Didn't break it, but sprained it bad. Didn't realize it was bruised until tonight.
It is really swollen, hurts super bad and I am on crutches now. Good times. Because it is my driving foot I am also unable to drive for a while. Anna was such a doll and took me to the ER and didn't laugh at me while I cried my eyes out. Stephen and his dad came to the rescue too. I am blessed with such great family.
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Sorry Kendra. You know, they say that its much better to break your ankle than to sprain it badly. I know that's not exactly encouraging or anything. Feel better!
That stinks! Let me know if you need anything...we are only a few crutch hops away!
oh no! that is not cool! sooo sorry!!!
I yi yi!! That is bad news! Put yourself on bed rest!
Oh Kendra, I feel your pain. A few years ago, I was leaving work and I had to step over this planter box and then down 12 inches to the pavement. As I lifted my foot to step down, the front of my shoe caught on the edge of the planter and I fell. I literally couldn't move because I couldn't put any weight on my foot, nor my arm because I had tried to catch myself. Fortunately, my cell phone was in reach and I called my friend to come outside and pick me up. You should have seen me hobble into the doctor's office. I was able to walk on it two days later. I hope your swelling goes down soon.
Holy cow! - the picture says it all. Ouch... I am so sorry :(
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