In one week from today, I will be having ankle surgery.  This decision was made after the MRI showed lots of scar tissue from when I sprained my right ankle over a year ago.  I've never had a major surgery like this before.  It will be difficult for us all, because I will be on crutches for 6 weeks and will not be able to drive.  Brun will have to do all the driving, including taking me & Eowyn to school, as well as picking us up from school.  He'll also have to do chores that I would normally do.  

At the same time, I can't wait for the surgery, but I am nervous.  I can't wait because the surgery will help relieve my pain... of course I will be in a different kind of pain for a little while.  But the surgery will allow me to do things I can't do right now, like run & jump, chase after the kids, and not be afraid of hurting my foot.  I am nervous becuase I've never had a surgery like this.  I've never been put under & cut open.  I've never gotten a scar other than from personally hurting myself.  I will be on crutches, the only other time was when I sprained my ankle, but I was only on for a week... not 6.  I won't be able to put any weight on my foot for almost 2 weeks.  

Plus, I will be going to school after my surgery.  I will only miss one day, the day of surgery.  I will be hobbling around the school, afterwards, on crutches.  Art class will be the most difficult, because we have to use an easel(sp?), carry a large portfolio & masonite board with us, as well as stand/move around in class.