Yesterday, I went to the Orthopedic Clinic to get a hard cast put on my ankle.  That sounds easy enough, but obviously not for me.  I had more X-Rays taken and they showed I had torn some ligaments so a cast was not all I got yesterday.  I had surgery yesterday afternoon to put in a plate and screws to help align my ankle so it will heal correctly.  I have another “soft cast” on and will have it on for four to six weeks.  It is non weight bearing so I will be back on the couch with my leg elevated and ice packs three to five times a day for 30 mins.  I was surprised how fast they did the surgery and I am glad that since I did have to have surgery that it is over. I am also very, very thankful that my mom will be here on Saturday.  If there was ever a time I needed her, it is now. I move very slowly with the crutches and while Billy can pretty much do a lot of things on his own, Baden is a different story.  I am also thinking that having a one story home would be really nice right about now.  More updates later.