JoAnn, the GOOD news is that breaks are easier to heal from than sprains I have found. I have done both in the past few years. I know it seems so cumbersome and awful now and you feel so confined, but it will get better.

The pain WILL subside and just keep as active as you can with those crutches and use them to your advantage. Ask the doctor to get you a handicapped sticker for your car. Now, you can get better parking spots when you want to shop; you will find people will be more courteous to you; if you want to to the theater or a game, there are special accesses so you can avoid the lines. You can use this time to take it a bit easy and make the hubby do more for you. See, there are benefits.

However, try to keep exercising and moving to keep the weight off and keep active. Life doesn't stop because of a broken leg. Think of all those handicapped folks there.

Isn't it the worst, when bad things pile up on you at one time? You are too nice a person for this. The summer is coming and this should help. We are thinking of you and wishing you our very best.