Day 9

I have been feeling like a shadow of my former self.  I guess a head injury will do that to you?

It looks so innocuous. 

Last week a ladder fell and hit me on the head, and knocked me to the ground.  It also hit the back of my hand.  No broken bones, though from the swelling and pain, I was surprised.  I also was relieved that my brain was not bleeding, and that I did not require a hospital stay.  Day, by day, I have been making progress with the healing.  The head pain comes and goes, and I slowly emerge from quiet and darkness into light and sound.  Concentrating for more than 20 - 30 minutes is still a bit much. Yesterday I had an almost normal day. I was able to enjoy the amazing weather and take a short walk. Today is worse, and it doesn't help that my neighbors who are building a pool have also decided to jack hammer and remove their freakin' driveway.  I try to stay positive.  The sound reducing headphones have made it almost tolerable, but the head pain has been with me all day.  The kids took me for a drive around lunchtime to escape the noise for a while, and it helped.

I am also grateful that my hand is fully functional even though it is ugly and a bit painful.  The swelling has gone down and I try to remember that the new colors every day are a sign of healing. Resting is not my best skill. 

Meanwhile, it is QuiltCon week!  I have a quilt in the show.  It is hard to get excited from so far away, but the photos have been fantastic.  I can pop in for short periods and feel inspired from photos of some truly amazing work!