Fun!

 Yesterday was busy but fun. After school was over for the day we grabbed the Halloween costume (and Timmy) and headed to Shepherd University. Robby, who is not thrilled with the dining hall offerings this year, was more than willing to join us for a family dinner out before the trick-or-treat event. It was really nice just hanging out and enjoying a slower paced meal together. Life has been so hectic since I started working, I have learned to relish these family moments.

After a delicious dinner (that I didn't have to cook) we took the boys back to campus for the event. Robby both delighted and surprised Timmy by donning his own food themed costume. (I must admit that the sight made me smile as well.) While the boys went to the Halloween party, Scott and I hung out on campus. 

Night routines were rushed because of the late outing, but that is par for the course for Halloween week. After all, it isn't everyday you are invited to your big brother's college campus!

 

 

Shep or Treat

 I have a brand new pair of Nike sneakers and OMG- the difference in my leg pain is overwhelming. Within a minute of donning the new sneakers the pain radiating up through my leg and into my hip started to dissipate. While I'm still sore from overusing muscles, the constant strain and pain is gone. 

Last night I realized that I am at an age where I cannot purchase shoes simply by their appearance. My need for a structured insole and support will not be swayed by fashion. I only have one biological foot remaining and I really do need to take better care of it. I'm thinking I need to explore socks with arch support next.

The socks will have to wait though because tonight's event has been on our calendar for weeks. Robby has invited Timmy to campus to participate in "Shep or Treat" with him. (Last year we didn't know what it was so Robby did not register in time.) Hamlet has hardly been able to contain his excitement. He is ecstatic to spend the evening with his big brother at his college. The fact that they will be trick-or-treating and getting candy makes it even better! 

Pics to follow! 

shoes

 The pain I feel through both of my legs has become increasingly problematic. Initially I just experienced the discomfort at night after a long day of walking. Now I wake up hurting and the pain only intensifies throughout the day. The pain is omnipresent and is becoming exhausting.

I don't believe that the pain is radiating from my prosthetic side. I have no socket discomfort (knock on everything lucky) and the skin is intact. I feel comfortable in my socket and I don't have any indication that the fit is wonky. Instead, I suspect that the pain is originating through my biological foot.

Trying to look at every variable, I have honed in on my shoes. My current shoes are cute and bright pink. Because I was working from home, those were the only two requirements I considered. Now that I am walking nearly 20k steps a day and climbing 10+ flights of stairs with students, my shoe needs have changed.

I wanted to buy a new pair of shoes after work yesterday but a flat tire stymied my plans. Instead I opted to remove an insole from an old shoe to create my own arch support. The pain did not go away but it definitely lessened. 

On tap for today- acquire a pair of working in the community shoes. I think my body will thank me.