Finding the chase and cutting to it

I broke my arm three weeks ago, you already know that.

I’m not saying it’s been easy, in fact of the first two weeks, I was in quite a bit of pain. It’s not uncommon for a distal radial fracture to become dislocated and that happened to me.  So, the bone was fixed in place with some K wires.

Yet, I’ve learnt a lot. How to dictate, tie a bow with one hand (I mean a bow as in a shoelace and not a bowtie), how to open bottles and packets, use taps and other things. Humans are very adaptable. But I am so looking forward to getting my hand back.

I’m looking for to be able to type, drive, ride my motorbike, have a proper bath – you know with water touching my skin, and not having to think that doing things.

I did think not being up to work would be awful: I’m not exactly capable of doing anything independently. I’ve actually enjoyed the break. If I’m not working, I don’t need as much money to live, which is a real eye opener. If I were fully functional, would I have enjoyed it as much?