Success
Devon had to work today and I am no longer seeing a nurse daily for my wound dressing changes, so it has been really lonely.
Devon was running late this morning (as always) so he wasn't able to prepare my meals for the time he would be gone. I had him take some chicken out of the freezer and put the sauce pan out so I could boil the chicken myself.
It just seems so stupid how something so simple becomes such a workout.
Leaning against the cabinets, bracing myself in corners in the kitchen and moving at a snail pace, I was able to get water in the pan and place it on the stove. Even turning on the element I had to brace myself so as not to fall.
Thankfully there is an island in the middle of the kitchen that allows me easier transition from stove to counter. Just taking the cooked chicken out of the pan and into a bowl was an exercise in balance. Having to shake the chicken off the fork, I had to grab the counter to keep me standing.
The island sits closely to my section of the sofa, so I was able to slide the bowl across the island and enjoy a hot delicious lunch of boiled chicken.
SUCCESS!!!
And that's another thing, I really enjoyed the simple cooking of this meal. I don't need BBQ or fried chicken for it to be delicious. Just some simple spices and I can eat happily and healthy.
When I first lost my leg and knowing I would have times alone, I was scared. Convincing myself of things I couldn't do. Sometimes, I just need to stop listening to myself and start believing myself.
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