Feeling Normal again

@Ghostlady (1661)
United States
April 5, 2025 10:52pm CST
Went looking for an xxlarge ruber glove. Walked all over Walmart. Found rubber gloves in a few places, but only LG or Fits MOST! Got some potting soil, and a few things, and went home. Ended up washing dishes with one hand..mostly. Didn't get cast wet, but a few spots. Made me feel good...Can't believe washing dishes made me feel good. But Tom has been cooking and washing dishes since March 23rd and working as well. I felt bad, as the house is my job to do. Still can't grab things, But hand is getting stronger. I actually made Tuna salad tonight. A friend of mine told me when she broke her arm and had to open a can, she would use her good hand and get the opener set to go, then used rubber bands to keep the handle closed. I tried it tonight... I WORKS! Laundry tomorrow.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (350842)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Apr
It won't be long and you'll be pulling your weight in the house again. I'm sure Tom appreciates that.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (143279)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 Apr
I am glad you can now open cans.
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dreamertink
@dfollin (25703)
• United States
6 Apr
Yep, I know how it is to have a messed up hand and try to do stuff around the house. However it is not your fault that you broke your hand so don't feel guilty and remember your husband vowed, for better or worse in sickness and in health. So just take your time to heal properly.
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Kareng
@kareng (72393)
• United States
6 Apr
Look at you! And you found a trick for getting a can open too! It sounds like you are on the mend. I'm glad you are able to do a little bit now with your hand.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (114492)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Apr
Glad you are able to do more.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (186587)
• United States
6 Apr
I'm glad you are finding ways to manage things. I hope you recover quickly!
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