I promised an update on the leg and here it is. I went to the doctor today and he was very pleased with the range of motion of my ankle and foot. Thanks to all of you for your prayers this is getting better daily. The swelling has gone way down and my toes almost look normal. :) My foot and leg are still slightly swollen. The x-rays looked really good too. He said that he could see healing. He was mainly concerned with the large bone, but was really happy to see signs of healing. Everything is going along well. I was hoping to be off crutches after this appointment, but I am stuck with them for another 2 months. (Maybe less-- I definitely don't underestimate the power of prayer.) I have an appointment on January 25th on which he said that he thought I should be able to "throw away the crutches." We shall see. Please keep me in your prayers. I am putting weight on my foot and almost look normal when I am walking minus having the crutches of course. Some days it's hard to still have to walk on crutches and I want to throw them away now. :) But I know this is probably growing my patience and humility, which are always good lessons, right? (Good, but maybe not always fun.)
Now for a little bit of Thailand information... Loi Krathong is a light festival in Thailand. It ties into being Buddhist. Many things in Buddhism have to do with luck as does this festival. It lasts for two days. People light off fireworks, light krathongs (lanterns), light inscents and candles on a boat type thing, place money on it and send it down the river. It was a cultural experience to say the least. It was pretty to see all of the lights. There was also a parade. Some of the students, Aj. Deanne Howell, the Howell children and I went. I was interested for the cultural aspect of it. There were tons of people down by the river. People thought it was pretty funny seeing someone on crutches, but they were pretty nice about letting me through for which I was thankful. One of my students posed as a bodyguard as well. It was very helpful. She was really sweet to me not the others she was pushing and making them move. There were tons of fireworks and not the hyper-safe ones that you can get in California. People were throwing them, too. I was nervous being on crutches that someone might throw one and I wouldn't be able to move fast enough, but all was well. Miss Deanne got hit by a piece of a firecracker after it had gone out and some boys threw some and they landed next to us, but we were able to move away from it. It was interesting to see that's for sure. I found some photos from the internet to put on here so you can see what it looked like. I didn't take any myself due to the crutches. They make things a little more difficult. For more information on this festival, you can google Loi Krathong.
This is one of the boats that you can see on the river that sometimes have money in them. This is for good luck. They also put their sins on it to have them float away.
This is people lighting a kratong (paper lantern). They also put their sins on this to have them float away. It is also for good luck.
Many, many kratongs.
Interesting tidbit of info... this past week the king's sister passed away. In remembrance of her, everyone is supposed to wear black when they go out. (This past Thursday through Tuesday). The stores also banned the selling of alcohol from the 14-16 because she is being cremated and her funeral is taking place. On top of that, all of the flags are at half mast.
I think that's enough randomness for now. I hope this finds you well and that you have a fabulous week! :)
Much Love and Hugs,
Lainy
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