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Goodbye to the Mansers

So we say goodbye to our good friends, the mansfields. Over the last couple of days we have been able to eat our favorite foods, chick-fil-a and armadillo grill, and reminisce on the fun times of living in the radius(that would be durham, nc). There were some definite sad moments since they have been living in the state of north carolina for most, if not all, of their lives, but I am extremely excited for them. New York doesn't know how lucky they have it now. I will definitely miss them, but I guess I am kind of glad that I tore my acl(i would have definitely liked it another way) because this meant I was able to spend lots of quality time(my love language for those of you who need to know!) and really say my good byes! Izzy and Maeby were even able to say proper goodbyes this morning as the Fultons and Whitehills brought Starbucks and Chick-fil-a. (Starbucks wont be a problem in New York, but this may be their last chick for awhile-how sad!) If you are bored while typing numbers in the office, check out zackmansfield.com and watch their move to new york LIVE! I know, so exciting! I am going to leave all of you with the advice that Robert and I left to these two wonderful and sweet people-- "don't lose your southern flare" "don't forget how to drive a car" "be green and stay republican" "good luck driving a rental truck through manhattan" "go to Tao!" There were many other words of advice, but I think we can leave it at that!

up and moving!

It has been almost a week and I can honestly say I am mobile. I am still having a slumber party with Robert, Izzy, and Maeby in the den, but I am now able to walk without crutches for small amounts of time. I will have to say I am almost done with the pain medicine which is always a sad and scary thing, but I am excited that we are on the last day of meds because I can finally move about without nausea and the feeling that I am about to fall over.
Now it is time for rehab. I never thought it would be so difficult to bend a knee, but I am sure learning a lesson of humility! My knee has gotten to 90 degrees which is great for just the first two days of rehab so I am excited for that and I can't wait to bend it all the way back. If anyone has acl stories they want to share or any tidbits that might help me, please let me know! Ok, now I am off to start my new hobby-making a quilt out of all my favorite t-shirts!! We shall see how it all works out, but I am very excited to get it started! Check out some funny videos of my visit to atlanta and robert's birthday. At least I am keeping myself busy!!
oh! PS-im not celebrating tearing my acl(just wanted to be a part of the toast, haha! and I wasnt picking my nose! haha!) i guess i am not very afraid of making a fool of myself!

Surgery is DONE!

I am very excited to report that my surgery is over and done and everything went really well. I must admit I am glad to be done with everything and I even feel really good. My whole leg was numb all day yesterday but the thing that was amazing was how good I felt. I wasn't groggy, I was fully alert, and I felt as if I was ready to go and play a soccer game. Ok, maybe that is an exaggeration, but my leg feels great and I am very excited to get my recovery rolling. I am going to keep updating my blog, so please keep reading and checking in! Thank you so much for all your prayers and I can't wait to hear from yall soon!