Looking goodThis last Saturday I was rock climbing with my cousins (Kassie, Paige, Riley and Taylor) at my Grandpa and Grandma’s house. Then we wanted to pull ourselves up on the ropes Riley started having the feeling that we shouldn’t do it. We didn’t think anything of it so we started pulling ourselves up, while we were pulling ourselves up, my harness came untied and I went flying to the ground. Riley said she saw the rope fly up and I was not on it. She heard a thud looked down and saw me lying on the floor. Everyone was like “are you ok Lex?” I said, “no.” That night I ended up going swimming to green canyon and jumped off the diving board several times, everyone was carrying me around like a back pack. My dad told me to tough it up because he thought I was just playing it up.
I tried to be brave and go to church but tripped on my way in and hurt myself worse. I was in some serious pain so Tara gave me some ibuprofen. Later that day we had a party at my Aunt Stacie’s house, we went to the Christmas devotional and then went home. My dad was still telling me to try and walk on it to make it feel better. This morning my mom had a feeling that she should take me to the doctor. We found out that I had broken my Tibia (the larger bone in you lower leg). In the spirit of the season the Dr gave me a red and green striped cast. Come and see me and my crutches.
 Just for those who want to see a tibia |
 nice and festive |
Comments:
Dad said…
Sorry Lex, You are a lot tougher than I give you credit. I will make sure to pamper you more.
Monday, December 08, 2008 11:16:40 AM
Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…
Alexis, you sure have had your share of tough luck with broken bones this year. We sure hope it’s all over for the rest of your life. We are so sorry that it happened, but you sure showed a lot of grit trying to push through it. Thanks for being such a powerful grand-daughter. That is the best looking cast we’ve ever seen!
Monday, December 08, 2008 11:22:06 AM
Paul said…
Man girl you are tough. I know what it is like to have a Dad tell you to be tough. Grandpa broke my hand when he slammed it in the trunk and I broke both my feet. It was my Mom not my Dad who ended up taking me to the doctor. Thank goodness for sweet Moms!!!
Monday, December 08, 2008 11:33:56 AM
Riley said…
No one listens to the fun sized people!!!
Tuesday, December 09, 2008 6:42:52 PM
matt said…
Now I have to ‘jump’ out of the tree again!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, December 09, 2008 6:45:32 PM
Stacie said…
Wow Lexi! That is a fun cast! how long do you have to wear it? You need to drink more milk!! Take care of yourself!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 3:19:00 PM
Grandpa Baldwin said…
Lex, We are so sorry to see you have to go through another broken bone! And all in one year! I remember you falling from the ladder to the playhouse at our home in Rexburg! All these accidents make the Resurretion more meaningful -everything will be restored to its proper and perfect frame, even a hair of the head shall not be lost. You have an awesome cast! I know what it’s like to have a broken tibia (and fibula) – not fun, as your dad would say. We are anxious to visit during the Christmas holidays.
Thursday, December 11, 2008 7:44:35 AM
Patricia said…
Soooo sorry, Lex! What a deal a break is around your ankle. You be careful so it can heal fast, okay? I love your cast. You have a very “gifted” and “talented” Dr. My cast last year was a festive green one, also. However it lacked the strips. You got a bonus. Sure love you. Take care. (Your “broken bone” gift is on the way!) Love, Grandma B.
Thursday, December 11, 2008 7:57:27 AM