Ski Time
Everyone deserves an award for a job well done. Don’t you think??
I thought what better way to pat myself on the back for cleaning and organizing my mother’s house than a family ski trip to Aspen? I love Aspen and I usually like Spring skiing. The sun is shining, the air is a bit warmer and often the snow is perfect.
This trip was no different! I am a good intermediate skier and decided to hone up on my skills on the first day.
Mountains of Aspen
My husband and good friend who are both excellent skiers were giving me pointers. We were having such a wonderful day and then came Cloud Nine. I have skied down this intermediate slope many times. I was humming along down the mountain when I lost my footing on a little patch of slush. Any one who skis knows that something like that can be the absolute kiss of death. And boy was it. I took a tumble, felt a pop, and next thing I knew, I was in the Aspen Clinic talking to the doctor.
I was crossing my fingers, toes, and eyelashes that is was just a little strain. Alas, and alack, I managed to fracture my tibial plateau. Now if you can tell me exactly what that is I will personally give you a prize – no googling! I heard no weight bearing, crutches, and… no surgery? Really? No surgery? Holy cannoli! I was never so excited to have a broken tibial plateau in my life. Seriously.
So I survived that, but a commercial flight home? Not in this lifetime. How would I elevate my leg? How would I crutch myself down those teeny aisles? Where would I store my sought after crutches? Thankfully I have generous friends in high places which meant I got to fly private – there is always a silver lining.
Jennifer Miller and I heading back home
One of my most favorite things about being injured – is that I am less active and out and about. Which means my hubby and I are eating in a lot more and spending some serious quality time together. You don’t realize, until you are on crutches, how few things you can actually do, so cooking dinner is almost out of the question. We ordered a couple of meals in, but my husband has really stepped up to the plate and is cooking! I sit at the island and tell him exactly what to do . I mean last night he came home with the most succulent shrimp from Chinatown; so I had my CIA trained assistant whip up a batch of pesto and then I taught my husband how to grill the shrimp and then make a perfect pot of spaghetti.
Hubby cooking up a storm
Low and behold, this photo! It looks like a heart, doesn’t it????
Cooking with Love
He was cooking with love!!!
While being injured isn’t ideal, it has really forced me to slow down, work on my cookbook, and allow my darling hubby to spoil me. I think I can do this for another 4 weeks.
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Thanks Ellen! Trying not to be too frustrated with the situation at hand.
In a few more weeks, I will be walking again just in time for spring shopping! LOL!
Yes. I hope this injury heals quickly!!! When Michael gets serious about a good meal,
he’s pretty adorable.
Hopefully, I will not need an HSS surgeon. Love the window and door analogy Andrea!!!
Oh my, no more concussion, but I made a couple of mistakes. A door closes a window opens! No and there unless something else happens – papers fly off a counter? Feel better! A
Pamela,
It’s true when we hear that when a door closes and a window opens!
Such a wonderful big “open window”, too! Your darling husband was obviously cooking with love for the love of his life! The look of love and satisfaction showed in that beautiful picture! We both know how satisfying it is to make those we love a meal they really enjoy. The “door closing” on your poor leg gave him that great feeling, you felt adored and had what looks like an outstanding meal! That’s a big window, Pamela!
From one who is working with much less bone mass than needed, stay off your feet and be very careful. Think before you rush somewhere. I had two black eyes and a concussion and now have a metal wrist thanks to a last second trip to the loo!!! The good thing about that is I’m first in a plane and I can highly recommend a fabulous surgeon at the HSS!
Feel better?
Warmly,
Andrea
I’m so glad you weren’t injured more, and that you are celebrating this silver lining. Michael is adorable in the kitchen!
Nice Pamela! There is indeed a silver lining in every Aspen cloud!
I like that you have a cook book in the wings. And, of course, your husband spoiling you is wonderful.
Enjoy your time off!