First Week Of February

We got some snow on Thursday. I guess I should say, we got some snow dust. It was gone later that day. It has been in the 40's almost everyday since the start of the new year. Today it has gotten colder. We have a 50% chance for some snow today. Supposed to be back around 40 in a few days.

Friday I went to see an orthopedic doctor about my 'frankenfoot' on Friday. I have been having some pretty bad pain in my heal the last 4 months. I saw this doctor last year when I had sprained my ankle. I am always worried about the screws in my foot whenever I have pain and need to see the doctor. I am afraid the screws have backed out or broken or that I've damaged my foot beyond repair. X-rays taken again to check the screws and thankfully they are fine! I have an issue caused by my flat feet called plantar fasciitis. My doctor said I need custom foot orthotics. Until I can afford to get those, the doctor did recommend a arch support I could get from a local foot store. I got the supports the same day and have already seen major improvements!! We took the dogs for a walk the Saturday, with my new arch supports in my boots, and I felt so much better that it was unbelievable! I wasn't even limping around the house this morning either! I feel so much better already!

I finally saw a bird sitting on one of the horses. I know that the birds hang around the horses in the barn all the time. I see the remnants of their visits on the horse's backs. ;-P You can see this bird's two little buddies sitting on top of the barn.