They aren't golden in appearance but they are in cost... After many months of battling with heel spurs and plantar fasciitis, I finally decided to get my feet casted for custom orthotics (shoe inserts). I have done the night splint thing, icing twice a day, stretching, meds, "regular" shoe inserts, taping, elastic supports, cortisone shots... you name it. The doc was great and took all sorts of measurements and observations. Turns out the Achilles tendon in my right foot is very tight and the arch in that foot flattens when standing (it is fine when resting). So the inserts will position my foot and hopefully take some pressure off the Achilles (which reduces the constant pulling and subsequent pain). Should be about 3 weeks before the inserts are available. Of course my insurance doesn't cover it... But I couldn't take it any more. He gave me a bonus cortisone shot today which hurts going in but provides immediate (albeit temporary) relief.
In my last blog I mentioned the theme of God creating something out of nothing. Well, we are at the "nothing" point now and are anxious to see what develops. It seems every lead has dried up but we know that can change in 30 seconds. Still searching online, networking, going to my required Unemployment classes and doing what I can. And God keeps providing. Just waiting for the big breakthrough...
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