Written for RDP, where Martha asks us
to get creative with the word “rigamarole”.
Thanks, Martha! Here’s where the prompt took me.
Yesterday I met with the hand surgeon; he was pleased with my healing and cleared me for physical therapy starting today. He also spoke to the therapist who will make a smaller, custom-fit splint for me. I can’t wait to get my hand moving again and to be rid of the ginormous splint I’ve been in for the past month. I hope the new one is simpler with fewer straps to do and undo. I’m tired of all this rigamarole and ready to get back to my normal life. It’s been 11 months since the injury that started all this. Enough!
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That’s a great step forward. I wish you well in your continued recovery.
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A long time Nancy! I’d say you won’t be sorry to have all of this end!
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After all these years I always thought it was rigmarole (that’s how we Brits pronounce it), not rigamarole!
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Both spellings are acceptable, however, rigmarole is the more traditional and rigamarole a widely accepted alternative spelling. Isn’t it nice to know we’re both right? Thanks, Glyn! 😊
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My fingers and toes are crossed for you Nance hope all goes well –
PS I love Lynyrd Skynyrd and this is a great track ♥️
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Glad you like the music, Ange; I do too! Thanks for your good wishes …. that really means a lot to me. ☺️ I’m home from therapy and I made it through in one piece! We’re taking it very slowly this time. ❤️
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Amen Sis …go careful with the physical therapy! I agree that
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Slow and steady is the pace. I made it through today, thank God. Thanks for your good wishes, my dear sis 💜
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Eleven months, you deserve a bravery award!
Isn’t rigamarole a great word, r i g a m a r o l e!
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It hasn’t been fun but saying rigamarole is great fun! Thanks so much, dear Keith 😌
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Here’s to hoping all your hopes are well founded in the reality that awaits you!
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Thanks! I made it through the first one 😊
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Good deal for the next step in the healing of your wrist. Rigamaroles are so not fun, but it is a really fun word to say. 🙂
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Ha! I totally agree, Barbara. Thank you 😊
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Joydance!
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No dancing! I can’t risk falling and breaking my ass! But in my heart, I’m dancing. Thanks, Ron. 😌
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This certainly has been an ordeal for you, Nancy.
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It really has, Jim. It’s been frustrating physically, emotionally, and psychologically for both me and Bill who has done everything for me since the beginning. The man is exhausted (but never complained) and I desperately want my independence, for my sake as well as his. I really think if anything goes wrong during PT, I’m going to learn to live with it. I am cautiously, optimistic, even if it doesn’t sound like it. Thank you, my friend.
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Computer problems for me today and I am on my laptop instead of my desktop.
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Good luck with that, Jim!
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I just called the geek to come over and have a look at it.
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Don’t let that therapist hurt your hand this time–slap him with your good one! Three cheers for getting back to normal.
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The prescription is to take it s-l-o-w and easy. I’ll gladly go to PT for as long as it takes than go through this again. Guaranteed, I will bark at the first inkling of pain! Thanks very much, Lois.
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Best of luck dearest sis. Hope the journey to recovery is smooth. Hugs
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From your lips to God’s ears. Thank you, my dear sis. 💕
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You’re very welcome dear friend
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Hope it goes well for you!
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Thanks very much, Clive. I am more than ready! 👍🏼
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I’m sure you are! This has been going on for far too long!
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