Return of the Sicke Cell Foot Ulcer

My recent move has kept me distracted from making regular posts. Fortunately, during the most active part of my move, I was free from all foot ulcers. In total, I went about five months without a wound. Unfortunately, on my birthday, a new foot ulcer broke open. It’s always a bummer when I get a new wound. However, I felt very blessed that I did not have any wounds to take care of during my move.

In all, I have seven wounds on my legs right now. Six ulcers are on my right ankle, and one on my left; the one on the left ankle just broke open a few days ago. In spite of this, I count my blessings and give thanks to God.

I’m grateful that I didn’t have any wounds during my move. I’m grateful the Lord gave me a much needed break and allowed me to go five months without having any wounds. I’m grateful that the wounds I have right now haven’t been as painful as others I’ve previously had.

These wounds can cause so much pain and with it depression. I have accepted that these foot/leg ulcers probably are going to be a recurring problem the rest of my life. All I can do is take care of them the best I know how and hope God gives me an occasional break from having the wounds—like He recently did.

I try to look at the recurrence of these wounds like I do every other complication that arises in my life; “things could always be worse.”

Stay positive my fellow Sickle Cell Warriors. Life is worth living. There is joy in life. God loves you.