The above photo is of my friend, Patty Pittman. We first met almost twelve years ago, when she started working for the same company I work for.
Everyone who knows Patty says the same thing, there's just something about her that makes people like her. She's a rare,
She's a very private person as well though, so I won't post her whole life story here.
The reason for this post is because Patty's kind of going through another rough patch; and yet has still kept her sanity.
A little over a month ago, my friend fell, which resulted in a compound fracture of her ankle. Patty had to have surgery on the ankle and has been ordered to stay off that foot for at least three months.
Now, we're talking about someone who doesn't sit still much, so you can imagine what that's like for her.
If that weren't enough, Patty lives on the third floor of her apartment complex, with no elevators. She's kind of stuck at home by no choice of her own.
That's where Patty's friends and family come in to the picture. Since the fall, Patty's daughter, Amanda, has made two trips out here from Chicago, and will be coming in for a third trip this week. In addition, Patty's cousin, and son have been helping care for her, as well as other friends.
As I said, Patty is the type of person people gravitate to. She's a strong person in so many ways, and is good at getting her message, (whatever it may be), through to even the most stubborn of people.
I know she'll get through this latest setback with flying colors. It'll take a few months, but I know she will.
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