I have not broken a rib in a long time but yesterday afternoon, l moved quickly to save my phone from falling, l must have twisted in the worst possible way because l heard a loud crack & then the pain followed so quickly & violently that l was reminded of how long it takes to get better & how it always seems get worse before it starts to improve. I cannot take a deep breatn without crying out & l HAVE to take deep breaths & cough for my lungs. I had a sneezing fit last night & this morning that just about sent me into a screaming response. Getting up is painful as is ANY movement. I know it will take time but l wanted to give you all a heads up, l can only sit upright for short periods of time before spasms take over my entire body. I have to be really careful not to do so much commenting that l cannot stand the pain. I will be reading, praying, & thinking of all of you because those things can be done in a prone position.
Love you all & l am thinking of you even if l am not telling you. 
Ellen
