One week past surgery. Most of it I don't even remember. About 2 days ago, I lost the foggy brain and ringing in my ears from the general anesthesia. I'm learning a lot of lessons as the result of trying to do things that I've normally done as I start to feel better. Gotta slow down! Take it easy! Stay on those pain meds!
Wow, and my house is filled with all of these beautiful flowers! Thank you all so much for thinking of me, praying for me, taking time out of your day to write a note, email, text, or send a gift, and to those who have brought food for my family. What a blessing to not have to worry about shopping and fixing meals on top of everything else! A grateful thank you to everyone who has stepped up to keep my girls busy and involved with their normal activities. I am so grateful to my First Baptist family who have prayed, encouraged, trusted and filled in for me while I'm convalescing. To my fellow Heritage Moms who have stepped up to cover my teaching commitments, you are my heroes. Just as Dana Cabral has mentioned before, it is a testament to the quality of people I am privileged to rub shoulders with at Heritage to witness how effortlessly you all step in to stand in the gap. I am overwhelmed with all of your love, feeling very undeserving of it all, but very grateful.
As of today, I am still on a consistent pain relief regime, laying low, staying quiet. Experiencing many strange and unexpected feelings as I heal. The mobility in my arm has been surprisingly good. But I have some cramping in the muscles from time to time. I'd really like to get some exercise, but walking to the post box is about my limit before I start to get light-headed. I'm so glad Marty and my dad have been there to keep me stable.
My post op appointment is scheduled for Monday, Oct 25th, when I find out the results of the sentinel node biopsy. And I am still banned from driving!
The rainy weather is starting to get old. I miss my room with the sun pouring through the windows and giving that golden glow that gives such warmth to the space. Although, today was nice when my mom suggested a fire in the fireplace. I think we should do that again tomorrow.
It's interesting how such challenging events can help us to see just how blessed we really are.
Thanks for traveling this path with me.
Love you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update - your outlook is amazing Girl!!! God is so sweet to have put you in my life!! Praying that the sun will bathe your room again soon - until then just trust that the true Son is bathing your room every minute of everyday!!!
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