February 22, 2011
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Hey! Anybody out there?
Not because I have all kinds of interesting things to write about; but, because if I knew of someone having surgery, and then I didn’t hear from them for a while, I’d be wondering what happened to them!
So, I write today to say “HELLO!” and not because I have much news!
Today was my first day going out after my February 9th surgery. In my last post you saw my teeth sitting on my camera lens cap instead of in my mouth. Today was my dental appointment day. I got out of my SUV and promptly fell on the ground in the dentist’s parking lot!
Of course, that made Jesse immediately hold a tighter watch over me! Yesterday was the first day I wore something besides my nightgown around the house.
I’ve been told staying in a nightgown makes you remember to rest in bed, and it also reminds family members not to let the recovering patient do too much! I’ve been really good and “mainly” stayed in bed for 11 days. Yesterday, the 12th day, I still made myself lie down and read my book for bit of time, in the late afternoon.
We’re surviving and scratching through pages of homeschool subjects. I was able to do some health, character development, and read a story out loud in my recuperation bed. The girls liked climbing up on the bed and having school there. Beats the rigid sitting at the kitchen table! School in bed was cozy!
The weather has been just beautiful. Many of my days spent in bed were in a room with an open window. and a LOT of sunshine. Tango, our cockatiel, also sat on the back porch, one day, and soaked up the fresh air and sun. She was right outside my open window, and we talked to each other – much to her amusement (she couldn’t see me)!
I’m going to go with JoAnn tomorrow to pick up a few things for Rissy’s birthday presents. Cards, some pretty ribbon, and then to another store to pick up a picture for her wall. That’s probably the extent of what I’m capable of doing.
Thursday, I have my 2 week check up with the surgeon. I think this is the appointment where I’ll be released to drive. At least, I hope it is!
I ordered the old testament of the Message Bible. Didn’t cost much through Amazon.com. I haven’t been able to concentrate much to read it. Instead, I’ve entertained myself with two “fluff” novels with no substance. It’s all my mind can hold right now and those meatier books, I ordered, will still be waiting for me when the dusty cobwebs are blown from my brain!!! I read the “not so great books” out of obligation. They were a gift and I felt like I needed to read them (or, at least TRY), or it would have been an insult to the giver. The books are not “horrible,” they are just Christian stories geared to a teen age girl . . . maybe?!!!!
The dentist office and the Sam’s trip to pick up some food for Rissy’s birthday (next Sunday) did me in. I’m definitely not ready to go out dancing just yet! I’m sure the little bit I have to do tomorrow will be plenty activity for me, again. I hope next week will be stronger with a little more staying power. Right now, I want to get off of here and put on my nightgown!
The whole idea of staying in bed longer was to let the 92 million stitches INSIDE my body heal. Hopefully, I’ve accomplished something good by resting. I’m not known for my ability to be inactive! AND, I have plenty well-meaning friends who are quick to remind me to do NOTHING until I see my doctor. Hard as it is, I’ve done that very thing!
Be Blessed ~
Comments (8)
Hi Cherylyn, I’m out here — I’ve been away for so long and when I logged in, your post was the first one I saw. I just haven’t been on anything but FB for months, so I’ve missed much. First, your post seems to suggest you’re recovering well — was this surgery on your back? was it related to the cancer? I’m sorry I’ve been so out of touch. I also can tell that you’re as busy as ever (at least mentally) as you want everything to be fun and ready for Rissy’s birthday — you are such a great mom! Please do be careful — that fall sounds scary — and do rest and heal. I may not be around much, but I think of you often and I will be praying for you. In Him, Laurie
Whoa! I have been out of the loop. we were on vacation for 11 days and then the computer was being worked on for a week so I really missed out. It’s good to hear of your recovery. Blessings.
Glad to hear you are healing up and taking it slow. Hope you continue to grow in strength.
We have been on a whirlwind trip up North to my son,Daniel,and dil,Heidi. They have, within a few weeks time, felt the call of God to go to S. Korea to be missionaries. They may be leaving on March 8th! So we went to be with them and to help start packing up. They are giving everything away, quitting jobs and trying to get a quick passport for Heidi. I hope to post about it all soon. Appreciate your prayers for God’s will, leading, and help through it all.
A big HELLO from me and hug for you from way up in the North! Take care!
Hi Cherylyn, I got lost in the blogging web…buttoday I have found you again. I pray for you to feel better and get better…and to be able to rest A LOT !
Lieve groeten
Godeliva van Ariadone
So glad to hear you are doing ok!
Keep taking care of your self!
(((HUGS)))
Tina
Just wanted to say hey since I haven’t talked to you in forever!
I’m so glad you are behaving yourself! Hope you are soon able to be up more and have more energy. I finally got my date for gall bladder surgery, but it isn’t until AUGUST! Oh! I am not happy about that, but having to restrict almost all fat from my diet has helped me to keep losing weight. By August, I will certainly have to get some smaller clothes! LOL! How nice that your weather is getting better. Does that mean Spring has arrived where you are? Blessings to you, and Happy Birthday to Rissy!