Work, Dining Out & Thoughts ...

I am taking it day-by-day and am doing fairly well, so far. I am putting some weight on the foot (in a surgical shoe) and then when it starts hurting, I resort back to my jazzy crutches. I lasted at work all day on Friday and only left about 30 minutes early at the end of the day. I only used four extra-strength Tylenol, so I thought that was pretty good. Thankfully, the students in JA BizTown were really good and we had some extra high school helpers that volunteered yesterday.

My staff wanted to see the “toe pearls” right away, but I made them wait until the end of the day. There wasn’t time to unwrap it and rewrap before kiddos arrived. They’ve all seen it now, so that excitement is over. My laptop arrived from Dell, so I’ve been trying to figure out all the “wireless” options, bells & whistles, etc. Dad helped me set up the wireless box at their house, so now I can be in bed and use the Internet – pretty cool.

One thing we are doing new this recovery time is something called “Dining Out Fun.” I purchased seven gift cards to various local restaurants (some lunch & some dinner). Each gift card is in an envelope and all envelopes are in a small gift bag. Each week (during recovery) we are picking out one envelope and are heading that that restaurant for lunch or dinner. It is designed to make a few meals easier on my mom and another opportunity for me to get out of the house! I think we are going to do our first one tomorrow after church.

Yesterday it became apparent (not sure why) at the amount of post-op pain that is probable with the next surgery. There will be two areas that will be hurting with the left forearm and right foot. I figure it can’t be much worse than the February, 2007 reconstructive surgery (somewhat comparable in extensiveness). There are good medications and no good doctor lets a patient go a long time with severe pain, so I’m sure it will work out. There will be time enough to think about this more in two weeks. The cast situation and long hospital stay are still on my mind, but I’m trying hard not to dwell on either right now. It is hard for me to rest, relax, and not get ahead of myself mentally. It is God's timing, process, and He continues to orchestrate events. It is easy to forget where you’ve been and how far we have come. I can do this and then when this is over, this is IT FOREVER!

Wishing you a joyous weekend filled with much sunshine!
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