As I awoke in recovery, I saw Dr. Maroon approaching me.
"Your surgery went perfect." he said.
"Good." I said, still half out of it.
"No, perfect." he said.
then he blamed it all on my dad which was sorta funny! : )
so i knew he had already talked to adam and my dad who were patiently waiting for me to wake up!
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Dr. Maroon was so genuine. and everyone at
Presby was so wonderful. I wish I could have thanked than nurse
anethesis (
sp?) but I was out before I knew I would be. I'll just leave it in the Lords hands to reward her for her company and patience and care. I was
definitely where the Lord wanted me.
Today, I am in very little pain and I am drug free! There is some tenderness around my
incision and I am
uncomfortable from having to "act like a log." I cannot bend, twist or lift anything over 5lbs until
aug 4
th when i am released by the doctor to life as normal. So, I long for the fetal
position, only because i can't sit in it now.
My foot still tingles after I stand for an extended period of time since the herniation that Dr. Maroon removed was the size of a grape! so, my nerve is still calming down after a very long temper
tamtrum! but the pain is nothing like it was! what a blessing!
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There are no words of thanks that are enough for everyone who has reached out to help. Especially with the children. They are well taken care of and I think they are loving the extra attention from all the friends and family! Ellie will be happy to show you her finger and toe nails painted by the
Kiefer's and today they came home with
ice cream mouths from their walk with grandma into town today. And Josh is already asking when Ben will be here to pick him up tonight! The 4
th was some what normal as I asked Adam to take all three to the parade (all by himself) a project he should be more than proud of! I hated to miss it, but was more happy that they didn't. And we got to watch the Zelie fireworks from the front yard! And Sunday rounded out 6 wonderful years of being married to the love of my life!
Adam has been amazing and is
exhausted at the same time! He is doing the job of two parents as well as having to take care of me, the fourth child! When tested with the "sickness and health" I am blessed to have him as my husband!
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But most especially, thank you for your prayers. I have truly felt them and I know that the Lord has his hand on me.
I am learning today to not take tomorrow for granted. I no longer care if my kids wear me out, if i have 4
poopy diapers to change before lunch or if i have to struggle with the one that won't eat their lunch or play with josh who just want to hit baseballs over and over and over and over again. I can't wait for July to be over so I can do it all again. I will let them wear me out and thank the Lord for every minute they do. And then I will enjoy my nap time with them only to get up to the witching hour all moms know as 4pm and find joy in being able to do it again. at least for a few days. ; )
Right now, I am most especially enjoying cuddling with them and a good book in bed. I get them right before nap and bedtime, but then they realize they haven't seen me all day and long for more time with mom (especially
Ellie...matt is on the move right after i get my hug! there is no stopping that boy now! he is so close to walking and i fear i'll miss it), making those times harder than they already are as a parent. (For example, Ellie was in our bed until 1am last night and after moving her, we awoke to her right between us again!)
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So, once again, thank you and keep praying!
and sorry for the delay in the post...
I can only do so much with my itouch...and typing in this text block is not one of them.
love yall!
Jen
