I'll attempt to find the grace in my life again ~ not an easy task this week, but it is under adversity that we show our inner strength, right?
153 for June 2nd:
1. The close proximity of Chez Wilma to the Dodge Integrated Health Care Facility.
2. Nurse K.K., who is a bottomless well of compassion & comfort.
3. Dr. W, who knows when to joke & when to get down to business.
4. Gordo, for finding my vein first try.
5. IVs delivering sweet nectar of the gods.
154 for June 3rd:
1. Morphine.
2. Gravol.
3. Sleep.
4. Ultrasound technology located only 30 minutes away.
5. Puffy having an understanding boss who gave him time off to take me for the ultrasound.
155 for June 4th:
1. Getting unhitched from that damned IV pole.
2. Visits from friends for laughter & comfort & gifts.
3. Finally knowing what's wrong with me.
4. Dr.W compassionate way of delivering potentially bad news.
5. Being able to shower.
156 for June 5th:
1. Getting the IV needle removed from my arm.
2. GOING HOME!
3. My own bed.
4. Finding a stash of Percocet to help me through the pain.
5. DemonSpawn offering his little body as comfort.
157 for June 6th:
1. A day to play on the internet.
2. Napping.
3. Blissful silence.
4. Bananas.
5. Being home.
158 for June 7th:
1. Going in to Saskatoon a day early, to avoid the rush & stress of a morning drive.
2. Taking the long way around, to avoid the potholes & rough road.
3. Staying at my favourite hotel, known for their friendly & professional staff
4. & their medical room rates.
5. Room service & actually having the appetite to eat it!
159 for June 8th:
1. Having a relatively good sleep.
2. Waking to almost no pain.
3. Wearing clothes & doing my hair like a real person.
4. Seeing the doctor & getting things moving.
5. Getting blood tests done right away.
160 for June 9th:
1. Phone call from my cousin to find out what the heck is going on with me.
2. Open window
3. bringing fresh air & the sound of birds into my room.
4. Rain. Blessed rain.
5. Nyquil, Contac C, Advil Cold & Sinus.
161 for June 10th:
1. Conrad coming to help me out
2. by making me home-made soup
3. & banana bread
4. & cleaning out the fridge.
5. Spaghetti squash.
Clawing my way to happiness through 365 Days Of Grace.
2 comments:
I am glad they have got to the bottom of your pain and you are not in agony (at least as much) anymore.
I am here for you (and really I am --I am back in Canada) if you need ANYTHING please call.
velvis
The visits from friends sounds like the best medicine to me. Wishing you the best.
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