who kicked me in the sternum on his way out.
Other than that, I'm fine!
Seriously, I'm basically tired. I thought I was tired on Saturday, I had no idea what tired even means!!
I slept nearly all day Sunday.
But the good news is that I'm off the Tylenol and codeine. Tylenol alone is enough to deal with the pain. And I've been able to shower each day and wash my hair, which at least makes me feel somewhat human. Oh, and to add to the fun, I have some kind of rash (Anne thinks it's poison ivy, I think it isn't but I don't know what it is) that itches like mad.
And I have enough concentration to read-Glass Houses by Louise Penny. I'm enjoying it immensely. Maybe in a few days I can read The Thinking Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer -- just not now.
I am so lucky--friends have dropped off food, delivered a beautiful stuffed bear (thank you Matt and Suzanne!!), sent cards, called and basically "been there." And my beautiful and overworked wife Anne has been a real trooper--she with the "new" knee!
Other than that, I'm fine!
Seriously, I'm basically tired. I thought I was tired on Saturday, I had no idea what tired even means!!
I slept nearly all day Sunday.
But the good news is that I'm off the Tylenol and codeine. Tylenol alone is enough to deal with the pain. And I've been able to shower each day and wash my hair, which at least makes me feel somewhat human. Oh, and to add to the fun, I have some kind of rash (Anne thinks it's poison ivy, I think it isn't but I don't know what it is) that itches like mad.
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| Me with pillow and bear |
I am so lucky--friends have dropped off food, delivered a beautiful stuffed bear (thank you Matt and Suzanne!!), sent cards, called and basically "been there." And my beautiful and overworked wife Anne has been a real trooper--she with the "new" knee!
Pillow and Bear look very comforting. So glad you are "just" tired! I know that look on your face. I have a picture that Bill took of me just like that after Willie was born. I kept saying, "I am smiling". I have a wonderful curried butternut and apple soup that can be prepared with your name on it! Are you overwhelmed by food? Hugs to you both.
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Curried butternut and apple soup sounds wonderful! Thank you so much. Every day I feel better and better (but I can't say that I look any stronger than I do in that picture--my color and energy are both coming back very very slowly).
DeleteWe are not yet overwhelmed by food-we are overwhelmed by how much work it is doing the "normal" chores and taking care of me.
I wish I could be there to put your garden to bed, bring food, do the million things that you can't know you need until you can't do them. I think of you and Anne often. All I know about the cancer experience is that somehow, there is wisdom, even grace, that makes its way to the heart. In the midst of all the mind's defenses, may you know a whisper of peace. Much love to you both.
ReplyDeleteThanks. We have been blessed with great friends and neighbors who have offered to help put the garden to bed (Joe, Dave, Amanda), offered to plant garlic! (Tracey), brought food (Bernice, Debbie, Kara, Carole, Jan, Judy), sent me a stuffed bear! (Matt & Suzanne), sent cards (too many to catalog!) and in general are supporting us through this awful time. My sister Gini and brother(-in-law) Bob spent most of "surgery day" with Anne, and Tracey and Emily came home with us to feed me mac and cheese and put me to bed.
ReplyDeleteAnne's "good" knee is bothering her, and I can't pick up anything, so we're quite a pair!
There are lessons to be learned-ask for help, know your limits, things like that.
But most of the time I'm with Nancy Stordahl, who wrote a book entitled Cancer Was Not a Gift & It Didn't Make Me a Better Person. http://nancyspoint.com/ebooks/cancer-was-not-a-gift-it-didnt-make-me-a-better-person/
Thinking about you Connie! If you need anything at all, at any time, please let me know.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe. As you can imagine this wasn't my retirement plan ☺️ .
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