Some of you may be happy to hear that I engaged a driver yesterday.  I woke A from a sound slumber around 8:30 (on a Saturday morning, mind you) to take E and I on some errands.  She was very willing, I’m grateful to say, but asked today that we consider waiting to go upstairs until she is awake!  She scored a new winter coat in the deal.  She also had a thrill of a life time when Uncle M came to visit from NY yesterday and let her drive his fancy shmancy BMW black convertible sports car.  All is well in the life of the 15 year old today.

I continue to get visits from our angel nurses, every day.  In fact a friend was over last night who is a student in a nursing program and I gave her a run for her money as we examined the incision and I showed her how the drain works.  I’m finding these nurses among the most willing to talk about body fluids with me!  Those of you who know me well, might know that I love talking about that stuff, so you can imagine what a thrill this is.  You are off the hook for now!

I am sponge bathing because of the drain.  Not as relaxing nor steamy as a hot shower, but I am finding it a time to spend time with my body, which may seem like a statement of the obvious.  It’s so easy to ignore things in the shower, ya know?  So as I take care of my daily needs I feel like I’m growing into this body on many levels.  So far so good.  I almost get too excited, but what is a G.O. to do??  It’s getting to the point that I get so excited to show the nurse-o-the-day the incision, that I’m afraid I’ll be asking anyone who comes through the door to check it out.  Imagine me, an exhibitionist.  So if you come for a visit I’ll do my best to restrain myself.

I went for a walk on the golf course today,  avoiding the biggest hills for now, and feel really good.  My plan is to nap and then do some quiet stuff at home for the rest of the day.  Your energy is felt, your calls, cards, food and visits are appreciated more than you can possibly know.