Ten cool points to anyone who can name the TV show where I got the lyric to title today's blog...Anywho today was pretty great. I woke up earlier than I have in a while (which felt pretty good). I had to get used to a different schedule for taking my medicines. Very long story short, Mom found out last night from a nurse that the lax time schedule we've been on since being released from the hospital could actually be causing me nervous system damage. I had no idea, but Mom got very little sleep last night because the nurse had her observing me at various intervals of the night, counting how many times I would inhale and exhale within a minute. If it got within a certain rage, I would have needed to be rushed to the ER. Moral of the story, make sure that if you're on as many medications as I am, that you take them consistently at the same times so as not to mix things that shouldn't mix.
Dad was nice enough to run to the store and post office to mail a few things for me while I ate lunch. I then spent almost two hours walking around my house. I've found that circling my family room while watching interesting TV helps me keep my mind off of how boring it is to walk in circles, haha. I got to pet Macie while laying in bed, which made me happy. I feel so bad that she has to be caged up while I'm walking around. I just don't want to take any chances of her knocking me over. I do miss snuggling with my baby. Before too long I'm sure I will be. :)
Perhaps two hours of walking was a bit much for my ever so lovely hips. I say that with the deepest amount of sarcasm possible. I rarely use the word "hate", but I HATE this hip/leg pain that I'm facing. I prepared myself for back pain, but my gosh when are my hips going to stop aching and sending shooting pains throughout my leg? Bah, I've complained about it enough. Anywho, I took a bit of a nap to relax and let my body chill.
Tonight was my first time going out to eat dinner since the surgery. Dad, Mom, and I hopped in the car and headed to Outback. Getting into the Denali was much easier than at Gretchen's house a few days back. It just goes to show that healing is a beautiful thing that sometimes comes about quicker than you'd think. Nathaniel met us there and we had a very nice meal. I'm pretty sure they don't want to take me in public anymore, haha. I had to get up every so often and walk because my hips were hurting so bad. Let me say this...I know what it's like to walk into a restaurant and have everyone stare at you because of a "disability". Please, please do not rudely stare or give looks of pity to people that you see in wheelchairs. I now understand and have empathy for people that spend every day in a wheelchair and it's no fun. People glare at you as if you are some sort of weakling. I'm not trying to get on a soapbox, but let me just say that it's so awkward when you feel the eyes of everyone around you staring at you, wondering what could possibly be wrong. I do appreciate those people who were kind and stepped aside to let me wheel on by. Don't get me wrong, I know people have truly good hearts and are trying to be kind and sympathize. I appreciate the efforts of people who are nice, but still allow you to retain some of your dignity. Once again, I digress.
After a delicious meal, Nathaniel followed us home for a little bit. He was nice enough to bring over a comfy chair that I might like to sit in. I appreciate his kindness and willingness to support me through my recovery. He also brought me an application for the school district down here in southeast Missouri where his mom teaches. I owe him big time for even thinking of me when it comes to that. I've learned through this process that there are some very, very good people out there. People with hearts of gold that are willing to go out of their way to show compassion and cheer you on you every second. To those of you who are reading this, I appreciate your encouragement, whether it be through silent thoughts or prayer. I'm honored to have the support system I have.
My night has ended with me completing two more job applications and calling it a day. I have to be up in about 20 minutes to take a pill anyway. Perhaps I should try to at least get a nap in before the alarm goes off. Sleep well, everyone. :)
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
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