The last twenty-two days have been a tumultous ride.
Among other things, I have been ...
experiencing an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. There is a long recovery time.
discovering a plethora of technical papers written by physicians, nurses and physical therapists, about spinal fusion, but little from the patient perspective.
recalling the pre-op experience like a trip on LSD, sort of like "A Family Affair."
feeling extremely naked and vulnerable. And, scared.
extremely grateful for the outpouring of love and support.
aware that I am truly blessed to be married to my darling husband.
watching cable TV where I saw five Meryl Streep movies in five days. "The French Lieutenant's Woman;" "Falling in Love;" "The Devil Wears Prada," twice; "Julie and Julia;" and my most favorite of all her movies, "The Bridges of Madison County."
laughing and crying through the first season of Netflix's new series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, "Grace and Frankie." It's simply wonderful and incredibly real!
learning to walk normal again. For several years now, I have literally stumbled through life. Today, I can walk a straight line. The danger of falling has been reduced significantly, and THAT is a really big deal.
enjoying just being still.
walking with my dh every morning just after sunrise, while the air is cool.
counting my blessings.
