I can't believe it's the last Friday of October already. This month has flown, but that's all the more reason to pause and recount the blessings of the week with Susanne and friends at Living to Tell the Story.
1. Healing. I mentioned my husband's surgery last week--a double surgery when they found an undiagnosed hernia and repaired it along with the original issue. Healing always seems to be an up and down path rather than steadily increasing improvement. He's still dealing with pain and fatigue and a few other issues, but he's getting around really well.
2. A good report from the doctor. X-rays and a post-op exam at the doctor's office this week showed everything was healing well. Plus the pathology report came back clear. Previous biopsies had been clear as well, but they only test a smattering of samples. It was good that the final post-surgical report came back all-clear as well.
3. Valet parking. When we went to the hospital for Jim's doctor's visit, we took advantage of the valet parking instead of me dropping him off at the door and then hiking back after finding a parking space. It was well worth the $3 fee.
4. Helpful gadgets. Before Jim's surgery, he got his mom's old walker out of storage and cleaned it up just in case he needed it. It was very helpful his first week home. Then we had kept her recliner that raises the seat up so one can get out of it easier. I don't know what we would have done without that--probably he would have been in a lot more pain from trying to get up from a regular couch or chair.
5. Oven repair. I'd been having a time with my gas oven taking several attempts before it would come on. Then last week it came on but wouldn't get up to the right temperature. Someone came out Thursday to replace the igniter, and we celebrated with frozen pizza cooked in a very hot oven.
That's our week. I hope yours was good as well!
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