Thanks once again to everyone for their well wishes and support!
It seems that everyone is noticing that I'm looking better...and it's true! I have a much better colour now that my heart is working well again.
After the latest cardiologist visit, I found out that my heart is basically normal; the "zipper" scar is the only clue that something was wrong before.
Sharon is also doing better, getting around much easier on crutches -- but 4 more weeks yet. All the same, Gramma Susie has already made an appearance with more to come in the next few weeks.
For those of you not in Whitehorse...we had our first snow of the year last night!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, September 04, 2008
5 weeks and counting
I want to start by thanking everyone for all their help and support!
Sharon and I would have had a tough time indeed without full time help from family and tons of TLC from friends. Rides, groceries, help in and outside the home, and home-cooked meals made recovery a lot easier to handle.
My biggest challenge now is the lifting restriction... no more than 5 lbs for 7 more weeks. I've just been cleared for driving, so I can run most errands, but buying milk, fruit, potatoes, and canned stuff is a challenge. In any case, I'm very grateful for the freedom driving allows us again.
Sharon is doing a lot better 2 weeks out of her foot surgery but will still be in an aircast boot for 2 more months. I'm really proud of her for getting around as well as she does -- it's been a tough struggle to gain mobility back.
The biggest thing I'm learning is that we take so many things for granted so when they're taken away, it's a huge shock. It's really helped me focus on enjoying each present moment as it comes, because who knows what the future will bring?
Also the word "patient" has a whole new meaning....I pray that I can continue being patient while being a patient a while longer, knowing that soon I'll really have my life back.
Sharon and I would have had a tough time indeed without full time help from family and tons of TLC from friends. Rides, groceries, help in and outside the home, and home-cooked meals made recovery a lot easier to handle.
My biggest challenge now is the lifting restriction... no more than 5 lbs for 7 more weeks. I've just been cleared for driving, so I can run most errands, but buying milk, fruit, potatoes, and canned stuff is a challenge. In any case, I'm very grateful for the freedom driving allows us again.
Sharon is doing a lot better 2 weeks out of her foot surgery but will still be in an aircast boot for 2 more months. I'm really proud of her for getting around as well as she does -- it's been a tough struggle to gain mobility back.
The biggest thing I'm learning is that we take so many things for granted so when they're taken away, it's a huge shock. It's really helped me focus on enjoying each present moment as it comes, because who knows what the future will bring?
Also the word "patient" has a whole new meaning....I pray that I can continue being patient while being a patient a while longer, knowing that soon I'll really have my life back.
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