It’s been five weeks since surgery and I’m still doing a lot of sleeping. It can be easy to get discouraged and down in the dumps. Sometimes I give into that feeling. I try to look for the good as much as I can.
Last week my bestie and her three schnauzers (Bella pictured above) came down for a two day visit. It’s the most I’ve been awake in weeks. I slept all day Wednesday to make up for it.
My doctor visits have gone from daily to weekly (yay). I still am unable to drive. Last week while waiting for DH to pick me up for an appointment I spied this little guy just outside my window. His nest and sibling were just below this picture. I had a bird’s eye view of this little mockingbird family for a few days. It was sweet and quite entertaining.
A few days later I opened the front door and found the little fella on the front porch. He stayed long enough for a picture and then flew to the neighbor’s yard. I haven’t seen him or his sibling since. Hopefully mom and dad will come back for round two.
Our landscaping may not be as pristine as normal with me being down. I have learned that sometimes less manicuring means better results. This clematis is so big and full this year. I didn’t have a chance to trim the dead wood. Who would have thunk!
BBC is attending a daily summer camp at a local athletic club. He is having a ball playing and being a boy. He gets to swim and do other fun athletic activities throughout the day. They go on a field trip once a week. I’m happy he gets to play and have fun instead of being home worrying about this old gal.
DH has been a saint in all this. He keeps the house looking nice for me and visitors. He has been doing all the dishes, laundry, and other house work. He also has to tend to my wound daily so I guess you can say he’s my home nurse. And he’s doing this all on top of his hectic and demanding job. I’m REALLY testing out those in sickness and in health vows.
Wow! I’m glad I wrote this post. I know I am blessed. I’m thankful. Sometimes we just need to remember to look for the good. Now it’s time for a nap!
Hope you are well and enjoying summer.
~Southern Fried Gal
June 20, 2011
So glad to hear an update and that you’re doing well. Keep your spirits up!
June 20, 2011
Happy to hear you are on the mend!! Take care of yourself.
June 21, 2011
You have to remember you had MAJOR surgery….I know you’ve heard that! That’s what I kept hearing after my shoulder surgery! Lucky for you to have such a great husband!!! Take care of yourself..that’s how you’ll get better!!
Suzanne
June 21, 2011
So happy to hear you are on the mend! Sounds like you have a great husband.
Speaking of clematis, what is the best way to take care of it? The previous owners of our house had it planted and I never know what to do with it! lol Have a great day!
Crystal
June 21, 2011
Okay, so I am a horrible friend. I’m so behind in blogland that I didn’t even realize you had surgery. Bless your heart! Glad you are feeling a little better.
June 24, 2011
I’m like FrouFrouBritches. I didn’t know either as I was out of town for two wks. I’m really glad that you’re on the mend. Sleeping is good. I know you’ll take care of yourself and be up and about soon. Oh, cute bird and beautiful clematis.
Babs