What a great week it's been, I can say we have been blessed. I watched a show the other night that a young man had a tattoo put on his back that read "The sun may set today but it will raise again tomorrow", may sound simple but putting it into perspective these days I can certainly relate. I find myself really trying to live each day more so than I did just a few months back. I realize my little adventure in hospital was so nothing compared to what Michele and Vicky are going through but it did open my eyes as to how quickly things could have gone the other way. I am again thankful for Dr. Howden for knowing me so well and having that gut feeling that there was something more going on. If it wasn't for him...my recovery might have taken a much different turn. This past week I have been going a little too crazy with my PX90 work outs and running that I found pain once again more so than just muscle ache. I discovered this on Friday morning as I was getting ready for work, I sneezed and my lower abs / upper groin area burst with pain...I panicked to say the least wondering if this was the beginning of it all over again; do I call Dr. Howden, or Dr. Patron the infectious disease specialist and ask for blood work to be performed so it doesn't get as bad or do I wait this out. I decided to wait it out and am finding today that it seems to be getting better, however I did still wake often last night to turn over because the pain didn't allow me to otherwise so I am still very cautious since at one point in March I thought it was getting better on it's own as well, so again...no exercise until the pain goes away. One step forward...three steps back.
Last weekend we had invited Blaine's mom, Wayne and Sheila for supper but received a call Saturday morning that Michele had been running a fever for 3 days and they were taking her to see her doctor in Alexandria. It turned out that she had a skin infection in the area where her last brain surgery took place, we could not see it but they said it is under the top layer of skin; they prescribed antibiotics and the fever has since gone away, the infection is still there but it all takes time. Good news though is she then saw her oncologist in Saint Cloud on Tuesday and received a good checkup, it doesn't get better than this entering the 8th month.
Blaine and I decided since our Saturday had opened up why not have a mock date night. Mock meaning the kids came along but we told them they were the chaperone's. We all went out for a steak dinner, a movie and then came home and made frozen yogurt parfaits. Turned out to be a pretty nice night out, may not be the ideal date but it all worked out anyway.
Sunday we had been invited to go to Grand Forks to celebrate my nephews 9th birthday but found out late Saturday evening that that this too had been cancelled so we had another day open. Rather than sticking it out at home we decided to head to GF and take mom and dad out for lunch, they had stayed home from the lake for the party so they had an open day with no plans as well. Nothing like great company, good food and a beautiful day. After lunch we stopped by to see grandma, looks like she had just had her hair done, she looked so pretty, Mom says she was doing much better this day than she was just the weekend before; guess this was a good day for a visit.
Yesterday before the rain came we drove out to Blaine's work so I could shoot a few more pictures of the kids, I think I got a few that aren't too bad...definately still need to work on the aperture and ISO...I'll get there. Justin seemed more interested in climbing the trucks and tractors than getting his picture taken but I guess I wouldn't want it any other way!
Today, Michele, Wayne and Sheila were able to make it over for supper so Blaine made a quick wheelchair ramp for her to come into the house. It was such a humbling feeling to have her here, and she seemed so happy, she is still unable to say but just a few words but her grin, chuckle and the slight tilt of her head as she smiles at Blaine says it all, my hopes are that this memory will live for a very long time. She loves animals so it was a treat for her to see all of our dogs especially Gizmo since he came as a gift from her 9 years ago next month. Rookie was kissing her nonstop and she loved every minute of it. The kids brought up their Lizards, I was pretty surprised when Michele tried to move her wheelchair to get to Kayla's lizard Lucy so she could hold her (this one is a baby and is still pretty cute!) quite a feat for someone who cannot move the right side of their body. The meal was great but unfortunately the visit ended sooner than I think anyone really wanted as Michele's leg starting giving her some pain and there was some swelling, it was time for her to go home and rest. The good-byes don't get any easier since we don't know what tomorrow will bring but we must remind ourselves that the progression has been somewhat slow these past few months so we must be thankful for this time that has been given to us.
One day at a time, sweet Jesus
That's all I'm asking of you
Just give me the strength to do everyday
What I have to do
Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus
And tomorrow may never be mine
Lord help me today, show me the way
One day at a time
So here's hoping that our next visit with her will be as uneventful as it was today, praying that her visit with the surgeon brings no news, looking forward to making her another yummy treat to see her delight and wondering how many other ways I can think up of capturing as many memories as possible for Blaine.
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