Shattered Elbow Caregivers Group 130808

PostOp Update 130808: Well, I guess I don't have all my energies gathered together as of yet.

Scrubbed the tub down yesterday morning, which took only twenty minutes, but two hours recovery. Once recovered, took a shower, which takes an hour, and two hours recovery from exhaustion, and ended up consuming a hydrocodone.

Amber Hill stopped by on her lunch visit and we made homemade corn chips from tortillas. Nancy from work picked me up about six to take to the Open House at work for Larry's 70th Birthday. Was really good to see everyone again. Lots of fun conversations and much good food. I was ready to go home about 8:00 as I could start feeling the pain pulsating through the humerus. But, Lorie Erickson brought out the cake -- ice cream cake with angel food cake and strawberries. Had to stay!

Got home after nine and curled up in the recliner with another hydrocodone. Uff da. Paul Cook phoned to check in on his patient and much laughter was shared.

Inspiration and Blessing 130808: "It is ingrained in us that we have to do exceptional things for God—but we do not. We have to be exceptional in the ordinary things of life, and holy on the ordinary streets, among ordinary people—and this is not learned in five minutes.” – Oswald Chambers, from My Utmost for His Highest

Request List 130808:
I have a stocked fridge that could use some help consuming leftovers, or a meal created from within;
A daily walk to the parking lot, or something to help me keep active...
My frustrations are starting to accumulate, so I need some help/tips on how best conquer those.

Yester Musings --

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    A'yup, I am rather tuckered after scrubbing the tub. Waiting for umph to return before attempting the shower routine. Step by step.
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    During this forced home-stay, I have received many moments that have brightened my day. What are some things that have brightened YOUR day when you have been laid up?
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