PostOp Day 23 Update 130816: Finally it is Friday! I so cannot wait for Monday!!!
Each day I am discovering more and more things that I am able to return to doing with both hands. Opening a can of salmon. Clipping my fingernails. I might consider possibly thinking about maybe contemplating doing a load of laundry this weekend, or not.
Through this week, in anticipating of returning to work on this coming Monday, I have been purposing to sit upright either at the patio table reading, or here at the computer dinking around or writing out bills. I started out by achieving two hours, and am up to just over three hours. Then the elbow starts throbbing, the humerus begins to pulsate, and the exhaustion is overwhelming. My plan for the first day back to work is to head in at one and see how long I can make it. Kitty will give me a ride home when she is done. If I am unable to make it a full four-hour shift, there is a recliner in the conference room that I just might find handy.
Oh! And remember that blip about where the doctor had advised me to keep in mind that there is the possibility that I might not be able to return to graphic design because of the limitations of my elbow? Right? Well, who is sitting here typing with BOTH hands? Exactly. MmHmm. Go on, tell a stubborn Norwegian that he can't. And whose elbow is arguing right now. Hush.
So, all in all, and over all, thank you, thank you to each of you who have provided your presence whether by food, prayers, texts, phone calls, fellowship, tasks, etc. Each of you are more appreciated than you really might comprehend.
Inspiration and Blessing 130816: “It is not true to say that God wants to teach us something in our trials. Through every cloud He brings our way, He wants us to unlearn something. His purpose in using the cloud is to simplify our beliefs until our relationship with Him is exactly like that of a child—a relationship simply between God and our own souls.” – Oswald Chambers, from My Utmost for His Highest
Request List 130816:
I have neglected keeping tabs on whose food containers are whose. Feel free to drop by and reclaim each of yours.
I will need a ride to work on Monday between 12:30 and 12:45ish. I am hoping that on Tuesday, the doctor will reinstate my driving privileges! My cousin Myra Johnson will be driving me to my doc appointment and physical therapy on Tuesday and on Thursday (but I hope to be driving by Thursday).
By the by, I have given up on shaving my head anymore anyways, until needed for Living Masterpieces in September.
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An entertaining evening of supper, fellowship and Ryan Gosling with Jen Polk; too much fun, so not time for much else, so review today's request list for what continuing help you can offer.
August 13 at 10:40pm via mobile
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Daily Inspiration
Wisdom Hunters
Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. Psalm 54:4
August 14 at 9:07am
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Here starts my second day attempt at a four-hour period of sitting upright, non-reclining, non-dozing, in preparation for going back to work on Monday. Yesterday I accomplished two hours. — at Crestview Manor Apartments.
August 14 at 12:56pm in Bismarck
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Three weeks after surgery, first time my left arm has been bathed since July 20th, the Day of Shattering
August 14 at 10:43pm
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Thank you to my Brother from another Mother, Mike Eberle, for the conversation, assistance, and hug this evening. Very so much needed.
Thursday at 12:45am near Bismarck
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Yep, it is yucky. Showered without the brace and compression sock last night. Afterwards, flexed at the mirror. Definitely Popeye in the right arm, and Olive Oyle in the left. Mike and I were laughing so hard, what a stark contrast!
Thursday at 8:58am near Bismarck
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Thank you Rebecca Maloney for the good morning cup of conversation and coffee! — at Crestview Manor Apartments.
Thursday in Bismarck
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Sweet Success 130815: Uff da. I did it. On my own. Clipped my fingernails. Hurt like something getting my left arm in position(s), but I did it.
Thursday near Bismarck
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A glad and enjoyable evening out with good friend Shelly Sizer at Mackenzie River Pizza Grill Pub, good food and lots of laughter. Now to enjoy a painkiller...
Thursday near Bismarck
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August 14 near Bismarck
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