Just a collection of status updates on Facebook along the road of progress...
Early in the Morn, Late to the Realization Observation Ramble 130812:
These two journies this year have shown me that I give too much
expectation for Facebook friendship validation, when the actual live
experience of life lived has truly shown in reality who is authentically
there in the real moment. YES, Facebook does have purposes, but for
relying upon it for mere cyber validation, especially from those within
close geographical proximity, that's just witless. Dedicated to my Life
Instigators and Life Lingerers, I really cherish you.
Rambling Journal Entry 130901: I am here to apologize to those who have
been rebuffed and wounded by my woe-is-me antics during these two
medical things this year where I have lamented that no one is there and I
am so alone. I had absolutely no right to do such, when the reality is
forcibly right there in my face. I am not alone. Yes, loneliness is
there, but I am not alone. You have been there whether via face-to-face,
or texts, or phone calls, or just by reading my ramblings. I apologize,
and I thank you for your presence. Yes, YOU.
Shattered Elbow Update 130923: How much does a shattered elbow cost?
Well, medically it is over $60K thus far, with continued therapy and doc
visits ahead. Then there are the expenses my cousin tallied that
weekend. Then tally in the costs that friends incurred in doting upon me
during that month following. Used my sick days, so there weren't any
lost wages. Thankful for bountiful health insurance and supplemental
insurance, and for friends and family. If you friend haven't submitted
your receipts for all your expenses incurred, please get them to me in
due time.
Shattered Elbow Update 131003: Well now, what's this? First time in the
ten weeks since The Shattering that the elbow has not been significantly
and noticeably in an intense world of hurt when I wake up in the morn.
Nice. Still stiff, but not screaming. I will accept this new sensation.
Shattered Elbow Update 130907: As the swelling continues to go, I can
start to feel more and more of the metal plates in there, and they are
becoming more "visible"...
Rambling Journal Entry 130910: So, since I have limited mobility with
the left arm, and really need the right hand for graphic design work, I
went and nicked off a bit of the top of my right pointer finger via the
paper cutter, which has a guard installed, and you know, a pointer
finger is rather necessary for mouse work and typing.... This will be
interesting.
140113: That was a good fascia/scar tissue workover -- first time since The Shattering able to scratch my back with the left hand
140212: #ShatteredElbow Ramble 140212: WooHoo! 45-second forward plank without the elbow hurting, much. Haven't been able to do one since before the shattering, when I just returned to over a minute in a plank.
Shattering Update #140421: Ever since The Shattering, my motivation for
the gym has been decreasing to where I am not much even motivated to
remotivate my motivation.
140423: Uff da. Never saw this coming. Never had this before. First major trip
tomorrow since The Shattering, and the anxiety is overwhelming. Xanax
isn't helping even with just packing for this weekend Amtrak get-away.
Whee.
Shattering Update #140504: First time since the Shattering that I was able to shave my head with the left arm participating.
Shattering Update #140710: Dear Friends who Tailor, I have a project
with which I would like to commission you. I am in want of a sleeve that
I can wear at night to help keep my elbow from getting so chilled.
Thoughts?
140720: Why I do declare. I do believe that I can say definitively that this is
the first time since after The Shattering that all clothes and linens
are properly folded and stored away in their correct locations. Whew.
140720: Happy FIRST Anniversary to "The Shattering" RoadTrip with June Miller, Emma Miller, and Jinny Miller!
https://www.facebook.com/notes/kevin-r-tengesdal/crunch-went-the-weekend/10151507067016333
Home visits during the month that followed to celebrate the occasion and to refuel the heart included: Jackee Rohrich, Wade Dienert, Mary Mitchell, Debi Blanc Rogers, Bethany Schatz, Greta Paulsen, Robert J. Hanna, Tara Irene Wood, Amber Hill, Tammie Tong Hill, Nicole Cook, Paul Cook, Myra Johnson, Erin Hill-Oban, Nancy Hruby, Amanda Bakkedahl, David Rohrich, Kari J. Carlson-Reasland, Nancy Schneider, Ken Tengesdal, Kristine Tengesdal, Connie Bulow, Austin Flemmer, Angie Schon, Paul Mindeman, Clifford Tengesdal, Tom Chase, Teresa Chase, Taryn Chase, Kitty Perry, Rebecca Maloney, Buzz & Craig, Joan Graven Backes, Dana Thome, JoAnne Wisdom, Jennifer Leigh, Mike Eberle, Shelly Sizer, Amanda Perry, Matthew Leidholm, Eric Egler
Thank you to each of you for your many texts, instant messages, emails, phone calls, cards to check in and say howdy. I really do cherish your closeness.
Shattering Update #140910: Scratch that last post! This just in,
BREAKING NEWS! Are you ready for this? Remember that dead spot I have
been anxiously awaiting to conquer? I CAN TOUCH THE LEFT SIDE OF MY NECK
WITH MY LEFT HAND! Hurts like the DICKENS, but I CAN TOUCH THE LEFT
SIDE OF MY NECK WITH MY LEFT HAND! Almost can touch my left shoulder
with my left hand as well. Thank you Lord Above! I can't stop giggling
and crying. Happy Dance, but on a dry and stable surface, of course (-;
Shattering Update #140922: Well, mark off stuffing and sealing boxes in
the bindery there at work as something the elbow simply just does not
want to participate in just yet. Uff da.
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