It's been a few days since I've given an update. There haven't been a lot of major changes for Kevin. He's still waiting on a new liver. He's had a couple of additional procedures, including one today that will take some pressure off the blood vessels in the liver. This went well and he's resting and comfortable right now - but he has to lay flat for 24 hours and restrictions like these leave him agitated.
He's still waiting on a new liver. Mine has made some growth but not anything nearly resembling the growth it should have made in him by now. BUT - mine is keeping him stable right now so one of two things will eventually happen. Mine will get its act together (team Collin) or it'll keep him stable until the deceased donor liver becomes available.
As for me - this is my first week home alone and it's going well. I mowed the lawn (relax people it's an electric riding mower and I took it easy and did it over 3 days). Our meal train ends on Friday and I think that'll be fine - my stamina gets a little better every day and I no longer need a nap after doing the dishes. I have been walking in the morning on the treadmill and have gotten my MPHs up as well as my length of time on the treadmill proper. Next week I'm going to attempt walking Boone. (I feel bad leaving Oliver behind but even without major abdominal surgery I can't control 2 dogs and Oliver is the only chocolate lab I know who pulls like a Husky.) Taking it easy overall. This weekend we're going to see Six at Wharton Center. When I wen to my daughters dance concert last week I was not able to sit well for the hour and a half program but I'm further ahead in my recovery now and Six is 90 minutes without an intermission so I should be able to trooper on.
Still no pain. Some random soreness that comes and goes depending on how (and how long) I sit and/or sleep. I was able to sleep on my side for about an hour the other night which was heavenly. I am not a back sleeper. I have to wait until clearance in June to sleep on my right side per the doctor.
I will work the next two Wednesdays from home - I have a stack of things to get done. If I need to I'll also work June 3rd. I will get over the guilt of not working right now. I have the paid time off and I need to not feel bad about taking it.
Your comment about the lawn mower cracked me up! Haha.
Don't feel bad about that saved up time. Yes, you deserve all the time off you can get. You are doing so well it is amazing!!!
Things sound rather stable for Kevin so this is good news for sure.
Thanks for the update.
@journeywithme2 I needed that 🤣
this is still very much indicative of late stage. Capitalism if you ask me. I am off of work. I’m off of work for a very good reason. And instead of saying, hey! I am off work. It’s time to recharge my batteries In a way that I’ve been desperately wanting to for several years! Instead, I check my email on the sly and spend most of my days feeling like I should be at work.
so - to quote Newhart…
STOP IT! 🤣
We can't win for losing in life-LOL. When we're away from work in the short term, we can't help but think about what we should be doing. When we're off work (like summer vacation for teachers), it gets to the point where we say "Oh no, it's almost over. Do I have to go back?"
I'm still team Collin. Still keeping you both in my prayers @dannyboy.
@dannyboy I see it is awaiting moderation so evidently it has offended someone... which was far from my intent. Know that I care deeply and was sharing a rueful laugh at myself ... when I find myself in your situation ... and I still feel that I must work and earn my keep... I tell myself ... "Just Stop it!!!"
Again my apologies if sharing the link triggered anyone.
@journeywithme2 the link was there today and I saw it! It made me laugh because really - STOP IT! Is the perfect advice for my current mental state :-)
I sent my “intent to work from home” letter to my boss today. She’ll either accept it or she won’t and if it’s a no I’m done working for the school year including email checking.
Asking for prayers and for my "housemate" ... we both downsized to move in together... conflicts have arisen.. as will happen between two strong willed women who were "oldest sister" in family of youth. Health challenges for her and different ways of showing love and care conflicting. Please send me and P. Much Light and Love and Guidance to peaceful ,loving,quiet and harmonious way of life in this new living arrangement for two seniors wanting to "age in place" and care for each other to the Highest Good of All Concerned . Thank you for your support during this very trying transition at this stage in our lives.
Prayers and appreciation going out tonight for Alice Stewart, long time CNN political Republican contributor who passed away unexpectedly today. She was only 58.
She was a regular staple on the network, even worked last night. She was HIGHLY regarded and loved by her colleagues for her insight, kindness, civility and thoughtful personality. Truly one of the rare shining lights in the current Republican Party. I didn't agree with her a lot, but I appreciated her. She was a welcome bridge over a wild river in a world of crazy stupid politics.
May her memory be a blessing.
As I recall you too are a Libra. Balance is vital for us. I don't know what your friend's astrological inclinations are but maybe if you research her sign you will find some clues to help you?
My husband and I had a citrine crystal (yellow/gold for communication) that we used like a "talking stick" and that often helped us LISTEN instead of just reacting. He was ADHD and Bipolar AND had had a terribly dysfunctional/abusive childhood. I learned a lot. Ha. & of course I was not exactly perfect myself, although my issues were less medically diagnosed and more invisible. We had been married 30 years when cancer from agent orange took him, and he passed very cognizant, awake, still funny as hell, and completely unafraid.
I will visualize you and your friend in perfect harmony (well we all can dream right) and at the very least with good, healthy tools for communication and your loving heart balancing not only your own issues but leaving a window open for her to come to terms with hers. Blessings ❤️