March 21, 2017

So on the first day of spring it was fitting that I saw a local surgeon to have half of the stitches removed. Spring marks new beginnings, right? So every baby step counts. I then had my first postop acupuncture session today. I SO love it! Seriously. It's better for the mind/body/spirit than anything I've ever come across! My boy Mark Whalen carried me through the last decade and now my local practitioner --- I simply adore my girl Mary Egan!!!

Recovery-wise: some twangs and twinges here and there that make me want to go "hmmm..." but my RN husband tells me all within realm of normal. Cleveland surgical team is still following me closely and checking labs regularly---- all normal and solid. Bonus!

Eating: baby steps. Literally. But---- that's ok. I'm eating. That's the important thing. So scrambled eggs seem to be my BFF right now. So be it! Tiny portions. Slow ingestion. Again--- all ok.

I'm going to have to ride this wave whenever it takes me on this journey. My biggest challenge: being patient with myself and trusting my body. I'll get there. It took years to reach the lowest low. I imagine it'll take some time to climb back out of that hole. And that's ok. However long it takes....I'm going to stay the course --- because that's just what I do. I'm a warrior. And as I've written before : I will. Not. Fail.

I like this quote: "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." I'm both certain and sure of what I hope for.... and given the power of all the prayers and positive wishes coming through the universe to me lately I'm also certain of their power as well.

Thanks for reading. 💜