Thanks to all who wrote such kind words on my last post. The pre-op appointments went well and Jeff is all set for surgery on Wednesday and find out what we are dealing with. I have been busy this week and all of that was good to keep me busy and not stewing on things.
I did finally get to responding to you on the comments. So many are ones I can't email you back, so I did get to respond to all here on the blog.
I have been listening to an audio book and reading a different book all depending on what I am doing so that has been a good distraction too.
I had my own set of appointments this week. I need some toe surgery. I hadn't shared that yet. I managed to get through the MRI to show the damage to the foot. I only had to go in backwards which made so much sense, but trust me I when say I was not wanting to do an MRI. Never had one. I have an unusual toe problem. One I have had for ages and really nothing much on the Internet that is exactly like mine. I went to a surgeon once and he dismissed it. I finally went to a podiatrist. She is confident she can repair the torn ligaments that my MRI showed. It is not an emergency, but is something I need to have done to keep it from getting worse and to the point unrepairable. Now, seemed like a good time before I start keeping Valerie in August. It has a 6 week recovery which I wasn't too happy about because that is going to cut into my beach visits, but turns out we have a bigger fish to fry with Jeff right now.
I have been puttering around the house, visiting with friends, poking around with my flowers, stitching on Valerie's name, and attending baseball games. Not a bad week at all.
It has been the most beautiful start to spring here in northwest Florida. I will take that.
That is a wrap for this week.
What a lovely picture! Looks like AI nailed it for sure! Oh, I know you do have a full plate these days. It's hard to take time out for yourself when so many others are in need of your attention. But you definitely need to take care of yourself, because if you don't, then who will be able to when it does become more of an urgency? I know you need to prioritze the things that are most important, but just don't let yourself get lost in the shuffle. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteRight now we are just so worried about Jeff and what we will hear next week, but the moment I can squeeze in my surgery I will do it. I will be held up for a few weeks with crutches but nothing that I can't still handle Jeff.
DeleteI hope both your husband and your surgery goes well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Maggie. We can't help but be worried, but we will hopefully know more by the end of next week. As for my surgery the first opportunity I get I will have it. I will be on crutches or a scooter for 4 weeks and it will be a pain, but nothing that is not doable.
DeleteYour AI picture is fantastic!! It's amazing what can be done so quickly and so well with AI. I really wonder how teachers will be able to tell the difference between a good student doing his/her own work, or something done by artificial intelligence. I asked chatbot to write a short scary story about a big alligator in the green swamp. It is a very good story on one page of paper. Blows my mind. Praying for you and for Jeff. Do please keep us posted. Love & hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh I know ---I would hate to be a high school teacher trying to read students' writings.
DeleteI will keep everyone posted.
What a lovely AI picture, Sandy! I have marked Wednesday on my calendar and will be saying extra prayers for Jeff and for you. Thinking of you both!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robin. I will try and let everyone know what happens. I don't know how long we will have to wait for a biopsy report.
DeleteYour pink rose is absolutely beautiful, I can almost smell it from the picture! Blessings to all of you, you have a lot going on. Becky
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteBeautiful rose and such a darling AI rendering of you, Sandy :) I'm sorry to read that toe surgery is in your future. Hope all goes smoothly! I've never had an MRI either, but I'm sure that day will be coming at some point. It's always something as you get older, isn't it? Will be sending prayers, virtual hugs, and positive thoughts down your way on Wednesday. Take care now! ♥
ReplyDeleteCarol, the MRI was almost humorous. I tried not to think about it until the day of. As I walked back, the young man did tell me that I would be able to put my foot in first, so after I looked at the machine I wasn't sure how much of me would be in there. I told him my choice of music. Took a deep breath and closed my eyes and just tried to concentrate on the music. I didn't look as it was moving so I really never knew if I was in or out. When he said something at the end, I squeezed my eyes open and realized my head was in no way in there. I had kept my eyes shut out of fear for no reason. So, I guess I could do it, but I hope to never do it again. I do want to have the surgery to correct the issue but dread it too. For now, priority is Jeff. Not sure how long we will have to wait for biopsy report.
DeleteYou look so cute in the app picture. That must have been fun to play with.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry the medical community is having to occupy so much of your attention of late (and looking forward) but yes, it's better to take care of things sooner rather than later, when they could develop into something even more undesirable.
Thanks Barbara. It is quite challenging on the mind at the moment.
DeletePraying for yall this week Sandy. Much Love and Hugs.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandy: I have Jeff in my daily Prayers, will be thinking of him and you on Wednesday, I pray all goes well.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about your toe, please keep us posted on jeff and yourself.
Positively beautiful rose, so pink and lovely. Love the picture, you are lovely.
Catherine