My Thanks

I got to thinking ... On the phone last night, my friend Crystal, who lost her grandmother last week, said she had yet to read my email because she wasn't ready to hear condolences from those who truly care. And my sister has struggled this past year with an ill child, but feels like she is alone, yet she has many friends, none of which have offered to help or visit. I recall all the friendships that have come and gone through the years, even the past few years with my move out of state.

With my own medical and personal crisis that I have suffered through this past year, I have been very blessed and fortunate with the people in my life. I have not felt alone during this time, instead I have had overwhelming support. So here is my many thanks to those who have helped me through everyday mundane tasks and have listened to me during my emotional turmoil. Some of you have offered to take my phone calls at three in the morning, some have driven to meet me after my appointments or to the appointment so I can cry, others are flying up to visit. So here's my list: Dawne, Kay, John, Erin, Sarai, Peggy, Delia, and Michelle. Special thanks to my neighbor and friend, Becky, who besides helping me around the house and listening to me for hours, but also is now driving me to my physical therapy appointments and helping after my surgery. And also to my hubby who has overcome his OCD tendencies to help and my mother who is traveling up to visit.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You all are truly wonderful.

Status

The sling is off! I'm ready to throw it in the trash and say good riddance. But now begins physical therapy. I expected the physical pain, but wasn't prepared for the emotional beating. Your range of motion is bad, you need to push harder, don't push so hard, can't you move it more, you won't make your goals, you're too weak for that exercise, we'll have to start you slower, this will take months to heal. Boy, I needed a therapist after the first session.

Weekend

This weekend went by so quickly. Hubby earned major kudos for taking care of me and helping me with preparing for the conference, which was a success. I even received an online compliment along with my fellow coworkers. And we enjoyed a fabulous dinner together, where John and Delia helped me with my meal.

Geeks 'r Us

As usual, Becky and I were engrossed in Lost the other night. We find ourselves completely mesmerized by this season. After the show, as we discussed the wonders of the Desmond reveal, V was playing in the background. I admit I've been watching V cause I have fond memories of the original show from the 80s. An actor was on the screen who looked vaguely familiar, but I couldn't place him, when Becky said, Krycek. The light bulb went off, of course, the X-files. Yes, I am a geek that I can recognize a sci-fi character that quickly and am pleased that I surround myself with others of like-mind

Klutz, I Am

I'll be out of commission for a while. I managed to fracture my elbow, which leaves me one-handed for the next month or so. We know I'm a klutz, as evidenced by previous incidents, but this one, happening right before I'm to have surgery, has left me a wee bit upset. Thankfully, I have wonderful friends who have helped tie my shoes, open my meds and water bottles, style my hair, cut my food, and I'm sure many other things down the road. I promise to drop a line or two over the next few weeks, which include balancing work, speaking at a conference, visiting Salt Lake, and preparing for my surgery, all the while healing my arm.