When I started to regain consciousness after my surgery, my first thought was of people I love. My second thought was whether I could move the fingers on my left hand . . . success! By the time the nurses made that request, I had already been sleepily (but joyfully!) practicing the stunt for several minutes.
And I was pleased to find that they still work this morning. I can tell the whole arm feels a bit betrayed, however. Sort of like Cooper when we leave him at the kennel, even though we have kindly explained the separation to him in advance and promised to return. Dogs and arms don't actually speak English.
It reminded me that it doesn't take much to get our attention, really, and focus it on the little things. Like joy at being able to wiggle your fingers, or even wake up. Or being able to do anything that requires two hands, which today seems to be everything . . .
So I guess it's good -- even vital -- to have these little bumps every now and then, if only to call our attention to the million or so blessings we daily take for granted. Thanks, Universe. And Dr. Lewis.
(And an excuse to get waited on and take naps?
with a diet coke? Yes, please. I think I'll survive.)
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So glad it went well. And that first picture is the perfect illustration for this post! As for the being waited on part, your recovery is going to take AT LEAST a month, right?
I'm happy to hear it went well. That would be more than a little nerve-wracking to have surgery on your most important hand. And certainly chinese food and diet coke will speed the healing process, especially when it is served to you in bed :)
Get well soon! Love you, and miss you! Oh, and I sent an invitation to Boston's birthday party home with Hannah, so make sure you take a look at it, even though you can't come :)
Hooray for being over the scary part. Now enjoy the being-waited-on part, it won't last long. Especially if you let you tenders know you will survive after all.
I'm so glad all went well and that your lefty is going to be catching up with your righty in no time.
I'm relieved to hear that you will not need to learn to stitch with your toes or mouth . You are so right that it is often the bumps that give perspective on how smooth the rest of our road is .It took being homeless 20 years ago for me to realize how much I like sleeping with out my shoes on and that bump stayed in my mind all these years .
I'm so relieved to hear this - and I'm wishing you a very speedy recovery, Susan!! Lots of rest and ordering people about to do things for you. Enjoy it while you can....
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