If Garrison Keillior was doing this he'd say, "Well, it's been a wet week in recovery camp.." The weather has been kind of a bummer; too cloudy for too long for my liking but I can't change the weather. I am feeling better every day. Still walking at least a mile a day and I would like to try to get another mile in this afternoon but looks like I will have to wear a raincoat to make that happen. Life is settling down here at Whiskey Jack Flats. We are using our vacation to sleep late even though lights out still comes around 9 pm. My belly is starting to feel better; the staples were removed this morning. My butt hurts when I sit too long or on hard surfaces and I squirm like a little kid while I try to get comfortable.
We have had a bit of company and that has been nice. Karen's part of vacation ends next Tuesday when she goes back to work. Me? I'll be off for quite a while yet and that is ok. Kind of difficult to deal with the restrictions because I sometimes feel like an infant, or a very old and feeble man. My mobility is good; I just can't do much in terms of lifting or carrying weight in excess of 10 pounds. That is pretty limiting.
We were on mission today to find some side-clip suspenders for me. I am wearing my normal work jeans but am reluctant to use a tight belt yet. My belly is still a bit swollen and the bag is a whole 'nother aspect. After striking out in 6 places I remembered Duluth Trading Company and bought a pair on-line. Karen is winterizing our windows with plastic weatherproofing. The plastic really cuts the icy winds and is a small price to pay for the slightly occluded view we have till spring. But.. spring is coming!
That's enough for today. I am glad to be home and safe and whole and healing. Thanks to all of you for your support in the past two weeks. I have no doubt of the efficacy of prayer and healing wishes in helping people with recovery.
Peace and Love
Mike
2 comments:
Hey Mike did they give you a doughnut to sit on? I may have one you an have let me look. That might help with the butt issues until you are finished healing.
Susan,
We specifically asked about doughnut pillows and were told they were a no-no because of the way they would exert pressure in all the wrong places. I appreciate the thought. I guess I will just have to become a hard-ass.
Mike
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