It's midnight o'clock and do you know where your kids are?
This kid is dead dog tired and battling a case of mondo-grosso heartburn. Gimme a break already!
The week has been pretty good. I'm back to work and Mike is doing just fine home alone. He's feeling better every day. I am impressed by how well he has done and how well he is handling his stoma. He seems to be accepting of it which is huge. I know there are still some image issue for him and that with time and patience it will resolve.
The stoma is actually a bit of a fascination for me. I know how strange that sounds but really it's a little miracle. I mean there is part of his small bowel, an internal organ, functioning as it should on the outside of Mike's body. Pretty cool. The stoma is also kind of neat looking and reminds me of soft sea creature, I once saw on a Jaques Cousteau show, blooming on his side. It's not gross or disgusting nor is it shocking it's just simply there changing every day, becoming smaller and duller in color.
In the days preceeding surgery I was saddened by the fact that Mike's beautiful belly was going to be altered by the stoma. I felt the same way about the port and the pump (which we will be getting back shortly). But really, it's not that big of a deal. I mean in one respect it is, this is true, but really, it doesn't change who Mike is and what he means to me. Except for ocassionaly bumping into the port with my cheek when I'm hugging or snuggling with Mike, I don't even see it anymore. I suspect with time the ostomy will be the same. It will be no different than the scar on his belly or the one on his shoulder. I just won't notice it so much.
The worst of the heartburn is over now. My wind chimes are singing a sweet bedtime song and I think I can go back to bed and snuggle up to the lovely warm skin of my husband and sleep.
Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.
Peace,
Karen
4 comments:
Hi! Glad your heartburn got better amd it's nice to hear your days are getting better. I'm sure everyone is happy to have you back at work. I agree about the chimes, they are both fascinating and comforting at the same time. Everyone should have a set, they would lull everyone to sleep peacefully. What are the 'poor' Juncos doing now that Mike covered the woodpile with the tarp? Sure was fun watching them explore all the nooks and crannies. Love ya!
t's smarter half!
PS Have you taken pics of Mike's new bod? (Well, not ALL of it!)
It's good to hear things are returning to "normal".
Do you still have the barking dogs at night? We had a neighbor dog pooping and peeing on our driveway for a bit. If it barked as well...I can't imagine.
You have me intrigued about the stoma. Now I want to see it.
B
I can honestly say that Mike's stoma is really fascinating. When I first saw it my thought was, it looks like a flower. Really I did say that to both Mike and Karen. It is actually beautiful in it own odd way. It's alive and warm and has a life of its own. I would highly recommend if you are at all curious to ask Mike if you can have a look at it.
Sorry Mike I don't mean to make you into a freak show, it isn't that sort of warped fascination. It's just really cool!
Anyway, I too am happy to hear that life is more or less returning to "normal". Have a great time in Fargo visiting all your stomps!
Big hugs!
For Wini, dogs pooping is not a problem. Gather it up in a paper bag, soak it with lighter fluid, put it at their front door, put a match to it and then ring the door bell a walk away. Should work!Oops, I forgot, I'm outa here! Anyway I hope all is well and Wini please keep me posted. Mike big bro.
Love all you guys up there! terry. . . .
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