Well, I am sitting here watching Survivor (good thing it is Thursday - I don't watch much TV, but I do watch this!). I have completed my first 2 antibiotics - I have no idea what they are - and am free to roam until midnight. I have a PICC line (apparently when I do go home I will still have an IV!) and they have done a CAT scan. I still don't know anything from the culture -- it will have to grow for a while. The nurse (love her) said that she thinks that I won't get out tomorrow because when I was admitted the orders were NOT for just 23 hour stay...who knows...more later...
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Kay,
I read your posts every day. I also had a surgery that i Didn't have to have. I had hemifacial spasms and had brain surgery to get rid of them. Ended up with my face paralyzed and swallowing paralyzed with feeding pump for 1 month. I am 1 year post op in July...still not well. I have 2 young boys...3 and 5. I know exactly how you feel. I cry everytime I think about the times that I have missed with my boys. BUT YOU have been there for your girls. That is one thing that I have been amazed by. You...no matter what....have always been there for your girls....for 12 years when your face is paralyzed like mine. I have stayed home and refuse to go to school meetings, baseball games, teacher conferences, church, etc. I had a weight in my eye and had it taken out. Too heavy. Now wear an external weight. I look yuck and feel yuck. YOU are not a selfish mom at all and you should not feel bad. Your girls and husband adore you and you are teaching them perseverance and to NEVER give up. Those lessons are more important than anything else especially in today's world. You have also been a big inspiration to me and on days (which is every day almost) when I can't drag myself out of the bed and get dressed I do think of you and say to myself....if Kay can do it then i can do it. You have been given these challenges for a reason and you are making a difference not only in your families lives but many people like myself that read your post for my daily dose of encouragement. You deserve to be better and don't you feel guilty for a second. Everyone around you I'm sure feels guilty that YOU have had to go through so much as they sit by very comfortable and in no pain/frustration. You are an amazing lady with a very special place in my heart. If my kids were old enough to understand they would also thank you because if it weren't for you.....I would be bedridden with no desire to live life. So thank you and I will say a special prayer for you tonight before I go to bed.
Angie McMillen (crookedsmile)
Kay, sending you your daily dose of hugglezzzzzzz.... I hope you slept a bit during the night and hang in there! Continued prayers for wellness and I'll check on you later..... hang in there, hun!
xo
Phyl
Kay,
I have been following your blog and I want you to know what an inspiration you have been for me. I will continue to pray for you.
Susan in SC
susiegt66@simpledsl.com
Psalm 121
ok, well, let's see... it's Friday afternoon approx 4:30pm.... so, figured I'd come in and give ya your daily dose of hugglezzz :) Not sure if I'll get to log on later but you know I'm watching... hang in there, Kay... cheering you on... you know it!
xoxo
Phyl
HI Kay,
YOu posted a comment on my sisters blogsite - she is Dara who also had an AN and is now post-op (about 3.5 weeks) and is in the hospital fighting meningitis. Thank you for your comments and direction to your site. Your life is an inspiration for many to see. We didn't have any informtion when we first found out about AN's. I love your zeal for life and your love for your family. You are admired and I hope one day you and Dara can visit. We will all be in Houston this summer! I just wanted you to know I will be praying for a complete recovery after your surgery. Even a smile is a blessing you pass to others. I believe you will smile at someone and bring them great joy! Claim, because of Jesus' stripes -you are healed. May your day be blessed as you have blessed mine!
Michelle
(born and raised Texas girl - now in Colorado!)
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