Yo Santa!

I don't care what color your skin is, if your beard is long or short, or what you smoke in your pipe but ahem.....I'm still waiting to get these drains out. We had hopes for Monday but knew that might be pushing it. Today I was certain they would be ready to be pulled at my 10 am appointment. Nope not quite. Well one is definitely ready but, lefty that rebel side of me, is not. I'm told this is a painful deal so I don't see any reason to do it twice. Now I find out the next chance I have is Thursday morning. So Santa, we could get this done Thursday and you still have plenty of time to pack up the sleigh before Christmas Eve. I stayed in town after surgery which was 2 weeks ago. I knew I had follow up appointments so it seemed best to hang around for them and just in case anything went wrong. We just had no idea the drains would be the hold up. I have been out of the room which feels good for about 20 minutes and then I'm exhausted and ready to hit the recliner once again. York, are you serious with this traffic? It's getting more out of hand every trip.  I miss people, I do not miss York. Jack continues to be my biggest supporter and when I burst into tears this morning at the realization we are not leaving today he reminded me of how awesome I am doing and I am. I am still overwhelmed grateful and moved by the blanket of love that surrounds me in the form of family, friends and the kindest of gestures from near and far. My awesome team of doctors and even the compassion of the hotel staff. So when I get messages that ask "how are you doing?" My answer is, "bat shit crazy!" This is the "I want to curl up in a ball and not be an inspiration" shadow side trying to push through but really my light is bigger than my shadow and my light has me thanking God gratefully for filling my lungs with air every day. Knowing that there are so many people that have it so much worse in so many ways. Especially at this time of the year. So stay off the roads if you can, but do buy that lottery ticket. 😉