These are random musings of my life journey, the people, animals, places, and events which have woven, and continue to weave, a tapestry that is me. We all know there is no real destination, only the ongoing experiences which blend together, creating the trail. Each step gives a glimpse of what is to come, without allowing me to see the end result. It is exciting. I have a home base that is mine, that gives me a place to rest. This is it. This is where my heart is, no matter where I journey...................

Monday, January 18, 2010

I'm tired. I cleaned the house thoroughly today. I want it to be clean when I come home, so I don't sit and obsess about what I can't do. And I would do exactly that. Besides, a clean house, clean sheets just seem essential following surgery.

The house smells so nice. I used ammonia and water to clean most things today. I know what you're thinking, "Ammonia stinks!" Yes, it does at the time, but it leaves such a clean smell afterward, when it dries. It is especially helpful on the ceramic tile floors. I was amazed at the mud that was tracked in at the back door by twenty puppy paws! It is nice to have a nice clean floor again. Unfortunately, by the time I come home there will be some more muddy tracks. sigh.

I've made the guest room ready for my daughter, and I'll put fresh sheets on my bed tomorrow, and it will be done. Wonder Boy is house/puppy sitting on Wednesday night, and he is going to sleep on the sleeper sofa so that my bed will be still fresh for me.

I have a few light details to take care of tomorrow. I saved the light stuff so that after I have the massage in the morning, I can take it easy for the remainder of the day.

So .... I'm essentially ready. I'm not nervous yet, and hopefully I won't be too much tomorrow night. Hopefully I can sleep alright tomorrow night. I haven't figured out my sleeping schedule yet. I can eat until midnight, so I will probably have something late. I'm allowed to have water until 5:30 AM, and I'm setting my clock to drink a good glass of water! The surgery is at 1:30 PM. That will be hard. You know, if the surgery is in the morning, you sleep through the night, and then have just a couple to four hours to go without fluids while you're awake, but going without water until 1:30?? Yikes! Eight waking hours!! I'm a person who sips on water all day long. I even wake at night, take a couple swallows of water and go back to sleep. This will not be easy for me.

I'm driving to Albuquerque Wednesday morning. I expect to get there around 11:00 to meet up with my daughter, and we will head toward the surgery center. I'll be back here in Bloggerville Thursday or Friday to let you know I'm alright. And I will be.

A humorous coincidence .... my friend Caroline is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday also. She lives in the Central time zone, and her surgery time is 2:30. Get that? Yep, we are scheduled at the exact same time! Isn't that odd?

I'm watching the weather forecast. Wouldn't you know it? A series of three storms will be moving through in the next few days. It doesn't look like it will be too bad, but my poor daughter, coming in from Florida, is going to freeze! It looks like the storms are timed so it won't interfere with any of our travel Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, as it sorta leap-frogs our plans (It may snow 2-4 inches here tomorrow [I'm not traveling] and Albuquerque will have only a little rain [TL is flying in there late tomorrow]; Wednesday, I'm driving [nothing but light rain in the areas I'll be traveling through]; Thursday no weather until late in the day and we will be driving back here midday.) Great timing if there must be a storm around right now!

OK, I gotta get to bed. I said an hour ago I was going to bed, and got into reading blogs and Facebook! My own fault, but I'm outta here now!

19 comments:

  1. good luck wends that is funny about you and Caroline. I hope your daughter brings sweatshirts or sweaters you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  2. Keeping you in my thoughts on Wednesday. I know it is going to be fine. You are sooo prepared- that is great. I'd be running around till the last minute! I'm sure that lowers your stress level a lot so that is good.

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  3. Good luck tomorrow Lyn. Will be anxious to hear from you when its all over. With your awesome attitude, everything will go really well.

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  4. Thanks all! I'm prepared, yes; doing a few last minute things, but no pressure .... EXCEPT .... it .. is .. snowing!!!!!!! It is above freezing and isn't expected to drop below for the next 24-36 hours, but I surely don't like to put all my eggs in the basket which says,"Sure, it won't prevent you from getting to Albuquerque!"

    I'm considering driving up today before it can be a problem. Let you know later.

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  5. Hey kiddo, you and your surgeon are on our prayer list. May I add you to our church and SS list as well? -S

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  6. Best of luck tomorrow Lyn and enjoy the visit with your daughter. Everyone will have you in their thoughts. Can't wait to hear from you after you get back home.

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  7. Absotively, posilutely, Niecy-pooh! I welcome all prayers and good thoughts. Thank you sweetheart!

    Moni, thank you so much. I know I have a powerful group of family and friends behind me. And you'll hear as soon as I can manage it, OK?

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  8. All my good thoughts and prayers heading your way. Sounds like you are well prepared and I'm so glad your daughter will be there to help you after it's all over. I agree about the clean house and clean sheets. I always like to come home to clean as well, just makes you feel better. I'm sure everything will go smoothly and you'll be back home soon. Talk to you then!

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  9. I am wishing the best of luck for you Lyn and will say a prayer as well. I had to laugh at your first paragraph as I am the same way and no one seems to understand it! I can't even go to bed until my kitchen is all clean for me to wake up to!
    It's good to hear that your daughter will be staying with you to help out. Blessings to you!
    Love Di

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  10. Deb, Thank you so much. Any time I go away, I change the sheets. It just feels so nice to come home, usually tired, and slip into a clean, fresh bed. This time I washed the mattress pat, blankets, bedspread, everything.

    Diana, you know, I'm not usually that obsessive, but I know from the past that when I'm sick or for some other reason can't do it, I see every little freaking thing that is out of place! Thank you, deeply.

    Everyone, I can't tell you how lucky and thankful I am that TL is coming. I didn't expect it, and I didn't want her to have to use her personal days for this, but she reminded me that the Family Leave Act covers parents, as well. She is a teacher, and it isn't easy for her to get away. She started preparing to do extra lesson plans a month ago in case she had to be out of her classroom. Since the surgery didn't occur during the Christmas break, she does. Everyone should be as blessed as I am. In addition, my daughter-in-law was prepared to come if I needed more help. She, too, is a teacher, so same problems. Fortunately my doctor doesn't think I need full time support, and I have friends locally who can do the occasional extra things for a short while till I'm totally on my feet again.

    Could I have a better circumstance? Only if they both moved next door to me!

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  11. You know I will be thinking of you tomorrow and sending you lots of good thoughts that the surgery goes well. And maybe when we are both completely out we will meet up somewhere in the unknown. :)

    Love you.

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  12. Hope your surgery comes out okay. I know it's sad, but because of events on TV I'm reminded of all those Haitians who are crying out for badly needed medical care. Looking forward to some interesting hospital stories.

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  13. Caroline, wouldn't that be a gas?? If that happens, I'm afraid I will freak just a bit! God luck to you, also! Love you back!

    Dave, thanks very much. I know, the Haitian situation is just awful. I can't even fathom how it will all end, but it will probably not be as good as we can imagine. Just awful. And I'll gather the stories as long as I'm awake, OK?

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  14. Good luck to you Wednesday. Thoughts, prayers and hugs for you.

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  15. Good luck tomorrow and with your recovery.

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  16. Just letting you know I am thinking of you, my dear! Hugs Hugs Hugs!

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  17. Thinking of you, waiting impatiently for an update....love you!!!

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