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What are you thankful for this year?

     I’m thankful that I survived my heart attack.  I’m thankful for The Curmudgeon’s love.  I’m thankful for two Bull Terriers who give us their unconditional love. 

     I’m thankful for having such wonderful and loving Aunties, and Cousins.  I’m thankful for good and loving friends who are with us through thick and thin.

     I’m thankful that you stop by and read my little blog from time to time.

I didn’t cook

 

     Second day, back was still painful enough that pizza was ordered for dinner.  The pups were thrilled they LOVE pizza–they get pizza crusts from DH. 

     Gavin decided he was my official heating pad,  he spent the day alongside me in the chair heating my leg instead of my back.   He believes he can make me better.

     Patty would come over every so often to kiss my elbow and let me know I had her sympathies.

     DH tried to keep me as quiet as possible so my back heals quickly–he needs me in good shape to take care of him.   He even told me that tonight it looks as though we’ll have Chinese food–his way of cooking for me since he no longer can cook.

     My guy and pups loves me!

Happy birthday Gavin–a few days late.

Baby Gavin

     Ten years ago I got a phone call from Nova Scotia.  Rosalyn Forrest told me that there was one white male puppy in a litter born on the first of November.  He was mine if I wanted him.  I told her YES! 

     Eight weeks later he arrived at the airport, had to go through customs, and then went to meet his new Daddy at work.

     DH was surprised, since he hadn’t expected the pup to arrive for another two weeks. 

     He’s been my baby since the day he arrived.  Thank you for calling me back then, Rosalyn.

I’ve been socked again

     I know I’ve mentioned Sock Dreams before but I had to give them another plug after I got my new socks yesterday.  I ordered them Friday night.

     These socks are fast becoming an addiction for me.  DH seems to enjoy it too.  I often crack him up with my choice for the day.  Yesterday I wore some that look like pencils.  He cracked up when I showed him my feet.  It’s fun to make him laugh.

     One day in the near future I’ll take a picture of my sock collection.  My order added four more pairs.   

It’s a man thing?

     Ages ago I told DH about the zinc in his denture adhesive and how the constant use of it could mimic a  demyelinating disease…like his MS…um, making his symptoms worse?  He ignored me.

     The other day he decided he needed to change his denture adhesive immediately because the zinc in it might be making his MS symptoms worse.   Hmmm, where did I hear that before?

     Don’t tug on Superman’s cape, don’t spit into the wind….

But, but, but…DANGIT!

     The gardens were screaming for a weeding.  I couldn’t help myself, I started by tugging some bindweed off my tomato plants.  That lead to pulling some hummingbird vine that is invading everything.

    Then there were those tall grasses that were crowding into the flower beds.  I tugged a bunch of them out.  I guess DH missed my presence because he found me outside.

     I was scolded and sent inside.  {Pouty face}

What should I ask my cardiologist when I see him on the 14th?

 

     Everyone says you should ask your doctor questions.  I have no idea what I should ask my cardiologist. 

     Do I ask him how much damage the heart attack caused?  Do I really want to know that?

     Do I ask him if it means I’m crazy because I’m not depressed? 

     Nevermind, I’ll think of something.

The comedy that is our home

 

     Doing laundry was an interesting experience yesterday.  I’m not supposed to lift anything so the plan was DH would carry the laundry basket to the cellar and back up while I loaded the washer and dryer.  Hmmm, we need to rethink that strategy.  A man who can’t walk well should not attempt to carry a laundry basket.

     Eventually some of the laundry was done.  DH has clean dark clothes.  None of mine made it yet but that’s my fault I should’ve sorted mine first.  Two more loads to go and we’ll both have clean clothes—although it may take a couple of days to do it.

     We’ve worked out how to cook and do dishes between us.  We haven’t any qualms about stopping what we’re doing to sit down and rest when we need to.

     I hate this.  I want my energy back. 

Baby steps to recovery

 

     I drove my car today.  I can’t believe how much I missed driving with only a week of restriction.  DH drove us over to the hospital so I could get my blood test.  During that ride, I decided there was no way he was driving me home.  His driving has always set me on edge.  We’ve had many a permanent fingernail mark in a dash or a seat from me when he pulled some dumbass-driving stunt.

     When I go to my cardiologist appointment on the fourteenth, I will have several questions about what I can and cannot do.  I’d like to get back into my regular exercise program.  I’m glad I have my two exercise programs on my Kindle so I can show him what I use.  I’ll leave it to him to approve or disapprove them. 

     I hope to be able to start doing some light cleaning over the next few days.  My house is far too dirty for my taste right now and is driving me crazy.  Lifting is still restricted so I’m trying to see if I can wheedle DH into moving the microwave long enough for me to clean behind it.

14 days later…

 

     If it weren’t for the maroon fading to green remnants of bruises on my hands, in my elbow creases, and the sides of my wrists you probably wouldn’t know I was in the intensive care cardiac unit a mere fourteen days ago.  I still find it hard to believe.

     Life is an ever-evolving affair.  Each day is different from the previous one.  Some are only different by tiny increments.  Then there are the days that explode in your face and change everything, forever.  I’d rather have the dull, quiet days.

     I now take six pills a day.  I’m restricted as to how much I can do.  Lifting?  Not allowed until my doctor says I can.  The no driving restriction is over but I haven’t the energy to drive anywhere.  Energy, I miss having it.  I’m not sure if it’s the medications or my body’s recovery that makes me so sluggish.

     The minor allergic reaction I had to one of my medications is under control and as the wheals heal, I look forward to being able to wear proper clothes again.  Bras don’t work well with wheals.

     DH has tried so hard to help.  There are times he’s had to really struggle with his MS but he’s done it.  Although there have been several large glitches, we have managed.

     Change is upon us, dietary, routines, and life in general has altered.  Looks as though I’m on a new adventure here and I’ll keep you all updated.  Hugs!

Posts will probably be erratic for a bit

     Unfortunately, I do tire very easily now.  Therefore, my posts will probably be a bit erratic over the next 6 to 8 weeks.  This is the time frame my cardiologist gives me of where I should begin to feel back to normal.

     DH is refusing to allow me to go over to the MIL’s house for several weeks.  He’s threatened to hide my car keys after the doctor gives me permission to drive again.

     Do know that I am thinking of all of you even if I am not posting.  Hugs!

They don’t want to go to sleep

 

     It’s been one of those nights.  Neither dog will go to sleep.  If it isn’t one it’s the other. 

     “Need to go out.”

     ” Want attention.”

     “My ear is itchy.”

     “Bark, bark, bark…I heard something.”

     “Wanna go out again.”

     Dang dogs!  GO. TO. SLEEP.  It’s four in the morning!!!!