One day to go...this has seemed like an eternity! I am feeling a kind of numb calmness now. I have worked hard to keep myself distracted this week so I would not think about what's coming too much. I really do appreciate all my good friends who have contributed to my distraction! It sure was fun hanging out with you all!
On Friday, I went up to St. Cloud with Sandy, Phyllis, and Chris. We went to Crafts Direct. It's a store the size of WalMart with nothing but CRAFT supplies in it! I was truly in my happy place! Then we joined Sandy's daughter, Sherri for lunch at Granite city, then headed back to the cities.
In the evening, I joined Suzanne at her house while she had the young women over for camp certification. They built a campfire, and cooked shish-kabobs, and corn on the cob and baked muffins inside hollowed-out oranges. Of course, there were marshmallows for roasting, too. John and Kim kept us entertained, and Michelle, Casie and Dorothea were there.
I was so bushed from the day trip, I fell asleep on Suz' couch for two hours, even with all the mayhem around me (I didn't hear a thing!)
Today I had a last-minute call from my doctor's office to come in and have a re-check on my shingles. For a while there, I was sweating bullets, worried he was going to call off the surgery because I still have a few marks on my back. The ones in the front have gone away. He called and talked with my surgeon, and they decided to let me go in on Monday morning and Dr. Schmidt will determine whether she thinks I am good to go ahead with the procedure.
Alright, already! I just want to get this over with! SOON!
Tonight (Saturday) Gary and I stayed home and watched a movie and had a very nice date night. We talked about what's ahead, and I think we are as ready as we can be. He is being so supportive and kind. I truly appreciate it! Tomorrow will hopefully be somewhat restful, even though I feel I still have some last-minute things to prepare.
I have to be at the hospital early Monday morning so they can poke and prod me some more before surgery.
I believe everything will turn out fine. This is just a Bump in the Road, not the End of the Road...
Love you all!
Mary
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