Recovery time

Well, it's been brought to my attention that many people didn't know I was having surgery last week. My wonderful sister posted a comment on my last post JUST IN CASE some of you decided to read them.

so, anyway. Last Tuesday, I had a hysterectomy. I'm glad it's done with. No, I don't feel strange, I don't miss it, I still feel whole and I still feel like a woman. Gone will be the myriad issues I had with this. I won't expound, but suffice it to say if you want to read what it's been like go to Beauty and the Beer and read Laurie's archives...it's like a page ripped from my life on THAT front!

So, I've been home for several days now. I've gotten some wonderful blessings from people. My mother-in-law sent a beautiful card and then a few days later, I also got a fruit basket (and it is SO cute!). My husband and kids had a wonderful banner waiting for me, along with a clean house and a bouquet of flowers. Aunt Alice Kay sent me some wonderful products from her store, Key West Aloe, in Ft. Lauderdale - my favorite fragrance, too. Aunt Carolyn sent me an angel pin in my birthstone. (these are Scott's aunts). I got two wonderful books from my sister-in-law Laurie: The Big Picture, and Cardmaking for Scrapbookers. A total scrapbooker's dream.

I've gotten well wishes from many people, and want to thank all of you for keeping me in your prayers. I truly believe that all those prayers and my positive attitude is attributing to my quick healing.

It's a slow recovery. I still tire easily, and I'm trying to be "superwoman" and not take pain medications (the narcotic ones) unless I REALLY need it (usually at night). But I still know when I've over done it, so I'm taking it easy.

My next-door-neighbor, Lori, brought a meal over when I was in the hospital. Today, Hannah's Kindergarten teacher brought us something. Tomorrow, my friend Sandra will bring a meal, and two of the parents of Hannah's good friends will be bringing us meals as well. I feel blessed that these people, who barely know me, have such wonderful hearts.

anyway - if you had been wondering where I was, that's the story. Once I can spend more than 10 minutes at a time at the computer, I'll be a posting fool...lots of pictures, stories and things to share!