Well, historically, it appears that I only post once a month, and since February is about to be over, I figure I better hurry up and post something!

I have been so busy during this last month. I am still recovering from my surgery. I have now begun twice a week torture sessions (physical therapy) and we'll see if that helps at all. I am back to work full time and hopefully can stay that way until I at least pay off my hospital and doctor bills!!!!

Molly and Steve are "visiting" at our house for the time being. They will be moving to their own apartment in mid March, so my house will once again become quiet. Except when they bring Bo (the 45 pound boxer puppy) to "play". It has been nice having them back in Texas, but we will all feel better when they are in their own place. I think that is one thing they learned in Kansas............"there's no place like home".

I have been thinking alot lately about being the mother of adult children. I have worked hard at trying to let them grow up and go out on their own, while at the same time letting them remember I am always in their corner! The years of sacrificing that I have been thru have been worth every minute of it when I look at the relationships I have with my children now. Over the past year, I have heard some of their friends comment that they wish they had a close relationship with their mom like my children have. So, somewhere along the line, God, I think we did something right! I know there were plenty of mistakes and things that I wish I could "do over", but I love my girls (and now their husbands and children) and nothing will ever change that!

 

Well, so far so good! The screws in my neck are staying put and so far, the donor bone that they inserted into my spine has not rejected. One unexpected bonus from this surgery was that now I am 1 1/2 inches taller! I started back to work yesterday on a part time basis and I made it OK! I get very tired, but each day I push myself a little more to get my energy level back to normal. I am only taking 4 or 5 Vicodin a day now instead of the equivalent of 20 or so! The surgeon told me that my spinal cord was so smashed in one place that he did not know how I was even walking! I know how.........His name is Jesus! Thanks to all who have prayed for me and my family during this ordeal. I have only one more month of this VERY attractive neck brace and then I can pack it up with the Halloween costumes! Surely, someone will want to dress up as an accident victim sometime in the future. Molly and Steve are coming to Houston for her birthday and Christmas. I can't wait to see them! It's almost as exciting as waiting for Santa!