Can you believe it's already been 4 wks today that I underwent that damn surgery. Who woulda thought the outcome would turn out the way it did. But I'm still pluggin' away everyday with the amazing help of my loving & loyal family & friends. As you all know, this past Thurs was Thanksgiving & of course I spent it with my family. We all gathered at my grandma's house in Cypress. The Resor's were in town & so was my Aunty Arlene. We had another family dinner on Saturday night where more family members were able to come - my Uncle Jimmy's family & my brother, Gary's, family (we missed you, Ilan!) Of course, I was soakin' up ALL the love! I have the best family!
As far as where I'm at? I am walking everyday at least 30 min. I am unable to drive. My right eye is still a little swollen shut, but I'm doing my strengthening exercises everyday to get it back to somewhat normal. When both eyes are open, I have double-vision. I get exhausted pretty easily after any type of activity so I try to take naps where my mind will let me. Even being on the computer is too much. That's why it's been so long for a K&M update. I am still at home, not working, but I was able to visit last week for a short amount of time. I really do miss work & all my great co-peeps! I am still monitored closely by the endocrinologist (they're the pituitary specialists) thru my blood being drawn & urine testing on a regular basis. I see the neurosurgeon again on Dec 11 & at that time he will determine if I am strong enough & healed appropriately for the next surgery which could possibly be scheduled just before Christmas. <Big sigh> A difficult decision, but I just want to get it over with. With the constant assistance of Jeri, Lisa, Sara & Amber, I've been able to live a somewhat normal life. I can't do it without you girls & I will NEVER forget all you do & have done for my daughter & I.
Melia is doing great, however has had her share of moments. As a mother, it is so difficult to not be able to do the normal things we do together, although I'm trying hard everyday. It's a mind-trip, though, and it can really get you down if you let it. Fortunately, I surround myself with tough people who DON'T let me have the opportunity to do that. Melia had her Thanksgiving recital last Tues & my cousin, Jeri, took me to it. It was so adorable & it meant the world to me that I was able to make it. Her soccer season is over. Her last game was a wk ago Sat & she scored a goal. Hmm...she seems to only score when her Aunty Jeri is in town. We may have to get aunty to move here from AZ.
I would like to again, thank you all for your constant love & support. It means so much to me to have you in my life, but the fact that you give so much to Melia & I REALLY makes me speechless. Thank you, thank you, thank you! We hope you had a great Thanksgiving & we look forward to the countdown to Christmas!
