Sunday
Feb262012
An Update
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 1:11PM
- One week ago, a liver became available and Jan was able to have a transplant. The surgery went well, and the liver began functioning as it should right away. Her blood pressure stabilized. I think that things couldn't have gone better. Things continue to adjust as they figure out some other things, but I believe that now that she has a healthy liver the doctors will be able to address other issues. Her recovery will be a long process, but a joyful one. Mom said that Jan has always enjoyed the fact that she (my mom) was two months older; she (my mom) is just waiting for the "Your liver is older than my liver" to start. I am so grateful for their friendship. I want a Jan.
- Mom's knee surgery went well. She had a partial replacement done, and has begun physical therapy. It hurts, but she is inspired by Jan. And also, I think she has to do what the therapist says. It is good to have someone pushing you, telling you you can do more than you think you can. (I need someone like that most days.) I am looking forward to her recovery and hearing all of her stories. Maybe she will let me share some of them with you. She is a story waiting to happen most of the time. I love her.
- I have stopped exercising and resumed soda drinking. I want to start and stop again (exercise and soda, respectively speaking). I am such an Ancient Israelite: See God's goodness; follow God; worship God; love God; encounter trouble; whine; complain; whine; complain; whine; complain. What a cycle! I think,"I'm on the other side of the resurrection...what is wrong with me?!" I also find myself saying, often,"Why do I do these things that I don't want to do; why do I not do the things I know I should do?!" I'm pretty sure someone else said something along those lines...
- I have been trying to follow the, apparently correct, way of following a period with only one space. I don't like it. I think it looks weird. Totally weird. Totally wrong. Totally totally totally against all that I have known for twenty-five years. Or more. I didn't stop to actually count how long it's been since I took my first typing class. I. Don't. Like. This. Rule.
- What I do like? What I love? Downton Abbey. This excellent show has stolen my heart. I love the characters (except Thomas...he is just...what a terrible person...and how will it go for him?), the setting, the British accents, the Irish accents, the humor, the relationships, the surprises. I love that Mike loves it too. We have watched the first season together, and now have to catch up on the second season. Then we will be waiting like everyone else for the third season. I can't wait. Literally! I can't wait! Have you become addicted to any shows in the last couple of seasons? I just haven't watched much TV? Phineas and Ferb topped my list until Downton Abbey came along.
Reader Comments (10)
Yay for good surgery outcomes!
I've been adjusting to the new period thing too. Unless I'm texting or in need of more characters when tweeting, I still use two. It's not like we're going to run out of space in the world, right?
My husband and I have fallen in love with Suits. It's a lawyer show, but so, so good! I'm praying for your mom and Jan!
Whaaaat? Only one space after a period now? I hadn't heard that!
So glad to hear that Jan and your mother sailed through surgery! Sending them both good thoughts for speedy recoveries and good health going forward.
This is excellent news! Our family has also waited for a liver and got one..twice! The same person had a knee replacement...both knees! I am so happy for both the loved ones in your life.
Now, about Downton Abbey, I must get on the band wagon. I hear about it all over the place. Just last night I ordered the whole series on Zip. It looks like I may have to wait a long time to get it. Until then I'll try to be content with Jeeves and Wooster.
I only recently heard about this one space thing and I choose to ignore it. Your can't just go and change a rule like that. Very weird.
Never heard of Downton Abbey. Am I really out of it? What channel?
Bobby and I have watched Big Bang Theory several times now and I must say, it is quite hilarious. Think "Friends" with geeks...super geeks.
So glad your mom and Jan are doing well! I've been thinking about them and meaning to ask you.
I stole today's post title from the comment you left on yesterday's. I couldn't resist. If only people knew my best ideas come from you!
I am so an Ancient Israelite too!! Ugh! Will I ever learn????
Downton Abbey!!!! Favorite show of all time, hands down! Season 3, come on!!
Happy for your mama! Downton Abbey stole our hearts last year...it was shocking to get to the end and it not wrap up! And then, to have to wait til now to see it again...very long wait. It's totally fabulous in every sense of the word. SO excited for season three and THANKFUL, who knew back then we had so much in store?!
Have a blast in NOLA! xoxo