On Nov. 1 I was confronted with some serious swings of emotion. I want to share this story here to comfort anyone else who spends a temporary stretch in a wheelchair I used my walker to get back and forth to the restroom that day. On my way back to my office, as I walked … Continue reading
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She’s got this
My best friend for the last 19 years is receiving cancer treatment. She was first diagnosed with Acute Meyloid Leukemia in August 2010. She beat it that time with her husband, two daughters, parents, sisters and nephews by her side in our hometown hospital. This time, her doctors sent her to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, … Continue reading
Preparing for the future
The final presidential debate is on. Foreign policy this time. I take my decision as a voter seriously and I am trying to pay attention, but I’m in a lot of pain today and my mind is racing. Stiffness, back pain and that stupid shot have compounded a bad day at work and there’s LOTS … Continue reading
Thank you, Grandpa.
We were supposed to be recovering together. As I was in surgery to repair my separated pelvis on Aug. 24, my husband’s grandfather was in surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his colon. The last time I saw him before surgery day I told him we would get through it. He smiled and pat … Continue reading
Wheels on the airplane
A little more than a week ago I pushed myself physically in a new — and arguably crazy — way. Six weeks after surgery to repair the separated pelvis I sustained during the birth of my son in January, I flew to Northern Virginia and back for a meeting. My husband had the busiest weekend … Continue reading
Countdown to my legs
My physical therapy readiness evaluation is four weeks away. My pelvic reconstruction surgery to repair my diastasis symphysis pubis was five weeks ago tomorrow. That sounds like a good place to be. I am doing well. No pain medication for two weeks. I’m getting stronger, my arm and shoulder muscles are getting used to the … Continue reading
Too much or just right?
I’m back to wishing life came with a pause button. I’m doing homework for the class I’m taking, preparing my graduate school application and packing a ton into each workday. The simple solution would be to wait on that application, even to have withdrawn from the class once I realized I would have surgery. But, … Continue reading
It’s always something
I’m back to work. Back to knowing what day it is without looking at a calendar. Back to getting up early and getting out the door on time (or as close to it as possible). Back to feeling busy. (So busy I’ve had a hard time finding time to write.) And back to dealing with … Continue reading
“Disabled”
According to the state, I am “disabled”. Sitting at the DMV office this afternoon with my husband was a lot more emotional than I figured it would be. Pretty much everything about Blue Sunshine and not being able to use my legs has felt like an emotional upper-cut, actually. My handicap parking permit is valid … Continue reading
Wheelchair, work and worry
I’m frustrated. We had a house full this weekend. It was amazingly welcome and surprisingly trying all at once. All of our visitors are among my favorite people. They came ready to work, hug and pamper me. They were happy, excited and hungry to make my life easier. Can’t beat that. But. Unpacking meant figuring … Continue reading
Separated at Birth 