Update

Hello

I am doing really well with my recovery. Pain is minimal a little over a week out and energy has been really good. Unfortunately, I developed a headache the day after surgery that kept getting worse. I finally called the doctor on day 5 and asked for some help after being in tears the night before. He thought I had a spinal fluid leak from the shot they gave me for pain management in recovery. Set me up for a blood patch which should give instant relief. Went in for that on Wednesday. Basically they put an epidural needle in your back and then draw blood and inject it into that. Sounds straightforward enough. Unfortunately, it was pretty rough. The insertion of the epidural needle was uncomfortable as he hit nerves several times. This set me up for a day of rather bad back spasms. Then they went to draw my blood, and no one could get it. I still squirm thinking about how many times they tried (about a dozen) and all the things I expereinced. I was nauseaus and lightheaded. I was certain I was going to pass out several times. It took so long that my back and neck began to really hurt. I am very bruised from all the attempts, but they finally managed to get enough blood and do the patch. My head felt instantly better, but the headache wasn't completely gone. In the days afterwards, I have had a constant headache, but each day seems better and it doesn't seem to get any worse during the day when I'm upright. I don't know what this all means, but will get the chance to ask my doctor on Thursday at my appointment. Jim has been off this week and has been very good about cooking for me and fetching me things. I'm getting no help in the housekeeping department though, which frustrates me as we are having company in a week. Kind of lonely around here too. Jim thinks feeding me and keeping me medicated is enough. Doesn't understand I need daily companionship too. Nate is trying to ignore what happened and Noah hasn't even bothered to call and check on me. What is wrong with guys?

My company is Mr. Abbott, my 5th grade music teacher. He was the first christian I ever knew and though I didn't understand at the time what that meant, he made me want what he had. He is stopping by on his way home from an elk hunt in Colorado. I haven't seen him in 23 years, since my wedding. I am so excited he is coming! Just hope he understands a messy house!!

We had our first snow last night. Got about 2-4 inches of heavy wet snow. It broke several big branches off of our very dead cherry tree. I asked Jim to cut it down this week, but he didn't.

Update on Nate: He got a second job. He is working a lot and I hardly ever see him. Still, he needs prayer for direction for his life. These jobs are not careers. We were also able to put him back on our health insurance starting in Janurary due to the new health care reform. Very thankful for that!