Wednesday Happenings
Out of surgery at 11:00 been up 3 times already. Had a cup of ice chips and working on my second. I have a little mobile pain balloon that drip pain meds right on the new pouch. Some gas not too bad
My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you, my God ease your struggles and those in your lives. I'm also on morphine so I hope this makes sense!
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'M POSSIBLE!!!"
"No one said it was going to be easy, but it will definitely be worth it"
I started a journal when I was in the hospital, and kept it for about 3 years....wrote down how I felt, and then each day I had columns for protein, carbs, calories and fat. Tried to keep protein up.....used lots of Unjury and other protein drinks and bars. Today, six years later, I still am keeping off 174 lbs. and feel just wonderful. I wish the same for you.
Keep up the good works!!
Aloha nui loa,
Maui Karen
So many of you are going thru such hard stuff right now! I do hope and pray you all find peace. Thinking of you guys.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'M POSSIBLE!!!"
"No one said it was going to be easy, but it will definitely be worth it"
Evening OFF family!!!
Thankyou all again for the thoughts and prayers!!! Means alot to me!!
We went to the VFW tonight for the weekly drawing to see if we might have won...nope! Only one person won tonight out of 5 drawings!! I missed the 50/50 drawing by one number...grrrrr
Had an alarm go off tonight in one of the tenants apartments...we ran like crazy....found out he was ok....hit alarm by mistake while cleaning!! GRRRRR Glad he is ok but damit the scare we go through...OMG!!!! I could sit here and cry!!!!!!! My nerves are so on edge anyhow and then he does this by mistake....
Ricks mom, daughter and grandson are coming here saturday and staying overnight. YIPPEEE....
OK time to go relax now....just wanted to stop in and say hello...thoughts and prayers for all that need them!!!
HUGS
I hear you on being a bundle of nerves. I've had times in my life where I just want to sit down and have a good cry. Go ahead and do just that. It's very cleansing.
I will give you two possible suggestions on how to relax a little bit each day. One is easy, but takes repeated practice. Deep breathing exercises. Sit with no distractions in front of you. Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose. Focus on the air going into your lungs. Then, slowly blow the air out of your mouth, as if you are blowing out a candle. Make sure it is slow and deliberate. Keep your eyes focused on one thing, like a picture, or flower, or anything. Do it at least six times at a time. Then, try to practice it three to four times a day.
It may not seem like much, but the deeper your in breath is each time, the better it is for you. By doing breathing exercises regularly, more oxygen is taken into your blood, which means more oxygen is getting to your brain and your muscles. That oxygen helps the body relax naturally. Believe it or not, it does make a difference.
The second suggestion is a little different. It's called Mindfulness Meditation. The only way I am able to do it is with an Smartphone App. I don't know if you have one, but I use the App, which guides me through the meditations. I'm pretty sure the App was free.
I had to practice these things for a while at one point. Now, I am so used to the breathing exercises, when I am faced with something painful, like when I was having those surgeries and they were sticking the IV in, I was able to handle it better.
Just know one thing, your feelings of fear and uncertainty right now are totally understandable. Try to educate yourself as much as possible, whether it's asking lots of questions, or researching on the Internet. Knowledge is power when it comes to our bodies.
Be good to your self.
Hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Thanks Trish!!! I will go try that soon as I sign off here in a few minutes!
Last night Rick told me he wanted so much money each paycheck now til Christmas. Really? Why? He said he felt so bad since last Christmas leaving my gifts home when we went to michigan to be with my family he wanted to get me something extra special this year! The tears welled up and I choked out he didn't have to do that...just be here for me and IF I want to go home for Christmas let me do it...he said to me...you KNOW I am here for you always!!!!!!!!!! Yup the tears fell....its hard for me to cry but when I do watch out!!!
Thanks again for this info and I will try it and let you know who it helps me!!
HUGS
