Sitting here today as I recover from my surgery. This past Monday, I had a dual chamber pacemaker implanted. Made me think a lot about my own mortality, of course. I didn't have a choice, I needed this. So, 5 days later, here are some reflective thoughts.
My wife has been an angel taking care of me. For 6 weeks, I can't raise my left hand above shoulder height and must not lift nor push much more than a few pounds with the left hand. This is to insure I don't unintentionally pull loose the leads attached to the heart. I certainly don't want to have to go back in and re-do. But, as I said, Coleen has been so good to put up with me and do for me. I am so blessed to have her.
The family has been great about calling and checking in from across the nation. Sisters Anne and Linda and nephew Joel down in Tennessee, nephew Chad from Australia, Son Craig from Seattle and Daughter Stacey from Houston. I am blessed to have family.
Friends have been wonderful too. Even my good friend Bob, who is dying of cancer calls to give me encouragement and ask if there is anything he can do. Many prayers have been sent up from Family and Friends. I am blessed to have friends.
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