I just took a couple of Lortab, so I'm feeling a little loopy and lightheaded. I hate that but it will help me sleep when I go to bed in an hour. We had tons of help today from our friends and neighbors, I'm so grateful for all of you! Marilee came up early this morning and helped with the baby for a while. She is a great neighbor who is ready to help at any time! They have a grandbaby the same age as McKinley, so this baby thing is right up her alley! They have been great friends to us, they were the first ones to come introduce themselves after we moved in (we'd been here just over an hour, we were still unloading the truck). Thanks to Esther and her crew who came for a little bit and stayed until my friend Cara could get here. Cara comes clear from Henefer! I had to ask her today exactly where that is, I wasn't sure. We sang in Chorale together at the Institute at Weber. It's been almost 20 years since I saw her and she is (still) a hoot! It was so fun to talk to her today. I didn't realize we dated some of the same guys (not at the same time) and had some of the same issues with those guys. : ) It was fun to compare notes, not that any of that matters now, but we did have some good laughs! Cara, next time you are here I'll show you the Chorale scrapbook I put together years ago.
Our ward had "Ladies Night Out" tonight. We went to Thyme and Seasons and had some fantastic food! We always get a great turnout when we go there. It is so close to home and the food is awesome. There were about 15 of us there tonight and I got to know a couple ladies I haven't had much interaction yet, so that was great! Everyone is always so kind and concerned, some were surprised to see me out so soon after surgery. It's just pain, for great company and awesome food, I'll do it. : ) I contemplated going to the gym tonight but couldn't quite bring myself to do it. I should probably wait until after the drain is removed . . . OK, I'll wait until Friday!
I had two fever-free days after surgery on Saturday and Sunday, but it was back up to about 101 last night. Tonight, I'm OK again. I would love to be back to 100% before I start chemo at the end of the month. I have to admit that I have felt some frustration, knowing that dozens / hundreds of prayers were being offered in my behalf, and yet the fever has been there everyday, like clockwork. All I know is that I only see today, and Heavenly Father sees the big picture. I don't know the purpose of the fevers, but I have come to understand through all of this that He is fully aware of me and my concerns and all of our prayers. Whatever needs to happen, will happen. Thank you for your prayers, your concern, your hugs and kind words! You are changing my life! : )
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Kim, I've been researching where that amazing quote by Elder Maxwell came from - so here are two links to two very life altering talks. Hope you enjoy them as I did.
http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=647cfc3157a6b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD
and
http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=b8422150a447b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD
This is another quote from the more recent address that touched me:
When, for the moment, we ourselves are not being stretched on a particular cross, we ought to be at the foot of someone else’s—full of empathy and proffering spiritual refreshment. On the straight, narrow path, which leads to our little Calvarys, one does not hear a serious traveler exclaiming, “Look, no hands!” (See 1 Cor. 10:13.)
Please know that I am at the foot of your cross - as are many, many others, because we love you.
Take care.
Colleen
Wow, that's awesome Colleen! Thanks for sending all of that along. I appreciate your research because I don't have the energy to do that right now. I'll look them up! Thanks again!
Kim
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