Final week pre surgery

Today marks the first day of the last full week before surgery. The RSD pain has receded to the level it has been this past year. For this I am thankful. So very thankful.

Once I was diagnosed, Jeff and I began counseling. I can't emphasize enough the importance of counseling to everyone who is faced with major events in life. The help is helping. And, as it should be, things that neither of us has wanted to look at are being looked at. The journey for each of us is unique and based on our life experiences. And I am comforted that we have someone to help us navigate through this.

Another first will happen this week. It will be the first time I will have the house to myself. Milo goes to the first session of NBTSC and is being picked up this morning by friends he treasures much. Kade and Jeff will be heading to DC for a SMASH tournament, and leave the wee hours of Wednesday. It will be strange to have me as the one left at home. I'm not really looking forward to it, but am still excited to have the freer schedule and I know I need time alone before next week begins. I have time with friends and appointments that are scattered throughout the 5 days. And I know it will be the last bit before the crazy begins.

Tomorrow is my pre-op blood work and prep appointment at the hospital. I think I will have everything ready by then. I'm thankful for the lists I made that have all the supplements I am taking and the major things that need to be known by the hospital.

Before Wednesday I need to relate passwords and the like of my iPad and phone. Jeff should be able to keep everyone up to date on the happenings.

So, for now, I'm making my nest of recovery. Making sure I have the things I need to have in place to help make things work well here.

I am especially grateful for the food that is being delivered by Full Belly Fare and a few of the recipes that Prana has said would be good, made and delivered by local friends. I am incredibly thankful for the support I am getting. I am bolstered by the fabulous quilt that so many helped create. It wraps me in the love of friends near and far. I can't even begin to express how thankful I am to have so many who are sustaining us through this. So very thankful.

Off to spend the last few minutes with Milo.