Thursday, October 8, 2009

home again.....


Well, I am back in West Chester!!!!!  YAY!  I came back Sunday afternoon and have been working from home and still recovering.  I continue to improve each day, not just physically but also my mindset about the whole situation.  I hit a few more milestones this week:
  • i can sit for extended periods of time (hooray for not laying all day)
  • i am walking with almost no limp and for longer periods of time
  • i can wear jeans again (sweatpants can only be worn for so many days)
  • i go through most of the day with NO PAIN!!!
It is nice to be able to get out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather.  In 3 weeks I was supposed to be heading back to Kenya, but instead I will be heading back to the doctors office for my next follow-up visit.  I have come to grips with this, especially since my mom continues to tell me that "Kenya isn't going anywhere".  So I have begun creating a new list of things to enjoy this fall:
  • apple picking
  • walking through a corn maze
  • hiking at Bushkill Falls 
  • a bonfire under clear skies with smores
I will continue to add to the list.......simple pleasures of this season bring me joy!  

Thanks again for your prayers for my health.  They continue to be answered.  I have appreciated those of you who have stepped in and served me with me and driving me around and helping with laundry and visiting me.  I am entering into a busy season with lots of transition and will continue to keep you updated.  

Enjoy each day and the simple delights it has to offer.

Faith 

Thursday, October 1, 2009

pain free!!!!!

So I have big news........
  • Wednesday I made it through the day with NO PAIN.  That means NO PAINKILLERS and NO IBUPROFEN!!!!  These are huge steps.
  • I was able to SIT (on a sofa and recliner, with my legs propped up...but it is a milestone)
  • I was able to sleep on my side!
While all of these things seem minor, they are all things that I have not been experiencing for the past 3 weeks.  This is a huge deal for me and it brings joy to my heart.  I was so excited to announce to my dad that I had no pain all day (yes some discomfort, but NO PAIN).

I head back to the doctor's office later today and am anticipating encouraging news.  There are still certain things looming that will be challenges to overcome, but for today I am going to focus on the positive milestones accomplished.