Tuesday, February 26, 2008

I'm Driving!

Yes, the big news this week is that after a month of being a shut-in I'm driving again! I doubt I'll be taking any long road trips for a while, but at least I'm able to pick Brooke up from school in the afternoon rather than depending on family and friends for that. Driving has also been good for my neck. My incision starts behind my right ear and runs down my neck a bit, and my neck muscles are still pretty tender and tight from being cut. So driving has forced me to turn my head in all directions to loosen up those muscles.

I'm also happy to report that I'm completely over the flu and, miracle of miracles, Jeff and Brooke have not gotten it yet.

This week I'm finally starting to feel like my "old self" a little bit. I can help out with some household chores, which I think Jeff appreciates. And just getting out of the house has been a big breakthrough. We even went out for dinner on Saturday night, which was a pretty big deal for me. I'm slowly trying to cut back on the Tylenol I'm taking because I'm still on the maximum daily amount, but that should improve in time as well. And so far my hearing is still good on my right side so I'm hopeful it's going to stick around for the long term. I'm also hoping the weather stays warm so I can get outside and start walking. Jeff and Brooke took me for a short walk last night (about four blocks or so), which doesn't compare to the three-mile route I usually take but it's a start.

It's funny, when we went to dinner on Saturday I told Jeff, "I can't believe everyone is raving about how nice out it is because I think it's terribly cold." He reminded me that we were experiencing about a 40 degree increase from previous temps, but I wouldn't be able to compare it to the frigid temps because I've been asleep for the last four weeks!

I hope you are all well and enjoying the "heat wave." Thanks again for your prayers and support - we greatly appreciate it! I miss everyone and hope to see many of you soon.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I"m so glad that you feel better. We've all been sick at the Boone household too! I miss seeing you at work! Just let me know when you need that Bacardi Diet Coke!

Love ya!
Em

Anonymous said...

I just got the link to your site and am SO glad to hear that you're starting to feel a little better. It sounds like you've been a rock star through this (no surprise).

Take it easy around the house. Don't try to do too much too fast!! We miss you around here and can't wait to see you. But right now focus on healing and know we're sending you our best wishes!

Brian

Anonymous said...

Hey Shalla I can't believe the time has gone by so fast. It's good to hear you are recovering well and enjoying time with your family. Can't wait to see you back in the office! Take care.

Amanda

Anonymous said...

Shalla,
I'm so glad your recovery is going so well!!!! I am hoping for warmer weather too! Keep up the good work, enjoy the spring and congratulations! :)

Steph (Odegard) LaDue

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