Good Morning and Happy Monday! This is actually me.....Susan writing the blog today!
Shauna and Steve have done a great job of keeping it current but handed the reigns back to me (actually last week). But you know, a wise man (Steve Hoffman) once said "fighting Cancer is a full time job" and he is right! I am BUSY. :-) Yeah, I know what your thinking.....and you are right! It is all relative. But given my strength (or lack thereof), exhaustion (need two naps a day at least and a full 10 hours of sleep at night), speed at which I accomplish anything (NOT very quickly), daily maintenance of "the" area (you really don't want those details)......I actually do stay "busy".
But this is all good!!!! It means I am recovering!
I went off all pain meds as of Saturday. Those things were definitely a necessary evil. Yes, I am in pain but at least I am coherent, have a decent appetite and have a moving digestive track. When I asked the Doctor if I could go off the pain meds, she said why. I said, "because I don't even know what kind of pain I am in!" So she said sure, gave some advice about Tylenol and a taper off schedule and that was that. But I will tell you a secret.....last night about 2AM I thought about sneaking in and taking a Valium (pain keeping me awake). Maybe they should hide "the drugs" from me just in case! :-)
Okay, enough about me! How about you ALL!!!!! WOW! The"comments" (which I LOVE), cards, flowers, gifts, emails and calls have been amazing. (By the way, I love the cards, flowers, gifts, etc. too). Steve and I both thank you all from the bottom of our heart! And if we aren't responding to a call or email.....please forgive us! It is all pretty overwhelming at times and pretty challenging to keep up with. But we "hear" you and it warms our heart to know you are there.
So next on my agenda (the 1030AM - 1200PM slot) ....a shower. Hopefully, it won't take that long but I make no promises. The legs have been neglected and will likely require the majority of that time! :-)
I hope you all have a great day! Keep on keepin' on!
Something to look forward to.......tomorrow's topic - "normal". Stay tuned.
Much love and hugs to everyone!
Susan
Follow-up from Steve:
Just want to second Susan's point about the numerous emails, texts, voice mails received during the past week. As we have noted, fighting Cancer is a full time job. I haven't been able to return many of the communications. That doesn't mean we don't feel your collective arms around us. We feel the support, prayers and positive vibes every day! From our friends in SEC country to family spread throughout the nation and buddies near and far -- we THANK YOU! Keep the good vibes comin'!
Glad to hear you are 'back in the saddle' for the blog - that is excellent news that you are feeling up to it!!
ReplyDeleteSo good to "hear your voice" and know you are feeling feisty enough to tackle the keyboard. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are BAACCKKK and managing the blog. Even though your "surrogates" did a great job of keeping us updated, no one can quite replicate your unique good humor/sarcasm combo special! Plus, (between you and me) I think they may have been doing other things because there WAS a BIG lag time between this update and the last!
ReplyDeleteSeriously... glad your starting to surface again! Can't wait for a "real" happy hour (or two) with you.
Susan and Steve.....so happy that you are up to tackling the plog report..looked forward to that day--meaning that your strength and health and coming back....Many thanks to Shauna and Sharon for the great care and also keeping all updated....Still praying and wishing all good things to you both...Much Love...Ethel and Charley
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your "voice" as well and you are able to get around more today. You are staying in our thoughts and prayers. And, Suze and Steve, go Reds!
ReplyDeleteLove, Carrie and James
Sheeeee's baaaaack! I don't know, I think being coherent might be highly over rated. But on the other hand,digestive movement might be worth the pain. Hard to say, a real toss-up. Enjoy the naps while you can! See you soon.
ReplyDeleteDear Suze and Steve,
ReplyDeleteSharon gave me the blog address so have been following your News on Suze.
Haven't communicated to you on-line, by phone or etc. my sincere thoughts and good vibes for you but have sent many via my heart.
Suze, glad you are progressing nicely. You are young and strong and will have a great recovery.
Steve, glad you are there for Suze. She picked a good one when she got you.
Love to you both, Carrye
Susan and Steve,
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy for you and your progress. You had us worried. We might be able to make another Reds game this season.
Bruce and Jamey
Susan....so happy to see you are feeling up to blogging! Many thoughts and well wishes coming your way.......take one day at a time! it will just get better and better.
ReplyDeletewith much care, Kathy Garrett