July 2, I was released from my plastic surgeon here in this area with the understanding that I did not go swimming for the next several weeks. My wound is closed, the skin has "toughened up" and is on the mend however no long soaks or the pool/jacuzzi. I had to explain that I gave up going in the water years ago due to my equilibrium problem so she was happy/quizzical at the same time. I explained that I had an issue with the 7th and 8th ear canals so say no more, no swimming for me.
It has been a long haul and each day I am reminded as to what I was "working through" this time last year. Overall I guess I am doing great, when I tell people the story of the last 20 months, they get these huge glassy eyed looks and I know I have overloaded them so I must be doing well! Yes, I do turn everything into a humorous saga. What else would I do with it?
On a serious note, I do find that I have the need to talk about what is going on and what has gone on, that was a new revelation this week so I think I will try and find some kind of support group here in the area. I just don't have that Wednesday morning circle of friends here which as I already knew was a great therapy session for us all, so now I know I need to vent not just to you all as lovely as you all are in keeping up with me that really doesn't give me immediate feedback. I know that my gals can't be replaced but a group I will look for who have traveled this same path and may be able to give me some answers or not. We'll see.
My job is going well, I jumped around on hours there for awhile up to about 55 for a two week period but they have settled for the time being at around 20 which is just right for me. I have some traveling to do this next week with Craig as the 27th of July is our 25th Anniversary! Wow, can't believe it. We are taking a trip to Louisville to visit his family and see some of the history of the area. On our anniversary we will head down to DC to visit the museums and soak in the culture (yes that does mean the heat and humidity and the tourists haha).
I do feel blessed that I have the space to vent at times and I am appreciative of you that come upon this and take it in and respond. Thanks for your support!
Hugs, Deb
