The Puppy, Patti Watti & Libbs

Yesterday was a rough day for me. I'm very thankful that I don't have very many rough days but every once in awhile, one creeps in. My surgery was almost 2 weeks ago and recovery has been good, yet slow. I was expecting to rest a lot which I am ok with because I love being at home. (Not that I wouldn't rather be at work and back to my own routine!) I went and saw Dr. K yesterday morning just so he could examine my left side. I have had quite a bit more bruising and pain and now there is a small bump. I was concerned that it might be a hernia and the thought of having surgery again just put me over the edge! I like to think of myself as an extremely calm person who doesn't lose it very often. I'm level headed and I don't just fly off the handle. Yesterday morning as I kept reciting my favorite bible verse in my head (Proverbs 3:5&6) I began to feel anxious as I was trying to take my shower and get ready to go. Libbs was on her way to pick Shea up to go grocery shopping when I realized that Cindy still has my extra set of keys, (Cin's in Hawaii- I'm so happy for her, it's so well deserved) I'm thinking about having surgery again, my mind is reeling, my phone rings and it's Lisa who hears the anxiety in my voice and by the end of it, she starts crying and I'm teary too! Whew! The funny thing is that Libbs just took over- she brought Chels over, took me to the Dr, brought me home and did all our shopping! I swear, I've always thought she was Wonder Woman but she proved it yesterday! (Libbs even washed my feet the day she brought me home from the hospital- Geez, what a friend!) Thank God that Dr. K said he did not think it was a hernia but just my muscles that had been strained by getting up and down out of bed. I'm thinking positive thoughts and I'm hoping for the best! After taking a long nap in the afternoon, I felt much better about my day. Patti Watti called in the evening and offered to bring me a shake and her new puppy, Kingsley! How could I refuse? So, after a long, crummy day, I actually had a really great night. Patti Watti walked in with a strawberry shake and the most adorable little creature I have seen in awhile! Kingsley made me smile and just feel so much better! I couldn't help but think about all the geriatric patients in convalescent hospitals who love when the animals come in to visit them. It really is healing! Libbs ended up coming over and visiting for about an hour with us and all I could think of was how much I love these two women! It's incredible how God works and I've said it time and time again but...I truly believe that God puts certain people in our lives at certain times. It's ironic that we all worked at Shea's school together at one point, it's how we met. Yet, none of us work there now and are closer than we've ever been. Patti Watti reminded me of a time last year when she was very sick with the flu and I had come over and brought her soup, etc...Men are wonderful (anyone who knows me will tell you how I love the boys!) and I will never say anything to the contrary...but girlfriends who can come over and see you in no makeup, talk about nothing of concern, hang out and watch TV, share their puppy falling asleep in my arms, laugh at silly stuff...PRICELESS!

Therefore, if you desire love, try to realize that the only way to get love is by giving love. That the more you give, the more you get.

Stranger By The River