I am eight days post-op, and mostly back to normal. Two days ago I had my follow-up with my doctor, regained my breathing, smelling, and tasting, and came home for Christmas. Yesterday I went to Sea World and spent my first full day out in the world in quite a long time that I felt mostly healthy and happy. Over the last year I have had so many days when I was sick or in pain, and I am so hopeful that next year brings good health so I can reach my goals and enjoy life to the fullest. There are many wonderful things to look forward to.
Just as I was settling into this feeling of healthiness, I was awoken this morning by the news that my dog could not walk. I rushed out of bed, called her to me, and sure enough she could barely come to my room before she collapsed. Fortunately, as we suspected, it was related to the gastrointestinal issues that had started appearing in the last couple days, and as her pain subsided she began to walk and show her usual spark. I am lucky and relieved that such a scary symptom was such a simple illness. Seeing her unable to move was frightening, and I am even more thankful for the good health of those I love.
Finally, on this night, I am sad for the one person who meant so much who is not here this Christmas. I know we are all missing Eddie this year, and will every year.
So this Christmas may you be happy and healthy. May you be surrounded by the ones you love, so that you may give love and receive it just the same. May you carry in your heart those who are gone, so that they are with you still. May you feel the spirit of Christmas.
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