Healing Level: Expert Mode Unlocked

 I figured I'm past due for an update, so here you go! 

I've officially been home now for over a week. Recovering at home is definitely more comfortable than it was in Rochester, but it has been hard with not having all of us together. 

Meg and Dan have spent their time between Mankato and Rochester, helping with Jacob here and Mom and Dad in Rochester. Brandon has been around helping me when I need it and with Jacob as well. We've become a well-oiled machine. 

Things with Dad are going well. I don't want to speak too much for him or my mom, but most days are filled with waiting. Waiting for the next appointment, for the test results, for the doctor's instructions... and while there continues to be some ups and downs, overall, things are still trending in the right direction. 

My own recovery is going really well. The pain has been very manageable and sleeping is getting much easier! I definitely spent a good amount of time napping last week. Overall, I feel pretty good. The hardest part is remembering the lifting restriction and making sure I ask for help in things like bringing my laundry upstairs or asking for things to be brought to me, instead of just going and getting them myself. Both Brandon and Jacob are very good about reminding me about what I shouldn't be doing and taking care of things for me. 

I have absolutely decided to embrace this time off from everything. Obviously my body is still healing and the time off is necessary. But it's been a nice break from the chaos of life, being able to let go of some stress, the need to get everything done as quickly as possible. Its been like getting a taste of retired life. 😅 And I have to agree with my Dad - it's pretty great. 

So things are going well. I continue to be grateful for all of the thoughts and prayers from all of you. I'm grateful that recovery has been going so smooth. I'm grateful my Dad's recovery has also been good. I pray that these things continue. 

And now, if you'll excuse me, I think I'll go take a nap.