I had a rather busy day today and it seemed like everything went by super fast. Xavier’s mask arrived and while most people tie in the goalie dangler to the mask I have always sewn the laces together so that they never come undone. The benefit of this is that it is pretty permanent and there is no risk of the knot coming undone and someone needing to tie it back up. He has had team mates where it came of during games and practices and then they put it back as best as they can. With my method there is no risk but it takes me about 30 minutes to sew it on. I drove to pick him up and tied it on in the parking lot so he would have it ready during his session.
In the excitement of the arrival of his mask I did not pack his bag properly and forgot his neck guard as well as his water bottle so I had to go back and get them. Small distractions can impact things so easily. I will use things like this to my advantage as if I keep myself busy then I do not have time to deal with being sick. At work my colleagues joked that I would be available the afternoon of my surgery after it was done. I would try and work, but it is difficult on a phone. I do have my iPad now though which will help out a bit. My stubbornness has helped me a lot in life where I will force myself to persevere in the face of difficulty because I want to prove someone wrong or I do not want to fail. I think that I will have an overnight stay but I will get out of there as quick as possible if I can. Tomorrow is preadmission where I find out the time of my surgery. I am hoping it is in the morning as if I fast I am going to lose weight. Hopefully I can have a cheeseburger as soon as I get out. Mel can grab me one.
Today I received flowers. I got a phone call telling me about the delivery and whether anyone was home. I was not but on my way so I told them to leave it. I have had a fantastic day today. Not because of any news or my health but of the constant reminder that there are so many people rooting for me and concerned about me. Mel’s side of the family is now aware of this blog and are catching up from 2 months. If you are keeping score that is 1 flower delivery for me. 0 for Mel. 3,573 followers from my friends and family reading the blog and 5 from Mel. I am dominating this. She is winning for saving my life though. So she has that going for her.
A kind word here or there makes quite the impact. Childish banter or inane conversations lighten the mood and how can I stay in a grumpy mood when I have so many people concerned for me. It makes dealing with things much easier. It reminds me of the fun times that I have had with everyone. I matter how bad life gets, to know that you always have support just makes things easier. For every one who I have had the privilege of interacting with. I love you all.
Q
P.S. maybe Mel is right and I say I love you a bit much